What does BPMN stand for?

BPMN stands for Business Process Modeling and Notation. This standard provides a graphical representation for specifying business processes in a flowchart, which is easily understandable by all stakeholders, including business analysts, technical developers, and business managers.

The key purpose of BPMN is to bridge the gap between the design of business processes and their implementation through IT systems. Its use of standardized symbols facilitates clear communication and ensures consistency in process modeling. The notation includes a variety of shapes and symbols that represent different types of tasks, events, and gateways, allowing for a comprehensive representation of business workflows.

Understanding BPMN is crucial for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and others involved in security management, as it aids in identifying potential security risks in business processes, ensuring that security measures are integrated with business operations, and helping in the design of more secure processes.