ISO 27001 — What are your reasons for certification?
Have you been tasked with obtaining ISO 27001 for your company? Perhaps your competitors have it and you wonder if it is something your organisation needs too?
Read on to find out the top five reasons our clients state for requiring ISO 27001 certification — some may seem very familiar!
Firstly, though, what is ISO 27001? Also known as ISO/ IEC 27001, it is the blueprint for an effective information security management system (ISMS). Through an ISMS, organisations of all types and sizes are able to implement, manage and review best practices for keeping their information secure. The information a company manages could be anything from intellectual property data to confidential employee details or company financial information.
Clearly, in today’s technological age it is vital that organisations manage their information effectively. ISO 27001 certification can reassure your customers and employees that your company takes information management seriously and that you adopt best practices.
So, what are the main reasons our customers state for choosing ISO 27001 certification? Starting in at number five,
5. My boss wants certification
Whether it is a decision made at board level or simply the drive of an individual — what the boss wants, the boss gets…
4. Improving security
What was the stuff of sci-fi a decade ago, is now a reality and while new technology is making communicating and doing business easier than ever before, it has also bred a whole new world of cyber-crime. Adopting IS0 27001 standards is widely regarded as one of the best ways to ensure the security as well as manage the information an organisation holds.
3. Regulatory control
Depending on the sector your organisation is in, you may find that your regulatory body is specifying ISO 27001 adoption as standard. For regulators this means they need not come up with their own security requirements and that they can be sure of a minimum level of information security across the industry.
2. One step ahead
In today’s marketplace customers can often easily do business with companies around the world, so standing out and keeping ahead of the competition is vital in winning and retaining business. Respected and valued, ISO 27001 certification reassures customers that information security is important to your organisation.
And the number one reason our customers specify ISO 27001 certification is…
1. Customer request
Arguably the most important reason, our customers tell us they are opting for ISO 27001 certification because their customers are telling them they want them to have it.
ISO 27001 certification reassures your customers that you are committed to good information security and that sharing information with you won’t lead to a ‘weak link’ in their security chain.
What’s more, having certification can enhance tenders and bids and set you apart from your competitors.
As well as helping organisations operate under best practices, ISO 27001 can also help reassure clients and staff that the information your organisation holds is secure.
Obtaining ISO 27001 can represent a significant commitment of internal resources, however, our ISO 27001 toolkit has been designed to help you through the process. Visit www.certikit.com/products/iso-27001-toolkit/ to find out more and to watch a short introductory film.
