Today, all companies are aware of the importance of security in a company and the care that must be taken in terms of handling and hosting data. However, it is not enough to talk about the importance of security, you also must be able to show that you have the ability to keep the products and services themselves safe.
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This is where certifications come into play and this time, we are going to focus particularly on the IS27001 certification.
What is the ISO 27001 certification?
It is an international standard, issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), whose task is to describe how to manage information security in a company. It can be implemented in any type of company, in order to obtain an independent certification which will confirm that information security has been implemented following the regulations.
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Currently, ISO 27001 is the main international standard regarding information security, as evidenced by the incessant growth of companies that have it, since having this certification entails a differentiation from other companies, improving their image and competitiveness.
ISO 27001 is the main international standard regarding information security
Spain is among the top 10 countries with the highest amount of ISO certifications, particularly it is ranked number seven at international level and third at European level, with nearly 2,000 companies holding this recognition, a figure that in recent years has experienced a significant growth, since in 2017 there were only 800 companies with this certificate in Spain.
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The central axis of this regulation focuses on protecting information confidentiality, integrity and availability in a company. This is achieved by investigating the potential problems that could affect information and then defining what needs to be done to prevent these problems from happening.
Why is it necessary to have it?
At a time like the current one, where we have almost 90% of our systems computerized, computer security has become indispensable.
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Among the advantages of having the ISO 27001 certificate, we can highlight the following:
- Commercial advantage: While the number of companies that have this certification increases year by year, there are still few, so having this recognition increases the prestige of the company.
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- Economically profitable: The purpose of this regulation is to be prepared and to be able to prevent security issues that would surely cause damage to the company's monetary accounts, so that the required investment is sure to be profitable.
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- It is a way to assure companies that they comply with all applicable legislation.
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- Organization improvement: The implementation of this certification helps solve organizational situations in companies because it encourages companies to write their main processes, thus speeding up many tasks.
As for Uniway, we have recently completed and approved the renewal audit of this certification, which we have had since 2012, so we continue to offer our services with the best guarantees.
