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ISO 27001

An international standard specifying the requirements for an information security management system, used to certify that an organization manages security risk systematically.

In more detail

ISO 27001 is the leading international standard for information security management. Rather than prescribing specific technical settings, it defines the requirements for an information security management system: a structured, ongoing way of identifying security risks and applying controls to manage them. Certification signals that an organization handles security as a disciplined process, not ad hoc.

It is widely recognized globally, which makes it a common requirement in enterprise and international procurement, often alongside or instead of SOC 2. Achieving and maintaining certification involves an external audit and a continual cycle of risk assessment and improvement rather than a one-time effort.

Where this shows up at Ceven

The systematic controls and evidence an information security management system expects, access control, oversight, and a durable record of activity, are the kind of properties Ceven's audit trail and least-privilege model are built to support. The full record of every action provides the traceable evidence that security frameworks like ISO 27001 rely on.

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