ISO 27001 Certification: Information Security

Dependable information security with ISO 27001 ISMS certification

Cybercrime is often the result of obsolete technology, mishandled confidential information, or virus-related security vulnerabilities. Cybercrime, IT outages, espionage, and data misuse are the consequences. Protect your organization by optimizing your information security management system (ISMS) to ISO/IEC 27001. The use of a documented information security management system enables you to react strategically to information security requirements from customers, your industry, and the government.
Our experienced team will guide you through each stage of ISO 27001 certification. This enables you to uncover possible risks and considerably increase your level of information security. Certification serves as proof that data protection and information security are important to you and that your company can react flexibly to unexpected threats.

ISO 27001 Certification at a Glance

With the introduction and certification of your information security management system, you can effectively respond to legal requirements and customer demands relevant to information security. Benefit from the advantages of ISO/IEC 27001: The standard focuses on both the implementation of technical measures and the documentation that takes into account all relevant risks for the respective business operation. Together, these fundamentals and the interlocking of technical and organizational measures create a robust level of security.
Considering your individual situation and providing a holistic view of your company, ISO 27001 certification ensures the integration of the standard into the entire corporate structure for added advantages. A stakeholder and risk analysis helps you to identify and implement the measures you need to sustainably increase your information security. In doing so, your ISMS can be optimized and adapted in an agile manner.

    Steps of the ISO 27001 Certification Process

    1. Information and preliminary audit (optional)
      Informational discussion and prepatory steps for the certification process
    2. Stage 1 audit
      Readiness assessment with a review of the management system description and documented processes
    3. Stage 2 audit
      Evaluation of the implementation of the management system in relation to the standard and your organization's documented procedures
    4. Audit report
      The auditor sends documentation of the audit to DEKRA to review their findings
    5. Certificate and seal
      After successful completion, you will receive your certificate and the DEKRA Seal (with a maximum term of three years)
    6. Surveillance audit
      A surveillance audit of the practical implementation is conducted the each year until recertification
    7. Recertification
      Three years after initial certification, steps 2 to 5 are repeated for the recertification audit
    Did you know DEKRA can perform remote audits?
    DEKRA offers remote audit solutions that increase flexibility, while decreasing setup time and travel costs. Remote audits include the same processes as on-site audits, but use secure technology to conduct interviews and tours, review documents, and inspect systems remotely. An audit may be fully remote or utilize a blended approach, depending on your needs and capabilities. Our remote audits meet ISO 19011:2018 and IAF MD 4:2018 standards for security and are accepted by ANAB.

    Your Reliable, Impartial Partner For ISO 27001 Certification

    With our ISO 27001 certification, you will benefit from our experts' many years of experience in the field of information security and management system certification. The globally recognized DEKRA Seal is a symbol that earns confidence.
    If you already have a quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015 , you are in a great position for a integrated ISO 27001 information security management system. With the inclusion of enhanced information security in your quality management program, you signal both externally and internally that company and customer-related data security is important to you. You can also save time and money by taking advantage of integrated certification with other standards, such as ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 .
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    What is ISO 27001?
    ISO 27001 is an international standard covering information security implementation for organizations. It was published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has established itself as a globally-recognized standard.
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