Source:
Computer Weekly
Information security is the biggest driver for companies to apply for certification in complying with the ISO 27001 standard, a global survey shows.
ISO 21001 plays an important role in improving a company's cyber security defences, according to 96% of more than 200 senior executives polled by risk consultancy
IT Governance.
Nearly 70% of respondents said that improving information security was the biggest driver for implementing ISO 27001, according to the
ISO 27001 Global Report 2015.
Other top reasons for adopting the standard were to align with information security best practice (62%) and to gain a competitive advantage (57%).
Improved information security is also seen as the single most important benefit of ISO 27001 implementation (51%).
The report highlights the critical role ISO 27001 plays in customer and supply chain assurance.
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