Why ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 Certifications Fit Together Well
ISO 9001 is the standard that assures quality management in a business, therefore it is the key certification which was created for businesses in all industries. ISO 9001 certification ensures that quality management systems (QMS) conform to all legal and industrial requirements. However, most organizations are also required to handle information and data, therefore having an effective, regulated information security management system (ISMS) is also important. ISO 27001 is the standard that defines the requirements for implementing and maintaining an ISMS within an organization. Both ISO certifications are a necessity for organizations that wish to provide high-quality services or products to customers and maintain customer and employee information security. Though both standards set regulations for two different management systems, there are many similarities between them, which help to make ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 implementation easier. This article will explain these similariti...