FAQ

What is BS7799?

In a nut shell BS7799 is a comprehensive set of controls comprising of best practices in security information.

What is ISO17799?

BS7799 is a British Standard. In the year 2000 many other countries started to look at the standard, and very quickly it became an adopted International Standard called ISO17799. Basically an Internationally recognised generic information security standard / policy.

Whats in ISO17799?

ISO17799 is broken down into 10 sections.

1. Business Continuity Planning
2. System Access Control
3. System Development & Maintenance
4. Physical & Environmental Security
5. Compliance
6. Personal Security
7. Security Organisation
8. Computer & Network Management
9. Asset Classification and Control
10. Security Policy

Is ISO17799 Certification for ever?

No it's not. Certification normally lasts for three years.

Who is using ISO17799 Certification?

ISO17799 is being used by a broad range of companies (small, medium, and large) across commercial and industrial sectors. Finance and investment, manufacturing, telecommunications, transport, retail, and many more.

How does ISO17799 relate to other certifications such as ISO9001?

ISO17799, like ISO9001 is harmonised with the structure and content of other management systems. This includes the Plan, Do, Check and Act cyclic process specified in ISO9001 and ISO14001 for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continous improvements.