What is BS 7799?

BS 7799 - the standard on Information Security Management - is a British Standard designed to safeguard information that resides within your organisation. Developed as a result of industry, government and commerce demanding a common framework based on best practice secure information management.

It entails not only the security of data on the network but also data held in other formats. It also encompasses the physical security, policies and procedures surrounding your organisation.

The BS 7799 standard is structured in ten main sections, as follows:

  • Security policy
  • Security organisation
  • Asset classification and control
  • Personnel security
  • Physical and environmental security
  • Communications and operations management
  • Access control
  • System development and maintenance
  • Business continuity management
  • Compliance
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Why implement BS7799?

For all companies wishing to gain accreditation and those who are serious about safeguarding business critical information, Tricorp provides qualified consultants to assist companies gain the BS 7799 standard.