ISO 27001 ISMS Certification Services

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

Information and preliminary audit (optional)
Informational discussion and prepatory steps for the certification process

Stage 1 audit
Readiness assessment with a review of the management system description and documented processes
Stage 2 audit
Evaluation of the implementation of the management system in relation to the standard and your organization's documented procedures

Audit report
The auditor sends documentation of the audit to DEKRA to review their findings

Certificate and seal
After successful completion, you will receive your certificate and the DEKRA Seal (with a maximum term of three years)

Surveillance audit
A surveillance audit of the practical implementation is conducted the each year until recertification

Recertification
Three years after initial certification, steps 2 to 5 are repeated for the recertification audit

How to Get Ready For ISO 27001 Certification

For a time-saving and smooth certification process, you can prepare yourself by:

Determining the scope of the ISMS
Defining your information security policy and objectives
Developing a risk assessment and risk management methodology
Creating a statement of applicability
Defining security roles and responsibilities
Creating an inventory of assets
Ensuring acceptable use of assets
Defining policies, such as access control according to Annex A of ISO/IEC 27001

About ISO 27001

ISO 27001 is the globally recognized standard in the field of cybersecurity. This certification can be applicable to any company, regardless of size and industry. The standard provides important guidelines in the area of planning, implementation, control, and optimization of your information security.

Assessment parameters include:

The establishment of an appropriate ISMS
The implementation of a mechanism for identifying risks, self-assessment, prevention and remediation of security gaps
The plausibility of the defined security levels of the processed information
The implementation of appropriate measures to ensure adequate information security

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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ISO 27001 Certification: Information Security