ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 Certifications for Information and Data Security

Data Breach

On Sep 22, 2023, the Hong Kong Consumer Council announced at its website that it experienced a malicious ransomware attack. It might compromise some sensitive data, including employees' and clients' data, personal records, and financial information of consumers. The attack resulted in severe damage to the council's computer system and created significant disruption to its hotline services and price comparison tools update. The extent of  suspected breached data is yet to be confirmed.

It’s just one the cases about data breaches in the world in recent days. These types of incidents highlight the critical role of information security in any organization, especially those that handle massive data or sensitive information. As a due diligence to address such risks of data breaches, more and more organizations are going for ISO 27001 information security management system and ISO 27701 privacy information management system certifications.

Understanding ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 Certifications

ISO 27001 is a globally recognized information security standard that provides a framework for effective information security management systems (ISMS). ISO 27701 is an extension of ISO 27001 that focuses on privacy information management systems (PIMS). By obtaining certification in these two domains, your organization can demonstrate its commitment to safeguarding sensitive information and protecting customers' privacy and security.

Benefits of ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 Certifications

There are many benefits to ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certification, including:

1. Enhanced Information Security and Privacy Management

By obtaining ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certification, your organization can demonstrate that it has established effective controls and processes to prevent, detect, and respond to information security and privacy incidents.

2. Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Requirements

There are more and more data protection regulations in different regions that organizations are required to comply with to avoid hefty fines and reputational damage. By obtaining ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications, your organization can demonstrate its efforts to ensure compliance with these legal and regulatory requirements related to information security and privacy management.

3. Increased Customer Trust and Confidence

Consumers are increasingly concerned about how organizations collect, store, process and protect their personal information. Obtaining ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certification demonstrates your organization's commitment to ensuring customer information is protected. This commitment increases customer trust and confidence in your organization.

4. Continuous Improvement

ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 require continuous improvement, which means that your organization must consistently evaluate its information security and privacy management systems and identify areas for improvement. This approach helps ensure that your organization remains up-to-date with the latest threats and technologies.

Relevant Services by DQS

• DQS is one of the global certification bodies, providing accredited certifications for ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 etc.
• DQS Academy will deliver public training courses to help customers understand the standards.