Information technology - Security techniques - Information security management systems - Overview and vocabulary

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CSA ISO/IEC 27000
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This document provides the overview of information security management systems (ISMS). It also

provides terms and definitions commonly used in the ISMS family of standards. This document is

applicable to all types and sizes of organization (e.g. commercial enterprises, government agencies, not-

for-profit organizations).

The terms and definitions provided in this document

— cover commonly used terms and definitions in the ISMS family of standards;

— do not cover all terms and definitions applied within the ISMS family of standards; and

— do not limit the ISMS family of standards in defining new terms for use

Project need:

To align Canadian requirements with those of the respective international standards being proposed for adoption. To maintain alignment between Canadian information and communication technology standards and each respective international standard

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