Identifying and managing information security risks has never been more important or challenging.  With an increase in the use of new technology to retrieve, transmit, and store information, organizations today are faced with a magnitude of information security risks.   Whether the issues are internal, external, or accidental, management is expected to minimize risks and be prepared to respond to critical situations effectively and decisively.  

Stakeholders (i.e. shareholders, regulators, customers, employees, finance, and communities) expect that those charged with managing the business, can effectively respond to the diverse range of challenges that face organizations today.  How an organization identifies and manages its risk is the key to a sustainable business.   Being able to demonstrating your commitment will ensure stakeholder value.

ISO 27001 is a comprehensive Information Security Standard that affords organizations the following benefits:

• An internationally recognized framework that can enhance information security interoperability and trust with trading partners.
• A process to evaluate, implement, maintain, and manage information security.
• A mechanism to integrate information security into the organizations overall risk management strategy.
•  A vehicle to document and potentially certify “due diligence”.
• An umbrella under which multiple data protection regulations may be addressed.
• A great tool to help meet Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements.

 For over 170 years, Bureau Veritas has offered risk evaluation and management services to leading organizations in many industries worldwide.  From the onset, Bureau Veritas Certification has built our business upon the cornerstones of high-quality personnel and added value auditing, earning the respect and trust of business and governments alike around the world.   To learn more about Information Security Management certification and training services offered by Bureau Veritas Certification, please call (800) 937-9311.