Based on scenario 5. in which category of the interested parties does the MR manager of Operaze belong?

Scenario 5: Operaze is a small software development company that develops applications for various companies around the world. Recently, the company conducted a risk assessment to assess the information security risks that could arise from operating in a digital landscape. Using different testing methods, including penetration Resting and code review, the company identified some issues in its ICT systems, including improper user permissions, misconfigured security settings, and insecure network configurations. To resolve these issues and enhance information security, Operaze decided to implement an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001.

Considering that Operaze is a small company, the entire IT team was involved in the ISMS implementation project. Initially, the company analyzed the business requirements and the internal and external environment, identified its key processes and activities, and identified and analyzed the interested parties In addition, the top management of Operaze decided to Include most of the company’s departments within the ISMS scope. The defined scope included the organizational and physical boundaries. The IT team drafted an information security policy and communicated it to all relevant interested parties In addition, other specific policies were developed to elaborate on security issues and the roles and responsibilities were assigned to all interested parties.

Following that, the HR manager claimed that the paperwork created by ISMS does not justify its value and the implementation of the ISMS should be canceled However, the top management determined that this claim was invalid and organized an awareness session to explain the benefits of the ISMS to all interested parties.

Operaze decided to migrate Its physical servers to their virtual servers on third-party infrastructure. The new cloud computing solution brought additional changes to the company Operaze’s top management, on the other hand, aimed to not only implement an effective ISMS but also ensure the smooth running of the ISMS operations. In this situation, Operaze’s top management concluded that the services of external experts were required to implement their information security strategies. The IT team, on the other hand, decided to initiate a change in the ISMS scope and implemented the required modifications to the processes of the company.

Based on scenario 5. in which category of the interested parties does the MR manager of Operaze belong?

A. Positively influenced interested parties, because the ISMS will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the HR Department

B. Negatively influenced interested parties, because the HR Department will deal with more documentation

C. Both A and B

Answer: B

Explanation:

According to ISO/IEC 27001, interested parties are those who can affect, be affected by, or perceive themselves to be affected by the organization’s information security activities, products, or services. Interested parties can be classified into four categories based on their influence and interest in the ISMS:

Positively influenced interested parties: those who benefit from the ISMS and support its implementation and operation

Negatively influenced interested parties: those who are adversely affected by the ISMS and oppose its implementation and operation

High-interest interested parties: those who have a strong interest in the ISMS and its outcomes, regardless of their influence

Low-interest interested parties: those who have a weak interest in the ISMS and its outcomes, regardless of their influence

In scenario 5, the HR manager of Operaze belongs to the category of negatively influenced interested parties, because he/she perceives that the ISMS will create more paperwork and documentation for the HR Department, and therefore opposes its implementation and operation. The HR manager does not benefit from the ISMS and does not support its objectives and requirements.

Reference: ISO/IEC 27001:2013, clause 4.2: Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties

ISO/IEC 27001:2013, Annex A.18.1.4: Assessment of and decision on information security events

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Course, Module 2: Introduction to Information Security

Management System (ISMS) concepts as required by ISO/IEC 27001

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Course, Module 4: Planning the ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Course, Module 6: Implementing the ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Course, Module 7: Performance evaluation, monitoring and measurement of the ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Course, Module 8: Continual improvement of the ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Course, Module 9: Preparing for the ISMS certification audit