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Published inAug 2023
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Adarsh Nair
Adarsh Nair
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Adarsh Nair

Adarsh Nair is the global head of information security at UST. He is a recognized information security strategist, author, and keynote speaker. Adarsh holds the title of Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) by IAPP and is a Google Hall of Fame honoree. He serves as co-chair of OWASP Kerala Chapter, an IAPP exam development board member, and an EC-Council advisory board member. With a decade of experience, Adarsh specializes in information security governance, risk and compliance, business continuity, data privacy, ethical hacking, and threat identification and mitigation. He maintains expertise through memberships, training, and certifications, including CISSP, CIPM, CIPP/E, LPT, OSCP, and ISO Lead Auditor. Adarsh has authored two books, published numerous articles and research papers, and delivered impactful presentations at national and international conferences, establishing himself as a thought leader in information security.
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Greeshma M. R.
Greeshma M. R.
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Greeshma M. R.

Greeshma M. R. is an entrepreneur and seasoned freelance technology writer, specializing in technology domains, especially information security and Web 3.0. She is interested in exploring the intersection of technology and humanity, as well as the social aspects of technology. Her areas of interest also encompass innovation, sustainable development, gender, and society. She is a co-author and publisher of two books and holds a certification as an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor. Having worked in the IT and knowledge and innovation management domains, Greeshma possesses an interdisciplinary perspective that enriches her approach. She has actively contributed to establishing an innovation ecosystem among students via communities of practice, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.
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ISO 27001’s origin

ISO 27001 is a global standard that originated with the establishment of management standard BS 7799. The standard was split into two parts:

  • Part 1: A code of practice that deals with controls and provides formally managed information security. It was adopted as ISO 17799 Information Technology – Code of Practice for Information Security Management in December 2000.
  • Part 2: A specification for implementing the ISMS. It was first published by the British Standards Institution (BSI) in 1999 as Information Security Management Systems – Specifications with guidance for use. Later, in 2002, it was revised to introduce the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) quality assurance model.

As a standard for guiding the creation and implementation of an ISMS, BS 7799 was developed with the support of the UK Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The BSI published BS 7799 in 1995. A key goal of BS 7799 was to allow an organization’s management...

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Adarsh Nair

Adarsh Nair is the global head of information security at UST. He is a recognized information security strategist, author, and keynote speaker. Adarsh holds the title of Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) by IAPP and is a Google Hall of Fame honoree. He serves as co-chair of OWASP Kerala Chapter, an IAPP exam development board member, and an EC-Council advisory board member. With a decade of experience, Adarsh specializes in information security governance, risk and compliance, business continuity, data privacy, ethical hacking, and threat identification and mitigation. He maintains expertise through memberships, training, and certifications, including CISSP, CIPM, CIPP/E, LPT, OSCP, and ISO Lead Auditor. Adarsh has authored two books, published numerous articles and research papers, and delivered impactful presentations at national and international conferences, establishing himself as a thought leader in information security.
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Greeshma M. R.

Greeshma M. R. is an entrepreneur and seasoned freelance technology writer, specializing in technology domains, especially information security and Web 3.0. She is interested in exploring the intersection of technology and humanity, as well as the social aspects of technology. Her areas of interest also encompass innovation, sustainable development, gender, and society. She is a co-author and publisher of two books and holds a certification as an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor. Having worked in the IT and knowledge and innovation management domains, Greeshma possesses an interdisciplinary perspective that enriches her approach. She has actively contributed to establishing an innovation ecosystem among students via communities of practice, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.
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