Benefits of an ISMS
Information Security Management System (ISMS) n . A framework under which to integrate people, process, and technology in order to direct the activities required to preserve confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.
Informed Choice: An ISMS establishes an environment of informed choice decision making.
Methodology: An ISMS provides a methodology to integrate tools and products into information security processes.
Interoperability: A standardized management system that will enhance information security interoperability and trust both internally and externally.
Framework: A mechanism to manage a flexible and extensible Information Security Program.
Due Diligence: A vehicle to document and potentially certify "due diligence".
Regulatory Umbrella: An umbrella under which multiple information protection requirements may be simultaneously addressed.
Efficiency: For organizations subject to regulatory compliance, an ISMS will increase efficiency and eliminate redundancy in complying with multiple information protection requirements.
Market Differentiator: For data centric organizations, customer perception of an ISO 27001 certified ISMS may offer a marketing advantage.
Certifiable: You can certify an ISMS to ISO 27001 once it's implemented.