Becoming certified to ISO27001 helps organisations demonstrate their commitment to information security and their capability to protects their customers’ information. In doing so, achieving certification can improve relationships with clients, partners and suppliers and provide a significant competitive advantage over non-certified rivals. Many organisations, including those in corporate, government and not-for-profit spaces now require their suppliers and partners to be fully ISO27001 compliant, so being certified can help your organization to meet contractual requirements and win more business.

Furthermore, adopting ISO27001 will ensure your organization has implemented adequate security controls that help protect information in line with increasingly rigid regulatory requirements such as the GDPR and the Australia Privacy Act. As the threat of cyber attacks continues to increase, implementing an ISO27001-certified information security management system (ISMS) will help your organization avoid the risks of potential financial and reputational damage associated with a serious data breach.