ISO 27001 is an international standard to manage cyber* security.
(* Technically, it’s “information security”, but I know most “normal people” don’t care about the difference between cyber security, IT security, and information security, so stick with me here.)
When you are ISO 27001 certified…
You are demonstrating that you are investing time, money, and attention in your security defences and capabilities.
But, here’s a little secret..
I don’t think your clients, prospects, and regulators really care about you being ISO 27001 certified.
What they actually care about is knowing you have invested time, money, and attention in your security defences and capabilities.
And a great way to do this?
Get ISO 27001 certified!
(PS If getting certified is too much of a leap for you right now, think about getting aligned. I wrote about this here.)