Glossary definition: ISO/IEC / IEC 27004:2016 Advantages

ISO/IEC 27004:2016 Benefits - Achieving Optimal Performance

ISO/IEC 27004:2016 Advantages is a standard that provides guidance on the use of a range of quantitative methods to measure, analyze, and interpret the advantages of an organization's information security management system (ISMS). The standard is based on the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standard, which provides a framework for the implementation of an ISMS. The ISO/IEC 27004:2016 Advantages standard is designed to help organizations identify, measure, and manage the advantages of their ISMS, and to ensure that the system is being used to its fullest potential. It provides guidance on the selection of metrics and methods for measuring the advantages of an ISMS, as well as on the interpretation of the results. It also provides guidance on the use of risk management and other management tools to ensure that the ISMS is being used effectively. Finally, it provides guidance on how to communicate the results of the measurements and the advantages of the ISMS to the organization.