“Dependence on IT systems remains high – only one in six small companies would be able continue their business without IT.”
Source: BERR Information Security Breaches Survey 2008
Because your business is dependent on ICT, it is essential that IT is an integral part of any organization. It is essential that your organization implements and manages its IT systems in the most effective way possible.
BSI publishes a wealth of information covering the ICT area to help you achieve industry compliance and best practice. This includes national and international standards, guidance documents and multimedia solutions – all ensuring that your organization’s ICT is well managed and meets your business needs.
Choose the area most relevant to you from the left-hand menu for details of standards, publications and further information.
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Key Publication
BS ISO/IEC 38500:2008
Corporate governance of information technology
BS ISO/IEC 38500 is the international standard that provides guiding principles for directors of organizations (including owners, board members, directors, partners, senior executives, or similar) on the effective, efficient, and acceptable use of Information Technology (IT) within their organizations.
New specification standard is now available, with three supporting guidance books - the Code of Practice for BS 10008.
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Information technology. Security techniques. Information security risk management
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ISO/IEC 20000 Quick-Check, the new self-assessment tool giving you confidence in IT service management systems (ITSM) and ISO/IEC 20000.
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Information and communications technology continuity management. Code of practice
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