ISO 27001:2022 Innovations in Information Security

A new and improved version of ISO/IEC 27001 has been released to address global cybersecurity issues and enhance digital trust. The world's most well-known standard for information security management helps organizations protect their information assets – a critical aspect in today’s increasingly digital world.

As hackers develop more sophisticated cybercrime techniques, cybercrimes are becoming more serious and complex. The World Economic Forum's Global Cybersecurity Outlook report points to evidence that cyberattacks globally increased by 125% in 2021, with the trend continuing until 2024. In this rapidly changing environment, leaders need to adopt a strategic approach to cyber risks.

Cybercrimes are becoming more serious and complex. Andreas Wolf, who leads the expert group responsible for the standard, says, "In the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, systemic interdependencies create both downward cost effects and much greater upward value for cyber risks."

"Organizations that will lead us into the digital future are not only vulnerable enough to admit they cannot do this on their own, but they are also confident and insightful enough to understand that it is better for businesses not even to try."

To tackle these cybersecurity challenges, organizations must enhance their resilience and implement cybersecurity mitigation efforts. Here's how ISO/IEC 27001 can benefit your organization:

• Secure information in all forms, including paper-based, cloud-based, and digital data
• Increase resilience against cyberattacks
• Provide a centrally managed framework that protects all information in one place
• Provide protection across the organization, including against technology-based risks and other threats
• Respond to evolving security threats
• Reduce costs and ineffective spending on defense technologies
• Maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data

Organizations adopting cyber resilience are rapidly emerging as leaders in their industries. Those who embrace cyber resilience through a confident security gap emerge as leaders in their sectors and set the standard for their ecosystems. The holistic approach of ISO/IEC 27001 means that it covers not just IT but the entire organization. People, technology, and processes all benefit.

When you use ISO/IEC 27001, you demonstrate to stakeholders and customers that you are committed to managing information securely and safely. It’s a great way to promote your organization, celebrate achievements, and prove your reliability.

Source: www.iso.org