Changes were made to include more modern control measures, make more clear what elements are needed for an effective ISMS and to improve readability. ![]() Note: this online version contains links to relevant articles. These links are not part of the standard and these additional instructions are not required during audits. The Security Verified standard allows organisations to have their own methodology as long as it is clearly explained, observable and effective. Part 1 (General Requirements) lists the must have elements for a functioning ISMS.The Security Verified standard consists of two parts. Part 2 (Example controls) is a list of recommended best practices.An organisation must address all these elements in order to have an effective ISMS. ![]() An organisation should evaluate these controls and implement the controls that are relevant and valuable. ICT Institute wants to see evidence of implementation for more than 50% of these controls (at least 17 out of 34). If an ISMS meets the requirements of both parts, it qualifies for a ‘Security Reviewed’ certificate and will be included in the Security Verified register. The structure of Security Verified is similar to ISO 27001. ISO 27001 is a normative standard that contains mandatory elements like part 1. ISO 27002 is a collection of best practice controls, like part 2. One difference is that Security Verified has integrated GDPR compliance into part 1 since these are legal requirements in the EU. Top management itself has demonstrated commitment and involvement in information security.A permanent security team with at least two members has been assigned.Team composition is documented in the ISMS documentation. The information security team has received enough time and resources to achieve continuous improvement.There are at least two regular security team meetings planned, where risks, incidents and risk treatment are discussed.Results and decisions from security team meetings are stored. There is a managed set of documents stored in a central location that together form the ISMS. ![]() There is a main policy document that describes the scope of the ISMS.There is a list of stakeholders and their requirements, including legal requirements.There is documentation of common security-related procedures so that staff members know how to do security-related tasks correctly.
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