All ISO (International Organization for Standards) standards can be defined as an international symbol of extremely reliable quality. In general, however, there are so many standards and they are so different from each other that it is often really difficult for companies to decide what is best to adopt for their activities.
Some ISO standards, in fact, are focused on a specific sector, while the most popular are extremely generic and can be implemented in any organization, regardless of size or type. In this article, we will talk about the three most famous standards belonging to this category which, in our opinion, organizations should adopt at least in 2022 to keep up with these difficult times.
ISO 27000
ISO 27000 is a standard that deals with information security standards to help protect company assets. Certification according to this standard shows that your company meets a certain level of maturity in data security. The ISO 27000 series is divided into six sections that refer to different standards, each dealing with a different sector of the subject. These standards include:
- ISO 27001 “Information technology – Security techniques – Information security management systems - Requirements” – describes in detail the actual requirements of an information security management system
- ISO 27002 “Information technology – Security techniques – Code of practice for information security management” – provides an overview of the controls to be implemented
- ISO 27003 “Information technology – Security techniques – Information security management systems - Guidance” – provides precise details and guidelines on the implementation of an information security management system
- ISO 27004 “Information technology – Security techniques – Information security management systems – Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation” – indicates the details relating to measurement
- ISO 27005 “Information technology – Security techniques – Information security risk management” – focuses on the risk management plan
- ISO 27006 Information technology – Security techniques – Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification services of information security management systems” – outlines the guidelines for ISO certification bodies
ISO 14001
ISO 14001 is part of a series of standards that provide a model for designing, building, and implementing an effective environmental management system. This standard provides guidelines that an organization can follow to improve its environmental performance. If it is then integrated with other management system standards such as, for example, ISO 9001, it can further help the organization that adopts it to achieve the objectives it has set. Furthermore, ISO 14001 is based on a continuous improvement cycle based on the Deming cycle and consisting of the 4 phases: Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA). This is an ideal standard for companies wishing to improve their processes and that have great attention for the environment in which they operate.
ISO 9001
ISO 9001 is one of the most popular standards in the world and is focused on the Quality Management System. ISO 9001 certification is proof that your organization's management system complies with this international standard, and this means that your goods and services can consistently meet customer expectations.
ISO 9001 was first created in 1987 and has since been updated constantly more or less every seven years, with the latest version being published in 2015.
ISO 9001 is a generic standard that emphasizes risk management in organizations of any nature, size, process, and type. And which standard are you thinking of? Which of those illustrated best reflects the objective you want to pursue by adopting the standard in question? Call us on 02-58320936 or write to us at