What is the ISO 27001 Standard?

At a time when more of us are digitally connected and working remotely than ever before, protecting your information security has never been more important. The ISO/IEC 27001 standard is the international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). It helps organisations proactively manage their information security risks and protect their information assets.

ISO/IEC 27001 requires organisations to adopt a risk based approach to the security of all information. This standard is not a prescriptive document, rather it is intended to enable organisations to ensure the security of information through the assessment and treatment of information security risks, documented in a Statement of Applicability.

The ISO/IEC 27001 standard provides a framework that helps organisations secure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of their information assets. That means that only authorised people can access and alter information, and they can access the information when they need it.

Benefits of ISO 27001 Certification

An Information Security Management System that is ISO/IEC 27001 certified demonstrates your commitment to protecting information that has been entrusted to you. Whether that be by your employees, suppliers, or partners. It also helps you manage risks to your information security and identify potential threats before they become serious.

The benefits of achieving ISO/IEC 27001 certification for your Information Security Management System are varied and include:

• Demonstrated due diligence by meeting regulatory and customer requirements

• Meeting international best practice for security

• Meeting tender requirements and stand out from the competition

• Improved reputation and enhanced company profile

• Demonstrated integrity of data to customers, suppliers and other stakeholders

• Reduced risk of fraud, information loss and disclosure

• Increased resilience to cyber attacks

• Prompt detection of data leakage and rapid reaction to breaches

• Reduced costs associated with information security

• All forms of information, ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability of data secured

• Ensured workplace confidentiality and improved company culture

• Easily integrated with other management systems

ISO 27001 Certification Mark