Introduction

Transferring information is like sending a valuable package through the mail if you don’t package it securely and send it through trusted channels, you risk losing it, having it tampered with, or worse, letting it fall into the wrong hands.

ISO 27001 Control 5.14 ensures that when information moves whether inside your organization or to an external party it stays protected, tracked, and compliant.

Summary of Control 5.14: Information Transfer

🔒 Control Title: Information Transfer
📘 Source: ISO/IEC 27002:2022, Section 5.14
🧩 Control Category: Organizational
🔍 Attributes:

• Control Type: #Preventive / #Detective
• Security Properties: #Confidentiality, #Integrity, #Availability
• Cybersecurity Concepts: #Protect, #Detect
• Operational Capabilities: #Secure_Communication, #Data_Protection
• Security Domain: #Protection_and_Defense

Control Objective

To ensure that information transfer between people, organizations, and systems is secured against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss, regardless of the medium used.

Implementation Guidance

1) Establish Information Transfer Policies:

• Define approved channels (e.g., encrypted email, secure file-sharing platforms, VPN connections)
• Specify acceptable use for physical transfers (e.g., secure couriers, locked containers)

2) Protect During Transmission:

• Use encryption for sensitive data in transit
• Apply digital signatures for integrity verification

3) Authenticate Sender and Receiver:

• Ensure only authorized individuals or systems can send and receive the data

4) Record and Track Transfers:

• Maintain logs of what was sent, when, and to whom
• Use delivery confirmations for critical transfers

5) Train Staff on Secure Transfer Practices:

• Prevent accidental leaks through unapproved methods (e.g., personal email, unsecured USB drives)

Why This Control Matters

Without secure transfer measures:

• Confidential information can be intercepted or altered
• You risk data leaks through unauthorized channels
• Compliance violations may occur under privacy and security regulations

With secure transfer:

• Information is protected end-to-end
• Audit trails provide evidence of proper handling
• Trust with partners, clients, and regulators improves

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

• Using insecure channels like public Wi-Fi or personal messaging apps for sensitive data
• Forgetting to encrypt attachments before sending
• Not verifying recipient identity before sending confidential files
• Overlooking the security of physical transfers

Canadian Cyber’s Take

At Canadian Cyber, we design secure information transfer procedures that work in real-world business environments.

From encrypted email setups to controlled courier services, we make sure your information arrives intact, private, and verifiable.

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