ISO 27799

ISO 27799 is an information security standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its title is "Health informatics -- Information security management in health using ISO/IEC 27002"

The purpose of ISO 27799 is provides guidance to health organizations and other holders of personal health information on how to protect such information via implementation of ISO/IEC 27002.

The content sections [ [http://www.27000.org/iso-27799.htm An Introduction to ISO 27799] ] are:

*1: Scope
*2: References
*3: Terminology
*4: Symbols
*5: Health information security
*6: Practical Action Plan for Implementing ISO 17799/27002
*7: Healthcare Implications if ISO 17799/27002
*8: Annex A: Threats
*9: Annex B: Tasks and documentation of the ISMS
*10: Annex C: Potential benefits and tool attributes
*11: Annex D: Related standards

References

See also

* ISO/IEC 27000-series

External links

* [http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue/catalogue_tc/catalogue_detail.htm?csnumber=41298 Current status of the ISO 27799 standard]