When selecting business software, information security and data protection are top priorities. Vendors like DocuWare demonstrate their commitment to the highest security standards through ISO 27001 certification – offering numerous advantages for you as a customer.
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- What is ISO 27001?
- Strict requirements for software vendors
- Security measures that benefit you
- Accountability and continuous improvement
- DocuWare: Your partner for information security
Companies must comply with strict data protection laws and industry-specific information security regulations. Choosing a software vendor certified to ISO 27001 supports compliance and shows that the company places a top priority on safeguarding your data. That’s what DocuWare delivers.
What is ISO 27001?
ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized standard that outlines the requirements for an Information Security Management System (ISMS). An ISMS is a structured approach to protecting and managing sensitive data. It enables organizations to define clear rules, procedures, and technical measures for security and risk management.
By implementing robust security controls, conducting continuous risk assessments, and raising employee awareness of security issues, an ISMS ensures comprehensive protection.
Strict requirements for software vendors
Companies seeking ISO 27001 certification must meet rigorous criteria. They begin by conducting gap analyses to identify weaknesses in their security framework. Based on these findings, they create documentation policies and security procedures, which are subject to regular review.
Organizations must document and assess identified risks and implement measures to mitigate or eliminate them. Security controls must be established, and regular internal audits and management reviews are required. Only after meeting all these requirements can an external auditor perform the official audit and issue certification.
Security measures that benefit you
ISO 27001-certified companies implement a range of measures to protect their IT infrastructure — and by extension, your data.
These include access restrictions, encryption, firewalls, and anti-virus software. Routine employee training, clearly defined responsibilities, and regular audits are also integral to the security framework. In addition, security agreements with suppliers and partners are established.
Accountability and continuous improvement
To maintain certification, companies must regularly review and evaluate their security measures. Management is responsible for examining the results and initiating improvement plans. Annual internal monitoring audits are required before a company can successfully renew its certification through an external audit.
DocuWare: Your partner for information security
With its comprehensive ISMS and its ISO 27001 certification, DocuWare systematically identifies and assesses risks — minimizing the likelihood of security incidents and providing optimal protection for your data.
DocuWare is also certified to ISO 9001, the international standard for quality management systems. This ensures that quality management meets the highest standards. Together, ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 provide DocuWare customers with a holistic, continuously optimized framework for both security and quality.
Learn more about governance, risk management and compliance and how DocuWare can support you.