ISO 27001 INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

What is ISO 27001?

ISO 27001 (formally known as ISO/IEC 27001:2013) is a specification for an information security management system (ISMS). An ISMS is a framework of policies and procedures that includes all legal, physical and technical controls involved in an organization’s information risk management processes. According to its documentation, ISO 27001 was developed to “provide a model for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving an information security management system

Who is ISO 27001 for?

ISO 27001 Certification is suitable for any organization, large or small, in any sector. The standard is especially suitable where the protection of information is critical, such as in the banking, financial, health, public, and IT sectors. The standard is also applicable to organizations which manage high volumes of data, or information on behalf of other organizations such as data centers and IT outsourcing companies.

ISO 27001: benefits

Protecting your organization’s information is critical for the successful management and smooth operation of your organization. Achieving ISO 27001 will aid your organization in managing and protecting your valuable data and information assets. By achieving certification to ISO 27001 your organization will be able to reap numerous and consistent benefits including:

Keeps confidential information secure

Provides customers and stakeholders with confidence in how you manage risk

Allows for the secure exchange of information

Helps you to comply with other regulations

Provide you with a competitive advantage

Consistency in the delivery of your service or product

Manages and minimizes risk exposure

Builds a culture of security

What benefits will it bring to my business or organization?

Government or public bodies may only contract suppliers that have been certified to ISO 27001 to allow participation in tenders.

Protect and manage your confidential data consistently.

Simplify third-party vendor reviews.

Gain market share and enhance your reputation.

Avoid financial penalties and losses that come from data breaches.

Define information security roles within your organization and improve focus.

Setting up a defined and mature information security incident response system.

Setting up business continuity and disaster recovery plan.

Decrease the need for frequent audits.

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