The importance of internal auditing providing assurance your ISMS is effective.

Once an organisation has achieved ISO 27001 certification, it is essential to conduct internal audits to provide assurance that the information security management system (ISMS) is meeting its objectives.

Internal audits assist in verifying the effectiveness of the ISMS against the requirements of ISO 27001 and the organisation’s own requirements.

Designed to add value; well run, impartial, internal audits improve an organisations approach to risk, controls, and operations.

Being proactive in incorporating internal auditing into an information security management strategy offers valuable insights into emerging trends and best practices.

Internal audits facilitate good housekeeping

We like to refer to ISO 27001 certification as getting your house in order. But, once you have it organised, you must do the housework to keep it in great condition.

By assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of an organisation’s security controls, auditors can provide valuable insights into potential weaknesses and vulnerabilities.

This enables a company to identify potential problems before they result in costly data breaches, reputational loss, or other security incidents.