In plain English
ISO 27001 is the global gold standard for information security. Achieving certification means an independent auditor has verified that your organisation has a documented, tested, and continuously improved set of security controls — something increasingly required by enterprise clients and insurers.
Full definition
ISO/IEC 27001 is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The 2022 revision introduced 11 new controls and reorganised the existing 114 controls into four themes: Organisational, People, Physical, and Technological.
Certification involves a two-stage audit by an accredited certification body. Stage 1 reviews documentation; Stage 2 audits implementation evidence. Certification must be renewed every three years with surveillance audits conducted annually.
ISO 27001 maps well to the Australian and , making it a natural starting point for organisations that need to satisfy multiple frameworks simultaneously. An IronSights can identify which controls you already satisfy and which require investment.