With cybercrime on the rise, information security is now a major issue for software publishers, particularly in the field of Business Intelligence. That’s why it’s so important for companies to turn to an ISO 27001-certified software publisher.
What is ISO 27001?
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is a reference standards body, whose role is to produce standards for which companies can obtain conformity certification.
As such, ISO/IEC 27001 is the most widely recognised international standard in the field of information security management systems (ISMS). It provides companies, whatever their sector of activity or size, with :
- Guidelines for establishing, deploying, updating and continuously improving their information security management system.
- A methodology for identifying the security risks associated with strategic and sensitive information, implementing appropriate protection measures and guaranteeing the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
In other words, to meet the requirements of ISO 27001, a company must implement a system for analysing the risks relating to the security of the data it collects for itself, but also on behalf of its customers or partners. This system must also comply with the recommendations and main principles set out in this international standard.
Implementing such a system also entails long-term obligations, as it must be constantly updated and optimised, taking into account new threats to the security of information systems.
What are the main principles of ISO 27001?
The new version of ISO 27001:2022, which replaced ISO 27001:2013, is based on three main information security principles, known as the CID triad:
- Confidentiality: only authorised persons have access to information held by the organisation, which is protected against any intrusion.
- Integrity of information: the data used by the company in the course of its business (or the data for which it provides security for others) is stored reliably and is not erased or damaged throughout its lifecycle.
- Data availability: the organisation and its customers have access to information at all times to meet operational objectives and expectations.
Why is ISO 27001 so important?
At a time when cybercrime is booming, and the protection of privacy and data sovereignty are at the centre of debate, cyber risk management is now a priority for organisations.
The ISO 27001 standard is designed to raise awareness of these risks, but also to help companies identify them and deal with them proactively. It advocates a global approach to data security, based on internal audits and control procedures that cover both the people and the technologies used.
Implementing an information security management system that complies with this standard is therefore a valuable aid to risk management and cyber resilience.
Why choose an ISO 27001-certified publisher?
For a software publisher, ISO 27001 certification from an accreditation body is a real vote of confidence. It testifies to its commitment and ability to manage its customers’ information reliably and securely, through a strong policy of cybersecurity and data governance.
It also proves that data is processed and protected in compliance with current legal obligations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Directive.
The stakes are particularly high in the field of Business Intelligence (BI), where companies may have to process sensitive or even confidential data using their software.
It should be noted that there are other certifications based on the ISO 27001 standard, such as the SecNumCloud label. Issued by the French National Agency for Information Systems Security (ANSSI), this distinguishes cloud service providers offering the highest level of security for data hosted online.
This is also the case for HDS (Health Data Hosting) certification, which is essential for hosting the most sensitive information, such as health data.
The HDS cloud hosting offered by DigDash guarantees optimum data protection, with each user’s cloud infrastructure physically isolated. In addition, access to all sensitive actions is secured through a Zero Trust approach.
Over and above the regulatory obligations specific to health data, HDS certification provides additional guarantees for users, particularly in terms of the security of data stored online via their BI solution.
The ISO 27001 standard attests to the implementation of a high-performance information security management system, and is a guarantee of the reliability and trustworthiness of a Business Intelligence platform. Choosing a certified publisher, like DigDash, is therefore a real guarantee of security for your company’s data, including the most sensitive.
