Case Studies – Certification, SoA, and Incident Management

This chapter delves into a series of case studies centered around the implementation of an Information Security Management System (ISMS), the ISO 27001 certification process, the creation of a Statement of Applicability (SoA), and the management of information security incidents. These case studies revolve around a hypothetical organization named Titan Consulting Inc., a rapidly growing technology consulting firm operating in the IT industry.

Each case study will provide a comprehensive analysis of Titan Consulting Inc.’s journey toward securing its information assets. We will examine its initial motivations for pursuing ISO 27001 certification, the steps taken to implement the ISMS, and the successful outcomes it achieved.

Furthermore, we will explore the process of preparing an SoA specific to Titan Consulting Inc., outlining the scope of its ISMS and the controls chosen to mitigate identified risks. External...