ISO 27001 certified, who's not afraid!
Overview
Identity theft, intellectual property theft, internal fraud, virus, malicious hacker, earthquake, tsunami, easy-to-guess passwords, open internal access to sensitive data, absence of backups, etc., this is the everyday business Today's forecasts are increasingly challenging, are you and your company prepared?
It is not today that the market has the perception that knowledge and information, coupled with their proper management and application are fundamental to the success of any business. Investing in information security is no longer treated as an expense, but as an investment that will ensure the survival and success of your business.
Obtaining the ISO 27001 certificationIn addition to enabling the company to expand its market, provide a competitive advantage against competitors, is internationally recognized and attests that your company is secure in information management, and the best way to go.
ISO 27001 History
The norm ISO 27001 originated from BS 7799published by British Standards Institute (BSI). Reviewed by International Organization for Standardization (ISO), incorporated improvements and adaptations, contemplating the PDCA cycle of improvements and the process vision that management system standards have already incorporated.
Through a joint work that has been carried out since 2000, the review was made by a committee formed by ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) where suggestions for changes were compiled, discussed and presented throughout the work, culminating in the October 2005 publication we met.
Why Implement ISO 27001
Achieving information security at a satisfactory level requires a set of appropriate controls and security mechanisms to ensure that the organization's business and security objectives are met.
Being information one of the most valuable assets of an organization, unprotected it can be:
• Violated, disclosed or disclosed without proper authorization.
• Modified without your knowledge, becoming less valuable or worthless
• Lost, becoming untraceable or unlikely to recover
• Become unavailable when needed
The company that has this seal shows the market that it has an information security management model within the internationally accepted parameters as a healthy business environment.
Among the reasons for adopting the ISO 27001 we can quote:
• Protect critical organization information from:
the loss
Improper Use
Unauthorized Disclosure
the theft
• Ensure business continuity
• Assure business partners, regulators, suppliers and customers that your confidential information is secure.
• Maintain reputation and trust
Have certification ISO 27001 provides a competitive advantage for communication and relationships with your audiences, showing that your company cares and ensures the security of its internal practices and the information of its partners and customers.
The certification ISO 27001 assures Customers, Partners and Stakeholders that the organization:
• Identifies and manages risks to critical information assets.
• Continually assesses and reassesses risks proactively and systematically
• Implements controls in a manner commensurate with the risks
• Systematically owns and manages security holes
• Independently audit SGSI for compliance and effectiveness
Conclusion
Most organizations focus attention and security investments only on their physical and financial tangible assets, but devote little attention and investment to information assets that are considered vital in today's society.
We can only say that we achieve information security when implementing an information security management system that includes an appropriate set of controls, including policies, procedures, organizational structure and the hardware and software that underpin it.
Applying the standard throughout your organization gives you greater control over your processes and becomes increasingly effective and aligned with corporate business objectives, ensuring successful trading in a dynamic marketplace. , globalized and competitive like today.
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