ISMS-RAT

ISMS-RAT is a cool tool designed to help you manage your company's sensitive information securely. It's all about Information Security Management (ISM), which means figuring out how to deal with security risks to keep your business info safe. The goal here is to reduce those risks to a level that's acceptable for your company by putting the right security controls in place.

What Exactly is an Information Security Management System?

An Information Security Management System (ISMS) offers a systematic approach to keeping sensitive company information secure. It includes people, processes, and IT systems. ISO/BSI published guidelines for these systems, and now it's recognized worldwide as ISO/IEC 27001:2005.

Why Implement ISM Projects?

Many companies start ISM projects aiming for compliance or formal certification against standards like BS 7799 or ISO 27001. This can give them an edge over competitors or meet customer and supplier assurance needs.

The Purpose of ISMS-RAT

The ISMS-RAT application came from research and feedback from Lead Auditors, Trainers, and senior executives who were implementing ISMS under ISO/IEC 27001. Its main goal? To make it easier for organizations to implement ISMS with a set of procedures, policies, controls, and assessment techniques that are user-friendly.

Who Can Benefit from ISMS-RAT?

This software tool is perfect for:

• Commercial enterprises


• Government agencies


• Non-profit organizations


• Organizations ready to implement after team training


• Businesses practicing ISMS already


• If you're looking to upgrade from BS7799 to ISO/IEC27001:2005

Key Features of ISMS-RAT

• Complete listing of security controls based on ISO/IEC 27001.


• A full classification of assets including information types and ownership.


• A comprehensive list of mandatory documents needed for the ISMS process.


• A detailed listing of potential vulnerabilities & threats your organization might face.


• Easily traceable documents sorted by clause, control, owner, etc.


• Automatic generation of the Statement of Applicability required by ISO/IEC 27001.


• User-friendly interface that allows updates on assets and threats easily!


• A risk assessment focused on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.


• An automatic risk treatment plan that helps choose the best security controls quickly.

This tool really brings down the time and cost associated with implementing an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS).