You may be wondering what the advantage of ISO 27001 Certification exactly are for your organization. After all, the ISO 27001 Certification is not yet compulsory in many countries. So, what are the benefits for your business in undertaking the effort & bearing the costs to implement an information security management system(ISMS)?
What is ISO 27001 Certification?
ISO 27001 Certification is a worldwide ISO standard created to serve as a framework to strengthen an organization’s Information Security Management System. ISO 27001 Certification covers all policies & processes related to how information is controlled and used by an organization. ISO 27001 was originally published in year 2005 and then revised in year 2013
Why ISO 27001 Certification is required & to whom is it applicable?
ISO 27001 Certification is a requirement in different-different industries where organizations handle highly sensitive Information. ISO 27001 certification (ISMS) proves to customers/client, stakeholders, governments, and regulatory bodies that your organization is protect and trustworthy. For any organization dealing with sensitive information, be it non-profit or profit, a small business, a large business, a state-owned business or a private business sector company, ISO 27001 is an indispensable asset for all of them.
ISO certification adds value to your organization and increases your organizations reputation in the marketplace by serving as an official document that is a testament to your high-compliance=-standards and solid security systems. ISO 27001 Certification also support avoids financial damages or penalties incurred due to data/information breaches or security incidents. Organizations looking to work in an environment where all data is securely processed will always seek and favor organizations that are ISO 27001 Certified as it becomes a prerequisite instead of an added advantage.
Benefits of getting ISO 27001 certification
1. Improved processes & strategies
ISO 27001 Certification puts cyber strategy at the forefront of its certification. Qualified auditors seek to address your risks in order to mitigate security breaches. They will map out goals and objectives in an actionable approach to define data security responsibility across your team. ISO certification process will also support you create documentation that can be used as a guide & updated for years to come.
2. Increase Data Security
ISO 27001 Certification support you establish an ultra safe data security management system. Through implementation, you’ll understand your own security landscape and the most up-to-date digital defense mechanisms.
3. Awards you with a mark of quality
Another major advantage of becoming ISO 27001 certified is the wonders it does for your organization reputation. This award is word widely recognised and externally assured, conveying to the business world that you are a credible and trustworthy organisation.
4. Creates a culture of continual improvement
Part of the ethos of ISO 27001 Certification is it strives to keep its users ahead of the latest changes in technology. In the ever-evolving world of cyber security, this is a weight off your shoulders as you are reassured that, with the help of ISO 27001 Certification, you will always be able to meet new requirements and obligations.
5. Aligns with current management systems
The good news is that ISO 27001 Certification aligns with any current ISO management system you already have in place, partially thanks to its Annex SL structure. Because it slots in so easily and has many overlapping clauses with other ISOs, this eliminates the need for constant checking and auditing throughout your management systems: they fit together like cogs in a well-oiled machine.
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