An Introduction to Information Security and ISO27001

How to Protect Your Business from Cyber Threats | Essential Information Security Tips
In this video, we dive into the importance of safeguarding two of your business’s most valuable assets: data and the processes that generate it. Learn practical steps you can implement right now to protect your business from cybercriminals.
#Key Topics Covered:
1.Importance of Data and Processes: Understand why data and the processes that consume or generate it are crucial to your business’s success.
2.Cybersecurity vs. Information Security: Learn the difference and why both are essential.
3.Simple Security Measures:
- Password Management: Tips for creating strong, memorable passwords and using password managers.
- Access Control: How to ensure only the right people have access to critical data.
- Staff Training: Educate your team to recognise phishing and social engineering attacks.
- Software Updates: Keep all software and devices up-to-date to patch vulnerabilities.
- ISO 27001: An introduction to the international information security standard and its benefits for businesses of all sizes.
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Join us over the next few weeks as we explore information security practices aligned with the ISO 27001 standard. By following along, you can develop a tailored information security management system (ISMS) that supports your business goals.
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- FREE Information Security Health Check - tally.so/r/31rZXO
- A FREE Guide on Discovering, Assessing and Treating Risks - page.m2infosec.com/risky-business
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Timestamps:
0:59 Introduction
0:59 Importance of Data and Processes
2:04 Cybersecurity vs. Information Security
3:28 Password Management
4:14 Access Control
4:31 Staff Training
4:49 Software Updates
5:22 ISO 27001 Overview
8:25 Downloadable Resources
Thank you for watching, and see you next time!