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

ISO/IEC 27004:2016: A Guide to Measuring IT Performance

ISO/IEC 27004:2016 Clauses is an international standard that provides guidance and best practices for measuring and managing the performance of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). It is based on the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standard and provides a framework for organizations to assess and improve their security posture. The standard is divided into six main sections, each of which contains a number of clauses. The sections cover topics such as security management, security controls, risk assessment and management, security incident management, security monitoring, and security assurance. Each clause provides guidance on the requirements for the specific topic and includes examples of how to implement the requirements. The standard also includes a number of annexes which provide additional guidance on security management, security controls, and security assurance. ISO/IEC 27004:2016 Clauses is designed to help organizations develop and maintain an effective ISMS, and to ensure that their security posture is up to date and in line with industry best practices.