{"id":840,"date":"2023-03-01T14:09:58","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T14:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opliciti.com\/?p=840"},"modified":"2023-03-01T14:12:53","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T14:12:53","slug":"iso-9001-and-iso-27001-certification-whats-the-big-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opliciti.com\/news\/iso-9001-and-iso-27001-certification-whats-the-big-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 Certification: What\u2019s the big deal?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In today’s commercial landscape, companies are expected to meet certain standards of quality and security to attract and retain new business. One way to demonstrate compliance with these standards is by obtaining certification from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).<\/h2>\n

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)<\/a> is the sole body appointed by the UK Government (the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) to provide accreditation to certification bodies in the UK.<\/p>\n

This accreditation is considered to be the \u2018gold standard\u2019 in the certification of ISO standards and the only way that an organisation can use the coveted government-backed national accreditation symbol \u2013 commonly referred to as the \u201cUKAS Crown and Tick\u201d.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Two of the most commonly sought-after certifications in the UK, and globally, are ISO 9001 and ISO 27001.<\/p>\n

ISO 9001<\/strong><\/h3>\n

ISO 9001 is a standard that outlines requirements for a quality management system (QMS). This means that a company must have documented processes in place to ensure consistent product or service delivery that meets customer requirements. The standard covers areas such as customer focus, leadership, process improvement, and risk management.<\/p>\n

Obtaining ISO 9001 certification demonstrates to customers and stakeholders that a company has a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement. It can also help improve efficiency and reduce costs by streamlining processes.<\/p>\n

ISO 27001<\/strong><\/h3>\n

ISO 27001 focuses on information security management systems (ISMS). This means that a company must have documented processes in place to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification or destruction. The standard covers areas such as risk assessment, security controls implementation, training and awareness programs.<\/p>\n

Obtaining ISO 27001 certification demonstrates to customers and stakeholders that a company has taken significant steps to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of its information assets. It can also help increase trust with clients who require high levels of data protection.<\/p>\n

Why Certification Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While obtaining certification is voluntary, it can provide several benefits for companies seeking competitive advantage in their market:<\/p>\n