What is ISO/IEC 27001? | A Definition by UpGuard

What is ISO/IEC 27001?

ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard for improving the cyber resilience of information systems.

Though ISO/IEC 27001 certification is optional, it’s highly recommended because it demonstrates an organization’s exemplary cybersecurity practices.

Key takeaways

Organizations that don’t wish to pursue ISO 27001 certification can still apply the framework to improve their security posture
ISO 27001 is industry agnostic, any business can improve its cybersecurity with the framework.
ISO/IEC 27001 compliance could assist with GDPR compliance.

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