ISO/IEC 27000
2026-07
What is ISO/IEC 27000?
ISO/IEC 27000 explains the core concepts and principles behind information security management systems, or ISMS. It provides an overview of the ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards, including ISO/IEC 27001, and clarifies how these documents relate to each other.
The standard helps organizations understand the foundations of information security management before selecting, implementing or working with more specific ISMS standards. This sixth edition has been revised to focus on overview, concepts and relationships rather than serving as a terminology document.
Why is ISO/IEC 27000 important?
ISO/IEC 27000 helps organizations navigate the ISMS standards landscape with greater confidence. For buyers, implementers and decision-makers, it provides the context needed to understand how ISO/IEC 27001 and related standards fit together.
This is especially valuable when building or improving an information security management system, aligning teams around common principles, or planning certification and governance activities.
Benefits
- Builds a clear understanding of ISMS concepts and principles
- Helps organizations navigate the ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards
- Clarifies the role of ISO/IEC 27001 within a wider information security framework
- Supports better planning for information security governance and implementation
- Reduces confusion when selecting related ISMS standards
FAQ
No. ISO/IEC 27000 provides an overview of ISMS concepts, principles and related standards. ISO/IEC 27001 is the standard that specifies requirements for an information security management system.
ISO/IEC 27000 explains the concepts and relationships that support ISO/IEC 27001 and other ISMS-related standards. It helps users understand the wider framework before applying specific requirements.
The sixth edition was revised to emphasize its role as an overview document for ISMS standards. It now focuses on concepts, principles and relationships, rather than acting primarily as a terminology document.
Informations générales
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État actuel: ProjetDate de publication: 2026-07Stade: Norme internationale en cours de publication [60.00]
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Edition: 6
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Comité technique :ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27
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Précédemment
PubliéeISO/IEC 27000:2018
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Actuellement