What are ISO 27001 information security controls?
ISO 27001 is the leading global standard for information security management. While achieving compliance can be complex, NordPass is designed to support your efforts by enhancing data security.
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Key organizational and technological information security controls in ISO 27001
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Disclaimer: The following controls represent a selected subset of the ISO 27001 requirements that NordPass can assist businesses in meeting. For the complete list of controls, please refer to the official standard.
Segregation of duties
Separate conflicting duties and responsibilities to reduce risks. Ensure no single individual has excessive control, enhancing accountability and operational security.
Inventory of assets
Develop and maintain a comprehensive inventory of information assets. Assign ownership and ensure clear accountability for managing and protecting each asset.
Return of assets
Establish procedures to recover all organizational assets, including digital credentials, when an employee leaves or changes roles, ensuring no unauthorized access remains.
Access control
Define and implement rules for physical and logical access to sensitive information based on security requirements, ensuring only authorized personnel have access.
Authentication information
Manage and allocate authentication credentials securely, ensuring they meet complexity standards, are stored safely, and are only accessible to authorized users.
Access rights
Regularly provision, review, modify, and revoke access rights according to policies. Ensure users only access the information required for their roles.
Collection of evidence
Create procedures to collect, preserve, and secure evidence related to information security incidents for investigation and compliance purposes.
Information access restriction
Limit access to sensitive systems and data according to business needs and access policies, ensuring only authorized individuals can view or edit information.
Secure authentication
Implement secure authentication procedures, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), to verify human and non-human users before granting access to ICT resources.
Protection against malware
Implement measures and user training to detect and prevent malware threats. Ensure secure access and minimize the risk of phishing or malicious attacks.
Data leakage prevention
Apply controls to prevent unauthorized data transfers or disclosure. Protect sensitive information across systems, networks, and devices.
Monitoring activities
Continuously monitor systems, networks, and applications for anomalies. Evaluate potential incidents and take appropriate action to address security risks.
How NordPass helps adhere to ISO 27001 requirements
NordPass offers a variety of advanced features to help businesses meet and maintain some of the requirements set out by ISO 27001.
In NordPass, you can define roles like Owner, Admin, and User to help align with the principle of segregation of duties. This ensures distinct privileges to support secure and compliant management, thereby reducing risk.
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With NordPass’ Sharing Hub, you can track which credentials are being shared, who has access, and which permissions are being assigned, ensuring transparency over critical data.
When employees leave, NordPass allows you to quickly revoke or transfer their credentials, preventing the risk of unauthorized access and ensuring smooth transitions
NordPass allows you to safely store all your business credentials in the xChaCha20 encrypted vault, enabling streamlined access to sensitive data.
Reduce the risk of breaches caused by weak or reused credentials. Monitor password health with NordPass. Create company-wide password policies and leverage the Password Generator to create strong passwords.
Quickly review, assign, or revoke access rights using NordPass’ intuitive Admin Panel. IT admins can easily segment users into groups based on department, project, or job role, ensuring employees only receive credentials relevant to their specific responsibilities.
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NordPass' Activity Log provides an overview of credential use and Admin Panel activity. Track who accessed passwords, passkeys, credit card details, or other sensitive data and what actions were taken. Export reports in JSON format or integrate directly with SIEM tools like Splunk or your existing security and monitoring tools.
Granular sharing settings in NordPass allow you to grant users access to credentials only when needed. Use time-limited or granular permissions such as view, edit, share, or autofill-only, to reduce the risk of data exposure.
With NordPass, businesses can implement advanced authentication strategies. NordPass includes built-in authentication and offers secure storage for passkeys, improving overall security.
Employees stay safe from phishing attacks and credential theft with NordPass. The autofill feature works only on legitimate websites, ensuring sensitive credentials are not filled in or exposed to malicious sites.
NordPass is a trusted choice for organizations prioritizing security and compliance. With ISO/IEC 27001:2017 certification, SOC 2 Type 2 audit, and an independent audit by Cure53, NordPass Business demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the compliance journey.
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Frequently asked questions
ISO 27001 is important because it offers businesses a proven framework to manage and protect sensitive data. Today, when cyber threats are more frequent and sophisticated than ever, ISO 27001 is designed to help organizations prevent data breaches, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and build customer confidence. By adhering to ISO 27001, an organization protects itself while at the same time proving a great commitment to security, giving it an edge over others.
ISO 27001 applies to any organization dealing with sensitive information, from customer data to financial and internal business operations. It has been widely applied in industries such as finance, healthcare, IT, and government in terms of compliance and security. The certification will also be highly useful for small and medium-sized businesses interested in increasing their level of data protection.
The main objective of ISO 27001 is to support organizations with the protection of their most sensitive information by using an effective system of information security management. This provides certainty that the risk of a breach, loss, or unauthorized access to data is minimized. Beyond protection, ISO 27001 promotes continuous improvement, meaning that businesses can adapt to new security challenges as they arise.
ISO 27001 is based on three critical principles of information security:
Confidentiality: Ensuring sensitive data is only accessed by authorized people, reducing risks like leaks or breaches.
Integrity: Safeguarding the accuracy and consistency of information so that it remains reliable, whether while stored, in transmission, or being processed.
Availability: Ensuring information and systems are accessible when needed, preventing downtime that could disrupt operations or delay decision-making.
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