Glossary definition: ISO/IEC 27002 Standard Focus

ISO/IEC 27002: Security Standard for Data Protection

ISO/IEC 27002 Standard Focus is an internationally accepted standard for information security management which provides best practices and guidelines for organizations to implement, maintain, and assess an information security management system (ISMS). It is based on the ISO/IEC 27000 series of standards, which is a set of standards related to information security management systems. The ISO/IEC 27002 Standard Focus provides a comprehensive set of security controls to help organizations protect their information assets, including physical and environmental security, access control, security policy, cryptography, and business continuity management. It also provides guidance on risk assessment, risk management, and security auditing. The standard is regularly updated to keep up with the changing technology landscape, and organizations are encouraged to review their security procedures and update their practices in accordance with the latest version of the standard.