ISO 27001:2022 certification is now available from ISO Accelerator. Read on to learn everything you need to know about the new version of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard.
In this era of ever-increasing connectivity and digitisation, information security has become an absolutely vital concern for businesses of all sizes in virtually every sector. Cyber attacks become more common - and more sophisticated - with each passing year, forcing business owners to go above and beyond in order to keep sensitive information out of the wrong hands.
Data breaches are now a front-of-mind issue for consumers and investors alike, so reassurances are crucial. Implementing an information security management system (ISMS) and obtaining ISO 27001 certification is an excellent way to demonstrate that your organisation takes this issue seriously.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) recently published a new version of ISO/IEC 27001, the leading global standard for information security management systems. Here's a quick summary of what you need to know about this update...
What's new in ISO 27001:2022?
According to the ISO website, the latest ISO 27001 update aims to "address global cybersecurity challenges and improve digital trust". This is to be achieved through a new and improved framework that will help organisations to keep their information assets safe even as technologies continue to evolve.
'Confident vulnerability' is a running theme. Andreas Wolf, the chairman of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27, asserts that:
"The organizations that will lead us into the digital future are those that are not only vulnerable enough to admit they can't do it alone, but are also confident and savvy enough to realize that it's better for businesses to not even attempt it."
Following the guidance of the new ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard will grant organisations a number of benefits, including:
- Greater resistance against cyber attacks
- A centrally-managed information security management system
- Improved security for all types of information (including paperwork as well as digital data)
- Streamlined systems and reduced costs
- A framework for responding to future security threats
ISO 27001:2022 requirements
The full ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard is available from the ISO website, but if you just want a quick overview, here are some of the key requirements for ISO 27001:2022 certification...
- The information security management system (ISMS) must be documented in detail. Documentation should outline the system's scope and objectives, define key roles, and state information security / access control policies.
- The ISMS must be tailored to the organisation that plans to implement it. There is no 'one size fits all' solution for information security in the modern era.
- The ISMS must be implemented throughout the whole of the organisation to protect against threats at every level. All members of staff must be familiarised with the ISMS and how it affects them.
- Before the organisation can receive ISO 27001 certification, an audit must be carried out to ensure that there are zero non-conformances.
If you would like to learn more about the new version of ISO 27001 and how to obtain ISO 27001:2022 certification for your company, please contact ISO Accelerator today. We can help you to get certified within a short timeframe while keeping costs low.
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