ISO 27001 Status Report Austria 2024 published

“This status report is not only unique in Austria, but also shows that ISO 27001 is gaining ground for the management of information security in all sectors”, says Harald Erkinger, Managing Director of CIS.

Cover des CIS ISO 27001 Statusreport, blauer Hintergrund mit Schriftzug des Titels

The first of its kind

This status report is the first of its kind in Austria and is dedicated to a comprehensive analysis of the decision-making, implementation and operation of an information security management system in accordance with the ISO 27001 standard. ISO 27001 is the internationally recognised standard for information security management systems (ISMS) and plays a crucial role in protecting sensitive data and ensuring information security in companies and organisations. In an increasingly digital world, where threats from cyber attacks and data breaches are becoming more frequent, compliance with this standard is of great importance.

Objectives

The report aims to provide companies and organisations in Austria with relevant data and facts that can serve as a basis for informed decision-making, benchmarking and strategic planning. By presenting the current status of ISO 27001 implementation in various industries and company sizes, a clear picture of the information security landscape in Austria is drawn. This should help decision-makers to recognise the importance and necessity of ISO 27001 certification and, if necessary, to take their own measures for implementation. In addition, the report provides insights into the challenges and best practices that arise when introducing and maintaining an ISMS in accordance with ISO 27001. This includes both technical and organisational aspects that are crucial for the success of a certification. Particularly important is the consideration of specific requirements and framework conditions that apply in Austria and can have an impact on the implementation of the standard.

Valuable tool

This status report provides a sound basis for assessing one’s own position with regard to information security and shows ways in which organisations can strengthen their resilience to cyber threats. Ultimately, the report helps organisations to better protect themselves and remain competitive in an increasingly complex and insecure digital world.

Key Findings

93% of respondents whose organisations are ISO 27001 certified say that the benefits and advantages outweigh the costs and effort. 61% of respondents are of the opinion that the benefits and advantages even clearly outweigh the costs.

82% rate the benefit of the ISO 27001 standard for the general competitiveness of their organisation as high (rated 7 or higher on a 10-point scale).

Just under 80% see increased information security as an advantage of ISO 27001 certification. This is followed by risk minimisation, customer trust and competitive advantage.

“The residual risk has been reduced by the ISO 27001-based measures,” say 70% of respondents.