What is ISO/IEC 27001?
ISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard that specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System.
The standard is based on a risk management approach and is designed to help organisations:
- Identify information security risks
- Implement appropriate controls to manage those risks
- Protect sensitive and confidential information
- Demonstrate a structured approach to information security
ISO/IEC 27001 does not guarantee the prevention of security incidents or data breaches. Instead, it provides a framework for managing information security risks in a controlled and auditable manner.
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What is the ISO/IEC 27001 Certification Standard?
ISO/IEC 27001 certification refers to the independent assessment of an organisation’s Information Security Management System against the requirements of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard by an accredited certification body.
The standard requires organisations to define the scope of their ISMS, conduct information security risk assessments, implement appropriate controls, and maintain documented evidence of ongoing management and improvement.
ISO/IEC 27001 is widely used to demonstrate due diligence in information security and regulatory compliance. Certification outcomes are determined solely by independent certification bodies.



