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Glossary definition: Implementation ISO/IEC 27003

Implementing ISO/IEC 27003: A Guide to Information Security Management

Implementation ISO/IEC 27003 is a standard for information security management systems (ISMS) that provides guidelines and best practices for establishing, implementing, and maintaining an effective ISMS. It is based on the ISO/IEC 27001 standard and is intended to help organizations develop, implement, and maintain an ISMS that will protect their information assets and comply with applicable laws and regulations. The standard is divided into five sections: scope, objectives and principles, implementation, management, and assessment and audit. The scope section outlines the scope of the standard and provides an overview of the ISMS. The objectives and principles section describes the objectives of the ISMS and the principles that should be followed in order to achieve these objectives. The implementation section outlines the steps and processes necessary to implement an effective ISMS. The management section provides guidance for the management of the ISMS, including the development of policies and procedures, the implementation of security controls, and the monitoring and review of the ISMS. The assessment and audit section provides guidance on the assessment and audit of the ISMS.