ISO 27001 - Information security
Information security in the digital world
In our digital society, information is of great value to organisations and must be well protected from threats such as hackers and data breaches. ISO 27001, the international standard for information security, helps with this. In this blog, we discuss ISO 27001 and the benefits for organisations.
The core of ISO 27001:
ISO 27001 is a globally recognised standard that supports organisations in ensuring the availability, confidentiality and integrity of information. It provides a structured approach to setting up an information security management system (ISMS) and minimises the risk of data breaches. An ISO 27001 certification shows that an organisation is serious about information security and has implemented appropriate measures.
The certification process:
After implementing the required measures, an organisation can obtain the ISO 27001 certification, which is valid for three years. Annual audits ensure that the certification is tested, keeping organisations alert and continuing to improve where and if necessary.
Implementing ISO 27001 and achieving certification offers significant benefits:
- Improved information security: reduces the risk of data breaches, data theft and reputational damage.
- Compliance: helps with compliance with laws and regulations, such as the AVG which recommends an information security management system (ISMS) or with the NIS2 for SME suppliers in the NIS2 chain, for example, to meet requirements that may be imposed by Essential and Key Service Providers.
- Continuous improvement: encourages regular reviews and adaptations to new threats and technological developments.
- Efficiency: standardised processes improve operational efficiency and productivity.
- Competitive advantage: increases trust with customers and partners through demonstrated compliance with this international information security standard.
- Awareness: increases risk awareness within the organisation through training and testing.
- Reduce costs: increased security reduces the likelihood and impact of incidents and data breaches and the resulting recovery costs if they occur.
- Reduces risk of data loss and reputational damage, leading to long-term cost savings.
ISO 27001 provides a solid framework for effective information security and helps organisations meet the increasingly stringent requirements of the digital world.
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