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ISO 27002

ISO 27002: A part of the ISO 27000 family, ISO 27002 is a code of practice for information security controls. It provides best practice guidance on applying the controls listed under Annex A of ISO 27001. These controls, when implemented, provide ways of managing information security risks and ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. Organizations often use ISO 27002 to guide the selection and implementation of controls based on their specific risk environment.

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