What is ISO/IEC 27103:2019 ?

ISO/IEC 27103:2019 is an international standard that outlines the requirements for certification bodies that conduct audits and certifications of information security management systems (ISMS). It is developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and has the primary purpose of establishing and implementing effective information security incident management processes.

ISO/IEC 27103:2019 is a systematic approach to detecting, responding to, and recovering from security incidents. It emphasizes the need for proactive planning and preparedness, as well as the importance of continuous improvement in incident response capabilities. The standard provides guidelines for certification bodies to ensure that they have the necessary competence, impartiality, and consistency in carrying out their certification processes.

ISO/IEC 27103:2019 helps to establish confidence and trust in the certifications issued by these bodies, making them more credible and reliable. It is an essential tool for organizations to ensure that their information security management systems are up to standard and that they are able to respond effectively to security incidents.