So what are some of the benefits of ISO 27001? Truth be told, in most cases when a client is approaching us regarding ISO 27001, it is to get certified because the end customer is requesting ISO 27001 certification. There is absolutely nothing wrong with having that motivation as the starting point, but you will hopefully also realise, that there are many more benefits to ISO 27001 than just certification. Below I have listed some of the benefits of ISO 27001 that I find are key:
- Satisfying customer requirement of certification against ISO 27001
- Makes tender responses quicker and easier
- Decreasing the cost associated with information security breaches
- Reduces likelihood of facing prosecution and fines
- Increased productivity through a process improvement approach
- Increased employee satisfaction by eliminating unnecessary work
- Protects brand and reputation of the organisation
- Minimized business risk through formal risk management procedures
- Protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability (CIA) of key information assets
- Having preventative information security measures in place
- Having corrective information security measures in place
- Improves the ability to recover operations and continue business as usual if a major incident happens
- Differentiation in the marketplace
- Compliance with legislation and regulation
- Higher revenue and customer satisfaction through increased trust
- Supports your preferred supplier status
- Helps to prepare for the unexpected
- Reduce third party scrutiny of information security requirements
- A management system that ensures regular review and reporting on the organisation, its objectives and areas for improvement
- Supports continuous improvement in the business
- Establishing trust with interested parties
- Builds a culture of security