Compliance and certification in accordance with

ISO 27001 Information Security

Information security (ISO 27001) is essential to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information. This involves implementing appropriate technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorised access, changes, or interference with information.

It helps not to see ISO 27001 as an obligation, but rather as a tool for bringing structure to the organisation of a higher level of information security within a company.

Jasper Witteveen

Jr. Consultant

About the ISO 27001 standard

ISO 27001, the standard for information security, ensures that your organisation can demonstrate responsible handling of business information. The standard also ensures that you implement adequate security measures. After all, you don’t want your business information—such as customer personal data—falling into the wrong hands.

The ISO 27001 standard provides guidance for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving a documented Information Security Management System (ISMS). As a result, the confidentiality, integrity and confidentiality of information within your organisation is assured. By working according to the ISO 27001 certification, your organisation can demonstrate that all confidentiality-related risks are properly addressed.

Why certify to ISO 27001 – what are the benefits?

In addition to protecting business data and information, there are several other advantages to choosing ISO 27001:

Compliance with laws and regulations

ISO 27001 helps you demonstrate compliance with relevant laws and regulations, such as the GDPR and other standards, reducing legal risks and building trust with regulators.

Support for consistent policy

The standard facilitates the implementation of a uniform information security policy, enabling employees to act consistently and apply security measures systematically.

Trust and assurance for clients

A certified ISMS demonstrates that you handle business information with care, offering clients and stakeholders reassurance and confidence.

Optimised risk reduction

By clearly documenting security processes, risks are identified and managed at an early stage—leading to fewer incidents and lower recovery costs.

Fast implementation

With the right guidance, ISO 27001 can be implemented within a few months, enabling you to quickly benefit from a robust security system and ensure your organisation’s continuity.

Plan Do Check Act (PDCA)

The ISO 27001 standard for information security describes the steps for securing information using the Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) cycle. The PDCA cycle supports continuous improvement, which is a key part of your ISMS. An ISMS software tool can help you follow the PDCA steps aligned with your organisation’s goals and risks, ensuring ongoing improvement.

The PDCA cycle forms the basis of the ISO management system:

Plan phase: a plan is drawn up, outlining the results to be achieved and how to get there.
Do phase: objectives and tasks are linked to the plan, to be carried out throughout the year.
Check phase: actual results are compared to the planned outcomes.
Act phase: if adjustments are needed, they are made in the “reactive” phase. The “proactive” phase involves exploring innovative options to be integrated into the management system. This is known as the proactive phase.

Learn more about the PDCA cycle

The ISO 27001 audit

A certification process based on an audit may be unfamiliar territory. Uncertainty can lead to stress. That’s why we recommend implementing an ISMS that helps your organisation navigate the certification process smoothly. An ISMS supports step-by-step implementation of the required information per topic. This enables your organisation to prepare effectively for the audit and demonstrate to the auditor that documentation is in good order. An independent Certification Body (CB) assesses whether your organisation meets the ISO 27001 certification criteria. Any shortcomings are reported by the CB if further improvement is needed. If the audit results are positive, certification follows and you receive an official ISO 27001 certificate!

GDPR in relation to ISO 27001

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European law designed to ensure the protection of personal data within the EU. Compliance with the ISO 27001 standard helps your organisation implement appropriate and consistent measures to protect personal data.

To meet GDPR requirements and establish a PIMS (Privacy Information Management System), there is a specific additional standard: ISO 27701. This can be seen as a privacy extension on top of ISO 27001.

Working together on your information security in line with ISO 27001?

Protify offers various options to support, implement and maintain an ISMS tailored to your organisation. Our consultants provide the right advice, guidance and execution for all your information security questions. Together, we prepare the required (policy) documentation and ensure that your organisation is ready for certification.

Want to get started quickly and become ISO 27001 certified within a few months? Interested in assessing your organisation’s current position through a gap analysis? We offer a tailored programme for every question. From advice and guidance to execution—we have the solution for your organisation.

Why choose ISO 27001

We help you systematically secure sensitive information (such as customer data, employee records and trade secrets) against leaks, hacks and loss based on the ISO 27001 framework.

Together, we perform a structured risk assessment to map all threats and implements appropriate controls. This prevents incidents and reduces the impact of security issues.

ISO 27001 requires you to clearly define, document and follow processes related to information management. This leads to greater consistency and fewer errors or ad hoc decisions.

More and more companies and government bodies require ISO 27001 certification in tenders or partnerships. Certification helps you stay attractive as a trusted partner.

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