ISO/IEC 27001/2 certification is not a legal requirement, but many organizations choose to implement the standard in order to benefit from ISO's best practices and gain a competitive advantage.
Certification provides a robust framework for effective information security management, enabling organizations to proactively mitigate the risk of cyber attacks and limit the impact of data breaches, thus ensuring business continuity. '
Some of the benefits of obtaining ISO/IEC 27001/2 certification include:
Improved trust and confidence from stakeholders
Increased customer satisfaction and loyalty
Enhanced reputation and credibility
Improved risk management and decision making
Greater efficiency and productivity in managing information security
Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.