What is the purpose of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard in information security management?

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Cybersecurity Fundamentals — Hard

What is the purpose of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard in information security management?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard is to establish requirements for an Information Security Management System (ISMS) to manage information security risks. This standard focuses on continual improvement and maintenance to ensure effective security measures.