Benefits of Implementing the ISO 27001

Market differentiation and improved reputation due to positive influence on company prestige. Drastically reducing the internal and external risks to the information technology infrastructure. Make the security and privacy nearly impregnable. Minimizes operational risk and threats are assessed and vulnerabilities are mitigated.

Introduction :
ISO/IEC 27001, is a part of the ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards. This Information Security Management System (ISMS) standard was initially published in October 2005 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electro technical Commission (IEC).

The two key reasons for the growing interest in certification to ISO 27001 are the proliferation of threats to information and the growing range of regulatory and statutory requirements that relate to information protection. Information security threats are a global phenomena, and every organization and individual who uses (primarily) electronic information is susceptible to them. These threats are automated, ubiquitous and loose on the internet. In addition, data is exposed to many other dangers, like natural phenomena, through external attack or internal corruption and theft.

The last decade has observed the development of a body of legislation and regulation around information and data security management, some aimed at ensuring that individual data is secured and some aimed at ensuring that corporate financial, operational and risk management systems are appropriately reinforced.

A validated information security management system, that provides guidance for the deployment of best practice, is increasingly seen as a necessity in compliance terms and certification is increasingly required ISO/IEC 27001:2013 is a standard developed for this specific purpose. It helps in guiding an organization in establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving a documented Information Security Management System within the context of the organization’s overall business risks. It specifies requirements for the implementation of security controls customized to the needs of individual organizations.

Who should implement?
ISO/IEC 27001:2013 covers all types of organizations (e.g. commercial enterprises, government agencies, not-for profit organizations).
Other benefits:

Other benefits:

• Increases overall organizational efficiency and effectiveness and operational performance.
  
• Provides a process for Information Security and Corporate Governance.
  
• Provides the organization with continuous protection that allows for a flexible, effective, and defensible approach to security and privacy.
  
• Brings your organization to compliance with legal, regulatory, and statutory requirements
  
• Vendor status enhancement of the organization