7 reasons to achieve ISO 27001 certification

Thinking about ISO 27001 (Information Security Management) but aren’t sure yet? Discover seven ways this global certification can bolster your business and long-term success.

Let’s begin with a question

Can you think of a business or industry with zero online presence?

If you can’t come up with an answer, you’re not the only one!

Whether a simple email system or complex software, almost every business in any industry uses some form of digital means.

With this shift to digital comes a responsibility for businesses to protect their assets. By ‘assets’, we mean anything viewed as valuable and needing protection – such as sensitive customer data, cloud passwords and physical office files.

ISO 27001 offers a framework to keep vital data available, safe and secure, with plenty of benefits.

A summary of ISO 27001 in under 100 words

ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard for managing information security. It provides a systematic approach to protecting sensitive company and customer data through risk management, policies, and controls. The goal is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. Certification shows a business is committed to robust data protection and compliance with global security best practices—building trust with customers and stakeholders.

You can learn about this standard in more depth by visiting the ISO 27001 certification page.

ISO 27001 benefit #1 – Protect Your Business and Customers

ISO 27001 helps you identify, manage, and reduce risks to information security—whether from cyberattacks, insider threats or data breaches. It ensures a structured approach to safeguarding your data, giving your customers and partners peace of mind.

ISO 27001 is the first step to tighter security for your business and wider stakeholders.

ISO 27001 benefit #2 – 2. Build Credibility and Trust

3rd party UKAS accredited certification is a powerful signal to clients, stakeholders, and regulators that you take information security seriously. It boosts your brand reputation and can be a key differentiator in competitive markets, especially in sectors like finance, healthcare, and technology.

An independent body such as NQA demonstrates that your ISMS works, without vested interests.

ISO 27001 benefit #3 – Gain a Competitive Advantage

Increasingly, organiasations require their partners and suppliers to be ISO 27001 certified. Certification can open doors to new business opportunities and streamline your response to security due diligence requests and audits.

ISO 27001 keeps your business eligible for high-value contracts and a known supply chain partner.

ISO 27001 benefit #4 – Ensure Legal and Regulatory Compliance

ISO 27001 supports compliance with major data protection laws such as GDPR, HIPAA, and others. It helps you stay ahead of evolving regulations by embedding information security best practices into your operations.

Your business must prove its compliance with relevant regulations and laws to achieve ISO 27001.

ISO 27001 benefit #5 – Improve Processes and Efficiency

The certification process promotes a culture of continuous improvement. It encourages better documentation, clearer roles and responsibilities, and more efficient risk management—ultimately leading to smarter decision-making across the organisation.

ISO 27001 promotes the use of a Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle to encourage constant improvement.

ISO 27001 benefit #6 – Prepare for the Unexpected

From ransomware attacks to system failures, ISO 27001 ensures you have tested business continuity and incident response plans. When disruption hits, your organisation can recover faster and more effectively.

ISO 27001 helps identify and protect against risks – as well as respond if incidents do happen.

ISO 27001 benefit #7 - International Recognition

As a globally recognized standard, ISO 27001 is respected by organisations and governments around the world. Certification strengthens your international presence and credibility.

Internationally recognized standards provide access to new markets, enhance supply chains and provided reassurance to customers.

Our Approach to Certification

Our process is designed to be simple, supportive, and effective. Certification starts with a two-step initial audit (Stage 1 and Stage 2), where we review your documentation and meet with your team to ensure everything is in place. Once these audits are successfully completed and certification is recommended, we issue your certificate. From there, we return annually to carry out follow-up audits that help maintain your certification and support ongoing improvement.

In addition to certification, NQA offers flexible training options: including in-house, classroom, and online courses, as well as world-class customer support to help your team build the knowledge and skills needed to sustain your management systems.

Why Choose NQA

At NQA, we’re committed to making certification a rewarding and worthwhile investment for your business. Here’s what sets us apart:

Great Value: We offer competitive, all-inclusive pricing for clients in the UK and Ireland — with no hidden fees and access to world-class technical support. To help manage costs, we also provide flexible finance packages tailored to small business budgets.
Improvement Focus: We don’t just check for compliance. Our audits are designed to help you continually improve, providing insights and guidance that strengthen your management systems over time.
Expert Assessors: Our team includes some of the most knowledgeable assessors worldwide, with deep expertise across every sector. We recruit directly from industry to ensure you benefit from assessors who truly understand your field and management systems.
Assessor Continuity: To give you the best value from every audit, we aim to provide the same assessor whenever possible. This continuity means your assessor builds a real understanding of your business and can offer more relevant, practical advice.
Practical Advice: We explain every step of the certification process and the technical requirements in clear, straightforward language, making it easier for you to stay informed and confident.
Comprehensive Service: With a complete range of certification services and global coverage, we can integrate multiple certifications to improve efficiency and reduce costs for your business.
Latest Technical Insights: Our experts participate in international standards writing and technical committees, ensuring you receive up-to-date guidance on industry developments and best practices.
Flexible Learning Options: Learn your way with online, classroom, and in-house training. We even provide complimentary e-learning to our clients to help your team build knowledge at no extra cost.
Integrated Audits: Need more than one certification? We offer integrated audits, allowing you to combine certifications for a more efficient, cost-effective process.
Exceptional Service: From start to finish, you’ll receive a professional, friendly, and personalised approach from your NQA team. We schedule audits well in advance, so you have plenty of time to prepare and feel confident.

Want to learn more about keeping your business secure? Visit our ISO 27001 certification page.
If you’re ready to start the journey to ISO 27001 certification, speak to one of our experts today.