Why ISO 27001 Is Important for the IT & BPO Sector in the Philippines
Why ISO 27001 Is Important for the IT & BPO Sector in the Philippines Introduction: Breach of data not only costs dollars — it breaks trust. For BPO and IT firms in the Philippines, information is our lifeblood. It's how we operate systems, conduct transactions, and provide client services across the world. But with increasing cyber-attacks, ransomware, and stringent compliance regulations from foreign clients, safeguarding sensitive information has become more than an IT concern — a survival concern for business. That's precisely where ISO/IEC 27001 steps in. What is ISO 27001 ISO/IEC 27001 is the global standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) . It offers a formal framework for managing data risks — data leaks, unauthorized access, cyberattacks, and so on. Rather than plugging holes in security as they arise, ISO 27001 assists organizations in: Knowing what data, they possess Knowing what security risks exist Implementing...