ISO 27001: Benefits of certification for your company
The ISO 27001 is becoming increasingly important as an international standard for information security management (ISMS) – also in Austria. Companies from various industries rely on this certification to ensure the security of their data, fulfil regulatory requirements and arm themselves against cyber threats. The ISO 27001 status report provides an in-depth analysis of the use of the standard in Austria and illustrates the benefits and simplifications for companies.
What are the benefits of ISO 27001 certification?
Protecting our data and information is becoming increasingly complex in the age of AI, cyberattacks and increasing digitalisation. ISO 27001 certification can make it much easier to comply with security standards. According to the latest status report on ISO 27001 certification, Austrian companies cite the following as the most important reasons for their certification
- Legal and regulatory requirements: 42% of the companies surveyed cite this as the main factor in favour of certification.
- Easier supplier requirements: 23% of companies emphasise that ISO 27001 certification helps them to process external enquiries more quickly.
- Preparation for NIS 2 directive: 12% use the standard as a basis to fulfil future security requirements
These figures show that ISO 27001 is not just a technical standard, but also a strategic tool that helps companies to adhere to compliance guidelines and fulfil operational requirements in their day-to-day work.
Focus on the cost-benefit ratio
A key finding of the report: for 93% of respondents, the benefits outweigh the costs of certification. It is particularly noteworthy that the benefits clearly outweigh the costs for 61% of companies.
Suitable for companies of any size
ISO 27001 certification is beneficial for companies of all sizes: the largest group in the status report was covered by companies with <50 employees (31% of respondents), but companies with up to ≥ 1,000 employees (20% of respondents) also took part. ISO 27001 is not only an interesting management system for NIS-2 relevant medium and large companies, but also for their supply chains, some of which are small businesses.
More than just information security
ISO 27001 strengthens organisations on several levels. The most frequently mentioned benefits of the respondents can be summarised in these four factors:
- Increased information security (81%)
- Customer trust and competitive advantage (74%)
- Risk minimisation (68 %)
- Promoting continuous improvement (63%)
In addition, certification and the associated structured approach help to comply with legal requirements (60%) and reduce safety incidents (49%).
Competitiveness in international comparison
The majority of the companies surveyed rated the benefits of ISO 27001 as high. On a scale of 1 to 10, 42% chose eight points, while 12% gave it the highest rating. These assessments make it clear that the standard is an essential building block for international competitiveness.
Long-term perspective: cost versus benefit
Companies also see predominantly positive effects from certification in the long term. 51% state that costs fall as experience grows, while the benefits outweigh the costs in the long term.
Conclusion
The ISO 27001 status report makes it clear: for Austrian companies, certification is far more than just a compliance tool. It offers clear benefits – from increased customer confidence and risk minimisation to long-term competitiveness. Companies that have not yet dared to take this step will find valuable information for decision-making in the results of the report.
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The status report (german) is available to download here free of charge.
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