1. ISO 27001: developed ISO 27001 as a widely adopted international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It offers a risk-based approach to managing information security effectively. Compliance with ISO 27001 validates an organization’s commitment to information security best practices.
2. NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), this framework offers voluntary guidance for organizations to manage and reduce cybersecurity risks. It helps identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from cyber threats and incidents.
3. COBIT: The Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT) framework aligns IT with business objectives while addressing related risks. This framework helps organizations streamline their IT processes, implement controls, and enhance overall efficiency.
4. PCI DSS: The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) ensures secure payment card transactions by establishing strict requirements for handling cardholder data. Compliance with PCI DSS is essential for any business that makes credit or debit card payments.
5. HIPAA: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes guidelines to protect sensitive healthcare information. Organizations within the healthcare industry must comply with HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient confidentiality and privacy.
