Since the information a company wants to protect these days is most often in digital form and largely contains personal data, the ISO 27000 series provides both cyber security and data protection. The management system provides a solid basis for working systematically with cyber security, information security and data protection.
Certification is carried out pursuant to the ISO 27001 standard – the third largest ISO standard in the world for certifications.
ISO 27001 requirements
In order to become ISO 27001 certified, a company must meet the following criteria:
- The organization has a management system which meets the requirements of the standard to be applied;
- The system is a natural part of the day-to-day operations of the organization;
- The system is described;
- The system and the description are regularly maintained;
- A statement regarding suitability is prepared in which security measures included in the certification are specified; and
- The operation is audited relative to the requirements of ISO 27001 by an accredited certification body, e.g. SBSC.
Advantages of ISO 27001 certification
When a company is certified in accordance with ISO 27001, it means that an independent review of the company’s management system for information security has been carried out and has been deemed to meet the requirements of the standard.
The following are some of the advantages of certifying your company in accordance with ISO 27001:
- Improved information management: Certification entails long-term, efficient and reliable routines for handling information, which can help you protect the company’s information assets such as, for example, customer information, trade secrets and other sensitive data.
- Improved compliance: Certification supports your effort to comply with laws and rules relating to information management and data security which, in turn, leads to avoiding any fines or sanctions for deficient compliance.
- Increased credibility: Certification contributes to the company’s credibility and improved reputation amongst clients and partners who feel secure in handling information with the company.
- Competitive advantage: Certification can provide certain competitive advantages since it sends a clear signal regarding your undertaking to maintain a high standard of information management and data security.
- Increased efficiency: Implementation of the ISO 27001 standards can lead to an increase in efficiency and productivity since the risk of information-related interruptions and incidences is reduced.
Advantages of being certified by SBSC
- SBSC is Scandinavia’s leading certification body within fire safety and security. A certification by SBSC shows your customers that you meet all the requirements in relevant standards.
- SBSC’s certification is a seal of approval and guarantee that your company, your personnel, your services and your management system are regularly assessed by an independent certification body.
- SBSC’s auditors have many years’ experience in the industry and extensive expertise within the area. We are happy to share our know-how and experience.
- SBSC’s certificates and certification marks enjoy substantial market value and a high level of recognition both in the industry and with end customers and standards authorities.
- SBSC’s certifications are internationally recognized.
- We can help you with marketing; Describe your company on sbsc.se while showcasing your logo and product, and effortlessly informing your customers about your valid certificates. Our website gets thousands of visitors searching for certified companies, products and persons every month.
