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ISO/IEC 27002 Section 6

The Information Security Standard ISO/IEC 27002 is divided into eleven main sections. Section 6 is Communications and Operations Management.

Communications and Operations Management

The day-to-day operation of IT systems is fundamental to most organisations, and as such, security is vital. Keeping IT and communications systems secure is covered in this, the largest section of ISO/IEC 27002.

Everything from acceptance criteria for new or updated systems to virus defence software  and incident management procedures is described.

Many of the issues covered apply to every IT system, irrespective of size, purpose, internal or external operation. Subsections include:

  • Networks
  • Handling computer media
  • Electronic commerce
  • E-mail
  • Publicly available systems (such as websites)

This is a rapidly changing area of security. New viruses  and hacking  opportunities are the most publicised issues. However, many incidents are caused by poor system design and management as well as accidents or unauthorised access for 'playing' rather than malicious actions.

Good security practice in communications and operations management ensures efficient and effective business systems.

Use links below for further information:

ISO/IEC 27002 Section 1 
ISO/IEC 27002 Section 2 
ISO/IEC 27002 Section 3
ISO/IEC 27002 Section 4
ISO/IEC 27002 Section 5 
ISO/IEC 27002 Section 7
ISO/IEC 27002 Section 8 
ISO/IEC 27002 Section 9 
ISO/IEC 27002 Section 10
ISO/IEC 27002 Section 11 
ISO/IEC 27002 Explained

If you would like more background information about information security standards follow this link.