ISO 27001 Annex : A.17 Information Security Aspects of Business Continuity Management

ISO 27001 Annex : A.17 Information Security Aspects of Business Continuity Management in this article explain Information Security Continuity, Planning Information Security Continuity and Implementing Information Security Continuity this contols.

A.17.1 Information Security Continuity

Its objective is the continuity of information security should be integrated into the business continuity management processes of the organization.

A17.1.1 Planning Information Security Continuity

Control – In adverse circumstances, e.g. during a crisis or a catastrophe, the company will determine the information security standards and consistency of information security management.

Implementation Guidance- An organization should assess whether the continuity of security is captured in the management process of business continuity or in the disaster recovery process. In business continuity preparation and disaster recuperation, information security standards will be determined.

The Information Security Management should assume that information security requirements remain the same in unfavorable situations as normal operational conditions without a formal business continuity and disaster recovery plan. In order to define security criteria related to adverse circumstances, an organization may also carry out a business effect analysis for information security issues.

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Other Information- It is advised to capture the security aspects of information within the standard business continuity or disaster recovery management business impact analysis to minimize the time and expense of an external business impact analysis for information security. That means, in business continuity management or disaster recovery management systems, the criteria for continuity information protection are specifically formulated.

A.17.1.2 Implementing Information Security Continuity

Control- In order to ensure the necessary degree of consistency of information security to adverse circumstances, the company should define, document, execute, and maintain processes, procedures, and controls.

Implementation Guidance- An organization should make sure that:

  • Adequate management structure is in place with the authority, experience, and competence to plan, mitigate and respond to disruptive events with the workforce necessary;
  • Incident response personnel are nominated for incident management and information security with the necessary responsibility, authority, and competence;
  • It develops and approves the documented plans, response and recovery procedures detailing how the organizations manage a disruptive event and maintain their security of information to a pre-set level based on the information security continuity objectives approved through management.

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The organization should establish, record, execute, and maintain the information security continuity requirements:
  • Controlling of information security, processes and support systems and equipment, as well as business continuity or disaster recovery process.
  • Processes, procedures and changes in implementation in an adverse situation in order to maintain existing information security controls;
  • Compensating information security management mechanisms that can not be enforced under adverse circumstances.

“Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection”
– Mark Twain

Other Information- Different processes and procedures may be described within the context of business continuity or disaster recovery. Information that is stored inside or inside specific information systems to help these processes and procedures should be covered. Therefore, information security professionals will be active in the development, implementation, and management of business continuity and systems and procedures for disaster recovery.

In an adverse situation, information security checks carried out should still operate. In the absence of effective information security controls, other controls are needed to ensure appropriate information security, to be developed, enforced, and maintained.

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ISO 27001 Requirements


Clause 4.4 Information security management system
Clause 4.3 Determining the scope of the information security management system
Clause 5.1 Leadership and commitment
Clause 5.2 Policy
Clause 5.3 Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities 
Clause 6.1 Actions to address risks and opportunities
Clause 6.1.2 Information security risk assessment process
Clause 6.1.3 Information security risk treatment
Clause 6.2 Information security objectives & planning
Clause 7.1 Resources
Clause 7.2 Competence
Clause 7.3 Awareness
Clause 7.4 Communication
Clause 7.5 Documented information Implementation Guideline
Clause 8.1 Operational planning & control
Clause 8.2 Information security risk assessment
Clause 8.3 Information security risk treatment
Clause 9.1 Performance evaluation Monitoring, measurement, analysis & evaluation
Clause 9.2 Internal audit
Clause 9.3 Management review
Clause 10.1 Non conformity and corrective action
Clause 10.2 Continual Improvement  

