ISMS (Information Security Management System)

An ISMS is a systematic approach, including policies, procedures, and controls, to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve an organization's information security. According to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, clause 4.4, an organization shall establish, implement, maintain and continually improve an information security management system in accordance with the requirements of the standard.

Taiwan's Cybersecurity Management Act requires certain non-governmental agencies to strengthen cybersecurity, with fines up to NT$10 million for failing to report major cybersecurity incidents. Meanwhile, the Personal Data Protection Act imposes fines up to NT$15 million for severe data breaches. Furthermore, international supply chain clients (e.g., in semiconductors, automotive) often require suppliers to be ISO 27001 certified as a business prerequisite, making ISMS crucial for compliance, risk reduction, and securing orders.

ISMS is primarily based on ISO/IEC 27001 and is closely related to: - ISO/IEC 27002: Provides a code of practice for information security controls. - ISO/IEC 27701 (PIMS): An extension for integrating privacy management into the ISMS. - EU GDPR: Forms a basis for compliance when handling data of EU residents, which can be integrated with the ISMS framework. - NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF): Can be mapped to the ISMS framework to enhance cyber resilience.

As Taiwan's first consultancy to integrate ERM, industrial engineering, tech law, and IT, Winners Research & Consulting offers more than just ISO implementation. Led by a founder with a preventive law background, our interdisciplinary team vertically integrates ISMS with corporate governance and internal controls. We build effective, non-redundant security systems for clients from semiconductors to finance, safeguarding their core trade secrets.