INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT
ISO 27001:2022 is the International Standard
for Information Security Management Systems.
ISO 27001:2022 is the international standard that provides a framework for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) to provide continued confidentiality, integrity and availability of information as well as legal compliance. ISO 27001 certification is essential for protecting your most vital assets like employee and client information, brand image and other private information. The ISO standard includes a process-based approach to initiating, implementing, operating and maintaining your ISMS.
ISO 27001:2022 was published in 2022 and replaces the previous 2018 and 2013 versions of the standard.
ISO 27001 implementation is an ideal response to customer and legal requirements such as the GDPR and potential security threats including: cyber crime, personal data breaches, vandalism / terrorism, fire / damage, misuse, theft and viral attacks.
The ISO 27001 standard is also structured to be compatible with other management systems standards, such as ISO 9001, ISO 27701 and ISO 22301 and is technology and vendor neutral, which means it is completely independent of any IT platform. As such, all members of the company should be educated on what the standard means and how it applies throughout the organization.
Achieving accredited ISO 27001 certification shows that your company is dedicated to following the best practices of information security. Additionally, ISO 27001 certification provides you with an expert evaluation of whether your organization’s information is adequately protected. Read on to explore even more benefits of ISO 27001 certification.
ISO 27001 has seen a 24.7% increase in worldwide certificates consistently over the last two years, showing the growth and importance of UKAS accredited certification in recent times. Statistics straight from the most recent ISO Survey.
Have some questions about ISO 27001? We have answered some common frequently asked questions here.
One benefit of the ISO 9001 certification is that it is a flexible framework. It doesn’t tell a potential consumer that one way of running a business is better than any other; instead, certification verifies that a particular business meets ISO 9001’s quality management system standards. It also verifies that their method of manufacturing a product or providing a service has been designed to ensure a high-quality outcome for the customer.
ISO 9001 sets the international standard for companies looking for ways to meet or exceed quality control metrics. At the same time, it helps consumers distinguish between companies, allowing them to make educated choices when choosing a vendor. It does this by identifying best practices for each industry, standardizing those practices and promoting adherence to those practices.
Deliver products that consistently meet customer requirements and a service that is dependable and can be relied on.
Continual improvement of processes and resulting operational efficiencies mean money saved.
Improve the perception of your organization with staff, customers and suppliers.
Understand how statutory and regulatory requirements impact your organization and its customers.
Greater consistency and traceability of products and services means problems are easier to avoid and rectify.
Independent verification against a globally recognized industry standard speaks volumes.
Understand how statutory and regulatory requirements impact your organization and its customers.
Any organization can benefit from achieving ISO 9001 certification and implementing ISO 9001:2015 as its requirements are underpinned by universal management principles:
The Annex SL structure provides a common language between ISO management systems that streamlines the path to compliance related certifications.
The focus on risk identifies areas of concern in advance and allows you to allocate resources where they are most needed.
The leadership requirement engages upper-level management and brings quality assurance more in line with overall business objectives.
The performance evaluation and self-governance components can foster innovation and deliver enhanced value for stakeholders.
The emphasis on organizational context looks at quality management from a big-picture perspective.
Complete a Quote Request Form so we can understand you and your business. We will then use this to personally prepare a proposal for your certification and define what is known as your 'scope of assessment'.
We will then contact you to book your assessment with an ICB assessor. This consists of two mandatory visits that form the Initial Certification Audit. Please note that you must be able to demonstrate that your management system has been operational for a minimum of three months, has been subject to a management review and a full cycle of internal audits.
Following a successful two stage audit, a decision is made and if positive, your certification is issued by ICB. You will receive both a hard and soft copy of the certificate. Certification is valid for three years and maintained through surveillance audits (years one and two,) and a recertification audit in year three.
