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ISO/IEC 27001 certification: Leading international standard for information security management systems

Conformity mark ISO/IEC 27001

What is ISO/IEC 27001?

ISO/IEC 27001 is the internationally recognized standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It provides organizations with a structured framework to safeguard data, IT systems, and processes by ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of information.

The standard applies to all types of organizations, regardless of size or sector, and covers all forms of information—from digital data to paper documents, physical assets, and even critical knowledge held by staff.

ISO/IEC 27001 certification demonstrates the effectiveness of your ISMS and builds trust among customers, partners, and stakeholders. 

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Our target group of ISO/IEC 27001 certification

ISO 27001 is applicable to organizations of all sizes and industries, including:

  • Corporations managing sensitive digital or physical information
  • Critical infrastructure operators (KRITIS) requiring compliance and risk reduction
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to improve cybersecurity and stakeholder trust
  • Companies wishing to integrate ISO 27001 with existing ISO standards, such as ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 20000-1 (IT service), or ISO 22301 (business continuity)

Your benefits of ISO/IEC 27001 certification

  • Enhanced data security
    Protect IT and OT systems from cyber threats and operational risks
  • Regulatory compliance
    Align with GDPR and other legal requirements
  • Improved stakeholder trust
    Show commitment to information security to customers, partners, and authorities
  • Cost efficiency
    Reduce resource waste and optimize processes through structured security management
  • Integration-friendly
    Harmonized with other ISO management system standards

Climate change considerations to management system standards

On February 2024, the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) IAF published a joint communiqué to highlight the addition of climate change considerations to a number of existing ISO management system standards (MSS).

Clauses 4.1 and 4.2 of the MSS are affected. This is to ensure that climate change issues are considered by the organization in the context of the effectiveness of the management system in addition to all other aspects.

The audit process for ISO 27001 certification

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Inquiry, proposal development & process overview

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Commissioning & customized planning

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Audit phase: Organizational insight & certification readiness

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Assessment of conformity & recognizing improvement opportunities

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Review and certificate preparation

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Issuance of certification

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Ongoing system optimization and competitive growth

Frequently asked questions

FAQs on ISO/IEC 27001

ISO 27001 provides a structured framework to protect all types of information, manage risks, and ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA).

Organizations must establish an ISMS, conduct risk assessments, implement necessary controls, document procedures, and demonstrate continuous improvement.

Certification is obtained through a formal audit by an accredited certification body, such as TÜV NORD, following a structured evaluation process.

Improved data security, regulatory compliance, cost-efficiency, stakeholder trust, and continuous process improvement.

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