ISO/IEC 27001:2022 - Information Security Management Systems - A practical guide for SMEs

ISO/IEC 27001 handbook guides SMEs in developing and implementing an information security management system (ISMS) to help protect themselves from cyber risks. SMEs account for most businesses worldwide and often have specific needs. We understand the unique challenges SMEs face – whether due to lack of money, resources or a full understanding of the issues – that can lead to security being compromised.

ISO/IEC 27001 is the world’s leading standard for ISMSs, providing organisations with guidance on establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an ISMS. It defines requirements for an ISMS and helps organisations secure their information assets by identifying and managing risks – vital in today’s digital world. The requirements that ISO/IEC 27001 describes are generic and are designed to be both scalable and flexible, and hence apply to all types of organisations, regardless of their size or the nature of their business activities or sector.

Implementing ISO/IEC 27001 means that your organization or business has put in place a system to manage risks related to the security of data owned or handled by the company and that this system respects all the best practices and principles enshrined in the standard.