ISO/IEC 27001:2022

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification – Information Security Management System (ISMS)

The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification proves that your organization has identified, assessed and systematically manages information security risks through a structured, documented and continuously improved Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Relying on CERTIFICATO IWZ – FZCO, an independent Certification Body accredited by EIAC (Emirates International Accreditation Center) and active internationally, means working with a partner that combines technical expertise, impartiality and strong customer focus.

What is ISO/IEC 27001:2022?

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 – Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection – Information security management systems – Requirements is the leading international standard for designing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS).

In short, the standard requires organizations to:

• Systematically analyse information security risks (threats, vulnerabilities, impacts)

• Define and implement appropriate and proportionate security controls, including organizational, technical and physical measures

• Monitor and continually improve the system, integrating it with existing business processes

The 2022 edition especially updated Annex A, reorganising and consolidating the security controls into 4 main themes and 93 controls, aligning the standard with current scenarios (cloud, remote work, ransomware, automation, etc.).

Who ISO/IEC 27001 certification is for

ISO/IEC 27001 certification applies to organizations of any size and sector, including in particular:

• IT companies, software vendors, cloud providers and data centres

• Consulting firms, professional practices and service companies

• Banks, insurance companies and financial intermediaries

• Hospitals, healthcare organizations and medical companies

• Public administrations and public-owned companies

• Manufacturing and logistics companies managing sensitive data of customers, suppliers or employees

Wherever there is valuable information (personal data, financial data, intellectual property, trade secrets), ISO 27001 is the structured framework to protect it.

Key benefits of ISO/IEC 27001 certification

Implementing and certifying an ISO/IEC 27001-compliant ISMS brings concrete technical, organizational, commercial and reputational benefits:

• Protection of information in all forms (digital, paper-based, cloud, mobile devices, corporate know-how)

• Increased resilience against cyber attacks (malware, ransomware, credential theft, data breaches)

• Reduced risk of data breaches and related costs (fines, downtime, reputational damage)

• Alignment with privacy and cybersecurity regulations, including GDPR, by demonstrating adequate technical and organizational measures

• Competitive advantage in tenders and contracts, especially in international contexts and ICT supply chains

• Improved internal awareness of roles, responsibilities and security procedures, with better trained and more engaged staff

• Integration with other management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001), optimizing documentation, audits and management reviews

Why choose CERTIFICATO IWZ – FZCO for ISO 27001

CERTIFICATO IWZ – FZCO is an independent Certification Body, headquartered in Dubai (UAE) with an Italian branch in Venice, accredited by EIAC within the international IAF network for management systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, with extensions in progress for additional standards and IAF sectors.

By choosing CERTIFICATO IWZ for your ISO/IEC 27001 journey, you benefit from:

• Impartiality and independence: we operate as a third party, with structured and traceable evaluation processes

• International technical expertise: experience with multi-standard management systems and complex organizational environments

• Presence in both Italy and the United Arab Emirates, supporting clients active in multiple markets

• A collaborative yet rigorous approach, focused on client value and full compliance with EIAC accreditation requirements

• The possibility to combine ISO 27001 audits with quality, environment, and health & safety audits (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001), optimizing time and costs

The ISO/IEC 27001 certification process with CERTIFICATO IWZ

Below is a typical ISO/IEC 27001 certification path with CERTIFICATO IWZ – FZCO (details are tailored to the context and size of your organization):

1. Request for proposal and definition of scope

   • Preliminary analysis of the organization, processes and ISMS boundaries (sites, services, systems, data).

2. Document review (Stage 1)

   • Assessment of ISMS documentation: information security policy, risk assessment and treatment, objectives, procedures, records, implemented controls, etc.

3. Certification audit on site (Stage 2)

   • On-site verification of system implementation: interviews, observation of activities, sampling of evidence, assessment of control effectiveness.

4. Issue of the ISO/IEC 27001 certificate

   • If the audit is successful and any non-conformities are closed, issuance of the certificate of conformity.

5. Periodic surveillance

   • Annual surveillance audits to verify the maintenance and continual improvement of the management system.

6. Three-year renewal

   • At the end of the three-year cycle, recertification audit with an overall review of the system.

Integration with other management systems

If your organization is already certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001 can be integrated into the existing management system, leveraging common elements such as: context analysis, leadership, objectives, risk management, competence, communication, documented information, internal audits and management review.

An integrated system allows you to:

• Reduce duplicated documentation and activities

• Plan combined audits

• Improve your overall view of business risks (quality, environment, health & safety, information security)