Implementing an Information Security Management System or ISMS will provide your business with a tried and tested robust system that will help to eradicate, or at the very least minimise the risk of security breaches with the potential for financial or legal fallout.
As many CG Business Consulting clients can attest, an effective ISO 27001 ISMS can provide a powerful management framework of policies and procedures to keep confidential and competitive information secure, format notwithstanding.
In light of recent IS/GDPR-related cases, we now know the detrimental impact data breaches, leaks or hacks can have on an organisation, especially when that information is leaked into the public domain. By establishing a documented system of controls and management, risks, and indeed opportunities, can be quickly and easily identified and acted upon.
Achieving ISO 27001 Certification clearly demonstrates that:
ISO 27001 certification publicly demonstrates your business is committed to continuous improvement of information security by way of identifying risks, assessing implications, and putting systems and controls in place to monitor and manage the strength of that security.
The Benefits of Certifying to ISO 27001 Include:
While achieving ISO 27001 does not fully guarantee against data breaches and cyber attacks, it does however help companies optimise mitigation and minimise disruption.
Essential Steps to Certification and Beyond:
Below are some of the process stages your business will need to go through to achieve ISO 27001: