The Importance of ISO/IEC 27001 and Transitioning to the 2022 Version

Demonstrate your commitment to information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection with an audit against ISO/IEC 27001.

Businesses need to remain interconnected while ensuring that information is timely and accurate, communications are clear, and confidentiality is maintained. A robust information security management system (ISMS) enables you to exploit interconnectivity while managing information security, cybersecurity and privacy risks.

ISO/IEC 27001 specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing maintaining and continually improving an ISMS. It also sets out the requirements for assessing and treating cyber risks, based on your specific needs.

Achieving ISO/IEC 27001 certification demonstrates your commitment to information security and provides assurance to clients and other partners that you are serious about protecting information under your control.

What are the benefits of ISO/IEC 27001 certification?

The long-term benefits include:

• Enhanced credibility
• Reduced risk of fraud, information loss and disclosure
• Demonstration of the integrity of your system
• Business culture transformation and greater awareness of the importance of keeping information secure
• New business opportunities with security-conscious customers
• A stronger notion of confidentiality throughout the workplace
• Better preparedness for the unavoidable – the next security event or incident
• Contribution to UN Sustainable Development Goal 9

What is the ISO/IEC 27001 certification process?

This process has seven steps:

1. Application and quote
2. Competence analysis – identify gaps in skills and competence at the outset
3. Gap assessment – identify any weaknesses before the formal audit
4. Stage 1 audit – confirmation that implementation is on track
5. Stage 2 audit – confirmation that implementation is complete
6. Certification – share your success
7. Ongoing improvement – regular surveillance visits

How can SGS help?

With years of worldwide experience in information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection, we can help you along the path to certification with an ISO/IEC 27001 audit. Your audit can include a gap assessment and benchmarking. We will determine your level of information security competence and provide advice on how to achieve ongoing improvement.

Transition from ISO/IEC 27001:2013 to ISO/IEC 27001:2022

Renamed Information Security, Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection – ISMS – Requirements, the 2022 edition reflects that the threats, their severity and frequency faced by organizations have changed since the 2013 edition. It also allows for realignment with the recently updated ISO/IEC 27002.

We can support you through your transition. Speak with us or visit our ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Transition Support page to find out more.

ISO/IEC 27001 training

Whether you are an auditor, professional or starter in ISMS, SGS Academy's training courses help equip you with the knowledge and skills to perform audits and implement a management system. 
Speak with us or visit our ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Training Courses page to find out more.

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