'The ISMS covers all departments within Company XYZ that have access to customers' data. The purpose of the ISMS is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of customers' data, and ensure compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements regarding information security." What does this statement describe?
Correct Answer: B
The statement describes the organizational boundaries of the ISMS scope, which define which parts of the organization are included or excluded from the ISMS. The organizational boundaries can be based on criteria such as departments, functions, processes, activities, or locations. In this case, the statement specifies that the ISMS covers all departments within Company XYZ that have access to customers' data, and excludes the ones that do not. The statement also explains the purpose of the ISMS, which is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of customers' data, and ensure compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements regarding information security.
The statement does not describe the information systems boundary of the ISMS scope, which defines which information systems are included or excluded from the ISMS. The information systems boundary can be based on criteria such as hardware, software, networks, databases, or applications. The statement does not mention any specific information systems that are covered by the ISMS.
The statement also does not describe the physical boundary of the ISMS scope, which defines which physical locations are included or excluded from the ISMS. The physical boundary can be based on criteria such as buildings, rooms, cabinets, or devices. The statement does not mention any specific physical locations that are covered by the ISMS.