# Overview ISO 27001 is a widely recognised international standard that provides a framework for information security management systems (ISMS). ISO 27001 provides a comprehensive set of controls and best practices to help organisations establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve their ISMS. The standard covers a wide range of security domains, including risk management, access control, physical security, business continuity, and incident management. ISO 27001 is designed to be applicable to all types of organisations, regardless of their size, industry, or location. It can be used by organisations in both the private and public sectors and provides a flexible framework that can be customized to meet an organization's specific needs. Adopting ISO 27001 can help organisations identify and mitigate information security risks, improve their overall security posture, and demonstrate their commitment to information security to customers, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. Certification to the standard can also provide a competitive advantage, as it can be used to demonstrate compliance with information security requirements to potential customers and business partners. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://manual.harpe.io/start/iso27001-2013-wiki/overview.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.