Businesses must 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 certification demonstrates your commitment to information security and assures clients and other partners that you are serious about protecting information under your control.
The long-term benefits of ISO/IEC 27001 certification
Certification supports your organization in several ways:
- Enhanced credibility with clients and partners
- Reduced risk of fraud, information loss and disclosure
- Demonstrated integrity across your systems
- Increased awareness of information security across your business culture
- New business opportunities with security-conscious customers
- Stronger confidentiality throughout the workplace
- Improved preparedness for security events and incidents
- Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals, including Goals 9, 11, 12 and 16
Why SGS for ISO/IEC 27001?
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, helping determine your current level of information security competence and identify opportunities for ongoing improvement.
Our SGS Academy training courses equip you with the knowledge and skills to perform audits and implement the management system.
For more information, contact our experts or check out our ISO/IEC 27001 service page.
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.
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