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Information security (InfoSec) protects sensitive data from unauthorized access, changes, or loss. At RISKILIENCE, we implement strong strategies to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your digital and physical information.

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RISKILIENCE, a pioneer in the field of ISO-2700x management standards, offers comprehensive support for setting up your Information Security Management System (ISMS). We tailor the organization, information security policies, and procedures to your specific constraints, ensuring continuous monitoring, improvement, and compliance with international standards. 

Our services include support for ISO 27001 certification, covering inventory assessment, compliance action plans, documentation production (such as ISMS policy, risk analysis and management, declaration of applicability, and staff training), implementation assistance, and initial PDCA exercises. RISKILIENCE also provides information security audit services to assess and validate your current security posture. In terms of risk analysis and management, we adopt a systematic approach aligned with the ISO 27005 standard and based on EBIOS 2010 and MEHARI methodologies. 

Our process includes stakeholder interviews, identification of threats, development of risk scenarios, and recommendation of appropriate protection measures, which are incorporated into a broader information security strategy. Our risk management approach ensures that all action plans are guided by operational, technical, organizational, and financial feasibility, with detailed timelines and consolidated risk mapping. 

In addition, we help define and implement a robust Information System Security Policy (ISSP) that aligns with your organization’s strategic objectives, demonstrating a strong commitment from senior leadership and ensuring that security policies are enforceable, auditable, and continuously monitored.

The CIA Triad: Core Principles of Information Security

The foundation of information security rests on three fundamental principles known as the CIA triad. Every effective security program must address these three elements:

Confidentiality

Confidentiality ensures that sensitive information is accessible only to authorized individuals. It prevents unauthorized disclosure through measures like:

  • Data encryption
  • Access controls
  • Authentication systems
  • Secure communication channels

Integrity

Integrity maintains the accuracy and completeness of data throughout its lifecycle. It prevents unauthorized modification through:

  • Hash verification
  • Digital signatures
  • Version control
  • Backup systems

Availability

Availability ensures that information and systems are accessible when needed by authorized users. It's maintained through:

  • Redundant systems
  • Backup solutions
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Regular maintenance

Information Security Risk Management

Managing security risks involves identifying threats, assessing vulnerabilities, and implementing controls to minimize risks to information assets.

➡️ Explore our guide on “Information Security Risk Management”

Key concepts:

  • Threat intelligence
  • Incident response plan
  • Security operations center (SOC)
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Security Architecture & Technical Controls

A robust security architecture integrates technologies and processes to defend against cyber threats.

Essential components:

  • Firewalls and Encryption

  • Endpoint Protection

  • Cloud Security Solutions

  • Zero Trust Security Model

  • Access Control Mechanisms

  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)

➡️ Learn more in our “Information Security Architecture” article

Building a Resilient Information Security Strategy with RISKILIENCE

Information security is not a one-time project but an ongoing process that requires vigilance, adaptation, and commitment. By understanding the core principles, implementing appropriate security measures, and staying informed about emerging threats and technologies, organizations and individuals can significantly reduce their risk exposure. For a deeper understanding, visit this page on information security.

Remember that security is only as strong as its weakest link. A comprehensive approach that addresses people, processes, and technology is essential for protecting sensitive information in today’s complex digital landscape. Start with the basics, build incrementally, and continuously improve your security posture to stay ahead of evolving threats.

Frequently Asked Questions About Information Security

While often used interchangeably, information security has a broader scope than cybersecurity. Information security encompasses the protection of all information assets, whether digital or physical, while cybersecurity specifically focuses on protecting digital systems, networks, and data from cyberattacks.

An international standard for managing information security, helping organizations keep information assets secure.

Information security means protecting digital and physical data from unauthorized access, loss, or damage. It covers data confidentiality, system integrity, and availability across all forms of information storage.

Information security professionals design, implement, and monitor security measures to protect data and IT systems. They perform risk assessments, ensure compliance with standards like ISO 27001, and respond to security incidents.

An example of information security is encrypting customer data stored in a company database to prevent unauthorized access and ensure data confidentiality and integrity.

Information Security Management and ISMS

RISKILIENCE, a pioneer in the field of ISO-2700x management standards, can help you set up your Information Security Management System (ISMS). We define, according to your own constraints, the organization, policies and procedures that will guarantee the monitoring and continuous improvement of your IS security.

ISO 27001 certification support

RISKILIENCE can help you achieve ISO 27001 certification for your organization or part of your systems:

ISO 27001 inventory (assessment of outstanding work)
Definition of compliance action plan
Production of support documentation (ISMS policy, entire ISMS documentation repository, risk analysis and management, declaration of applicability, staff training, etc.)
Implementation support and initial PDCA exercises

Risk analysis and management

RISKILIENCE can help you implement your risk management process in accordance with the ISO27005 standard. A systematic approach to risk management in information security is necessary to implement appropriate and proportionate means of protection. We therefore offer an approach tailored to our customers’ environment and aligned with their general risk management approach.

Risk analysis

Our risk analysis approach complies with the ISO-27005 standard and is adapted from the EBIOS 2010 and MEHARI methods.
The background study is based on interviews conducted with managers during the launch phase.
The expression of needs is carried out in collaboration with representatives of the business, users, project managers and project management teams.
Threats are studied and risk scenarios drawn up on the basis of interviews or the results of technical or non-technical audits.
Safety objectives are recommended for dealing with the main risks, and the results of the study can be incorporated into a master plan, for example.

Risk management

The aim of the risk management strategy is to ensure that the definition of the action plan is part of a managed logic, as presented in the ISO-27005 standard. The risk management strategy informs the decision to treat, transfer, refuse or accept risks, based not only on the level of risk, but also on the operational, technical, organizational and financial acceptability of the measures to be implemented.
We propose an action plan with a timetable that takes these different criteria into account, and action sheets for each risk for which the decision to treat has been taken.
Risk mapping is consolidated. This mapping is then maintained and fed into the risk management process.

ISO 27001 certification support

RISKILIENCE can help you decide on the direction to take in terms of security, and support you in implementing action plans and master plans. In this context, the ISSP (Information System Security Policy) is part of the organization’s strategic vision, and reflects a strong commitment on the part of senior management.

RISKILIENCE can help you define and communicate an enforceable, controllable, applied and monitored safety policy.