May's monthly review for Cyberday admins (5/2025)

Yes you will find many kind of references to ISO 27001 information security standards. The official the full name of ISO 27001 is “ISO/IEC 27001 – Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Requirements.”

ISO 27001 is the leading international standard focused on information security, published by these two mentioned organizations, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Both of these are leading international organizations that develop international standards.

ISO 27001 standard is the main part of a set of standards developed to handle information security: the ISO/IEC 27000 series. The series is deliberately broad in scope, covering more than just privacy, confidentiality and IT/technical/cybersecurity issues.

27001 ISO, framework ISO 27001, ISO 27k... all refer to the same thing.

Not only does the standard provide companies with the necessary know-how for protecting their most valuable information, but a company can also get certified against ISO 27001 and, in this way, prove to its customers and partners that it safeguards their data. ISO 27001 certification is probably the best proof for customers that information security is taken seriously and systematically managed in the organization.

Individuals can also get ISO 27001-certified by attending a course and passing the exam and, in this way, prove their skills to potential employers.

Because it is an international standard, ISO 27001 is easily recognized all around the world, increasing business opportunities for organizations and professionals.