Why should you get an ISO27001 certification?
Imagine 147 million American’s personal information – think Social Security numbers, birth dates, and addresses – being leaked in a data breach. Well, this in fact happened in the 2017 Equifax data breach, which not only violated hundreds of millions of people’s personal information, but also disrupted critical operations and triggered extensive legal battles and fines. Unsurprisingly, the breach eroded the public’s trust in Equifax as consumers felt they couldn’t rely on the company’s ability to safeguard critical data. If this incident taught us anything, it highlighted the need for robust cyber security measures, such as the ISO27001 certification.
What is the ISO 27000 series?
Developed by the International Organisation for Standardisation, the ISO 27000 series is a flexible information security framework that can be applied to all organisations – regardless of their size or industry. There are a total of 60 standards within the series, covering a broad spectrum of information security issues,along with two primary standards ; ISO 27001 and 27002, which dictate the requirements for establishing an information security management system (ISMS).
The ISO 27001 is a risk management framework that enables organisations to effectively identify and hence mitigate risks to their critical information assets that are essential to an organisation’s function.
Is an ISO27001 certification worth the cost?
Getting an ISO27001 certification involves investing in employee training, conducting regular audits, and adjusting processes. These upfront costs and additional admin might be a hurdle initially for some, but they do play a critical foundation for robust cybersecurity. And we’re certain that safeguarding your reputation and ensuring long term business resilience is guaranteed to win you those brownie points.
In highly regulated sectors like aged care, healthcare and government – where data security is absolutely paramount – the increased marketability and trust that the certification brings can open doors to both domestic and international business opportunities. It also proves that your organisation is dedicated to continuous improvement, leading to stronger stakeholder confidence.
At Insite Cx, we believe that the return on investment – in terms of long term cost savings, risk mitigation, and elevated customer trust – make the ISO27001 certification a strategic investment for your organisation. In fact, the implementation doesn’t have a fixed cost structure, and is often negotiable
How do you get an ISO27001 certification?
If you’re looking to take the leap and get certified, the very first step is to conduct a comprehensive gap analysis of your current security practices against the standard’s requirements. Then, you should design and implement a tailored ISMS to mitigate the identified risks, update policies, and improve processes. Don’t forget to include thorough employee training or upskilling. After your ISMS is deployed, the last step is to engage an accredited certification body to conduct an external audit. Passing this audit will successfully validate your compliance with ISO27001 standards.
ISO27001 goes much further than checking a box – it’s a demonstration of your resilience. For organisations in aged care, early childhood education and government, our ICT solutions ensure that your cybersecurity exceeds global standards.
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