Implementing ISO 27001 Password Policy: Everything

Remember this dialogue from the popular TV show The Office?

As compliance experts, we believe these are golden words to live by. Identity theft in a business environment ranges from wide net phishing attempts to targeted spear phishing attempts. And this is just one spoke in the hub. Mandating a strong password policy sets the foundational guardrails for fortifying your security posture. As a business it is imperative to present a posture that is aligned with security compliance frameworks and latest best practices.

If your business is in the ISO 27001 compliance journey, implementing a robust policy that encompasses every requirement of ISO 27001 password policy is key to clear the audit with non-conformities. 

But what exactly are the ISO guidelines? Let’s understand the official guidelines, best practices, and how to implement them. 

User responsibilities

The accountability of protecting confidential credentials does not end at the IT manager or system administration. It is a shared responsibility amongst users and asset owners. To implement and enforce security accountability, personnel with access to sensitive data in an organization must be mandated to follow a heightened series of security clearance processes.  It is also their responsibility to  practice physical security measures at all times to limit/minimize those instances.