ISO 27001 Annex A Controls


Annex A.6 Organization of Information Security
Annex A.6.2 Mobile Devices and Teleworking
Annex A.7 Human Resource Security
Annex A.7.2 During Employment
Annex A.7.3 Termination and Change of Employment
Annex A.8 Asset Management
Annex A.8.1.3 Acceptable Use of Assets & A.8.1.4 Return of Assets
Annex A.8.2 Information Classification
Annex A.8.2.2 Labeling of Information & A.8.2.3 Handling of Assets
Annex A.8.3 Media Handling
Annex A.9 Access Control
Annex A.9.1.2 Access to Networks and Network Services
Annex A.9.2 User Access Management
Annex A.9.2.3 Management of Privileged Access Rights  
Annex A.9.2.4 Management of Secret Authentication Information of Users
Annex A.9.2.5 Review of User Access Rights 
Annex A.9.2.6 Removal or Adjustment of Access Rights
Annex A.9.3 User Responsibilities
Annex A.9.4 System and Application Access Control
Annex A.9.4.4 Use of Privileged Utility Programs 
Annex A.9.4.5 Access Control to Program Source Code
Annex A.10 Cryptography
Annex A.11 Physical and Environmental Security
Annex A.11.2 Equipment
Annex A.11.1.3 Securing Offices, Rooms and Facilities
Annex A.11.1.4 Protecting Against External and Environmental Threats
Annex A.11.1.5 Working in Secure Areas
Annex A.11.1.6 Delivery and Loading Areas
Annex A.11.2.4 Equipment Maintenance
Annex A.11.2.5 Removal of Assets
Annex A.11.2.6 Security of Kit and Assets Off-Premises
Annex A.11.2.7 Secure Disposal or Re-use of Equipment
Annex A.11.2.8 Unattended User Equipment
Annex A.11.2.9 Clear Desk and Clear Screen Policy
Annex A.12 Operations Security
Annex A.12.2 Protection from Malware
Annex A.12.3 Backup
Annex A.12.4 Logging and Monitoring
Annex A.12.5 Control of Operational Software
Annex A.12.6 Technical Vulnerability Management
Annex A.12.7 Information Systems Audit Considerations
Annex A.13 Communications Security
Annex A.13.2 Information Transfer
Annex A.13.2.3 Electronic Messaging
Annex A.13.2.4 Confidentiality or Non-Disclosure Agreements
Annex 14 System Acquisition, Development and Maintenance
Annex A.14.1.2 Securing Application Services on Public Networks
Annex A.14.1.3 Protecting Application Services Transactions
Annex A.14.2 Security in Development and Support Processes
Annex A.14.2.3 Technical Review of Applications after Operating Platform Changes
Annex A.14.2.4 Restrictions on Changes to Software Packages
Annex A.14.2.5 Secure System Engineering Principles
Annex A.14.2.6 Secure Development Environment
Annex A.14.2.7 Outsourced Development
Annex A.14.2.8 System Security Testing
Annex A.14.2.9 System Acceptance Testing
Annex A.14.3 Test data
Annex A.15 Supplier Relationships
Annex A.15.1.2 Addressing Security Within Supplier Agreements
Annex A.15.1.3 Information and Communication Technology Supply Chain
Annex A.15.2 Supplier Service Delivery Management
Annex A.16 Information Security Incident Management
Annex A.16.1.2 Reporting Information Security Events
Annex A.16.1.3 Reporting Information Security Weaknesses
Annex A.16.1.4 Assessment of and Decision on Information Security Events
Annex A.16.1.5 Response to Information Security Incidents
Annex A.16.1.6 Learning from Information Security Incidents
Annex A.16.1.7 Collection of Evidence
Annex A.17 Information Security Aspects of Business Continuity Management
Annex A.17.1.3 Verify, Review and Evaluate Information Security Continuity
Annex A.18 Compliance
Annex A.18.1.3 Protection of Records
Annex A.18.1.4 Privacy and Protection of Personally Identifiable Information
Annex A.18.1.5 Regulation of Cryptographic Controls
Annex 18.2 Information Security Reviews

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