ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard for organizations that want to continuously achieve their information security objectives.
This standard specifies requirements for the establishment, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of information security management systems in the context of the organization. The standard required assessment of information security risks and treatment of these risks (so-called risks “treatment”) through information security controls are certain basis for ensuring the confidentiality, availability and integrity of relevant information and achieving the desired security objectives.
ISO/IEC 27001 provides a framework for the application of policies, procedures and measures (including physical, legal and technical security controls listed in Annex A of standards and / or other registers or designed by the organization itself) in the organization’s information risk management processes.
By obtaining a certificate of compliance with the applicable requirements of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard, a numerous of advantages are gained, some of which are:
• Increased trust of clients, community, employees and international partners who demand an effective approach to information security issues.
• Possibility to participate in tenders and competitions in which a certified information security management system is required.
• Distinct communication of the organization with the public that it is committed to information security and to make efforts to avoid any security incidents, according to which, if they occur, all necessary actions are taken to minimize their side effects.
• The internationally recognized certificate improves the brand, reputation and image of the organization.
• A distinct commitment to systematic information security management has an advantage over business competitors who do not address these issues, which users of the organization’s services and products, and its partners, can easily find out.
• Optimization, achievement and demonstration of information security performance, cost reduction through more efficient use of resources.
• Establish solutions to prevent potential security incidents that could lead to sanctioning of the organization – especially in terms of breach of confidentiality, integrity and / or availability of information – and timely and effective response in case of such occurrence.
• Building trust in the application and compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the field of information security.
• Increased export strength to markets that require internationally recognized certification and laying the foundations for the organization’s long-term sustainability of partnerships.
