ISO 27001 is a standard that is an information security management system that gives support to organizations thus establishing, implementing, maintaining and continuously improving their information security process. This certification is proof to certify an organisation has taken up necessary measures to take charge of their information and the management of the security on information provided. Organizations are required to take up this certification, to improve and manage their data privacy and confidentiality and data security.

 the Importance of ISO 27001 Certification

This certification entails documentation, which is required to give a hand on the Information security management system since it contains the policies that organizations develop. secondly, it entails the standard overview in which ISO 27001 being part of ISO 27000 clearly gives what is required in the maintaining, implementing, establishing and continual improvement of the Information Security management system. Intern L audits and management reviews are also supposed to be conducted to ensure the effectiveness of the information security management system and its performance and give feedback on what is to be improved.

Benefits of the ISO 27001 certification

Since this type of Information security management system is required, an organization stands a chance of many benefits with it. One is that it is used in enhancing security. It reduces the risk of data breaches which may paint an organization red. It protects the organization’s sensitive information. Secondly, this is a compliance that is legal and regulatory. In addition it adds value to the trust between an organizational and its clients, employers and stakeholders.  This certification is also known to set aside competition of organizations in the market place. Moreover, it can identify and manage security risks that are in the organization.

Disadvantages of Lacking ISO 27001 certification

When an an organization is not certified it loses its credibility and trust from its clients, customers, employees and stakeholders who contribute in its making. Secondly, it can not stand a chance with other certified partners to progress. The organization may lose business deals due to it not having an ISO 27001 Certification. In addition the uncertified organization, risks it’s data privacy since, data security may be tampered with and they may not know of it, thus tampering with its brand too. Moreover, the organization may find it difficult in allocating resources since the ISO 27001 is supposed to help the organization through risk assessment prioritize some if not all security disruptions.

Conclusion

The ISO 27001 certification is very important to any organization that required security on the data they have and store from their clients and employees. Such security measures give the organization in question better opportunities and benefits. Since data management policies also need to be implemented the ISO 27001 certification important gives an organization the help needed and the security management. Business grows too in the midst of tough competition because of this certification. They are secured and do not need to pay heavy fines after breaches of their security data system.

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