As digital infrastructure and information systems continue to become increasingly valuable investments in both the public and business sectors in Oman, organizations are being pushed to defend their data, systems, and networks. The international standard ISO 27001:2013 on Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) entails an all-inclusive approach to the identification, assessment, and mitigation of information security risks.
We are an inspecting, globally recognized certification organization that supports companies operating in the Sultanate to embrace and attain the ISO 27001 accreditation that harmonizes their operation with international standards in cybersecurity.
ISO/IEC 27001 is the most widely used standard in setting up, carrying out, sustaining, and raising an Information Security Management System (ISMS). It helps organizations handle the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information either in digital or even in physical form.
The standard comprises:
Implementing ISO 27001 attests to an organization's priority to certain levels of data security, compliance, and accountability to the customer.
Being a well-known and recognized certification body, TUV APEX Oman provides all possible certification services for ISO 27001 implementation, as well as its smooth and successful journey.
Risk Review and Gap analysis
We carry out an in-depth evaluation of the existing information security measures and point at the gaps measured against the standards of ISO 27001.
Implementation Assistance
We assist you in preparing the necessary paperwork such as policies, risk treatment plans, individual access control measures, and incident management plans.
Certification Audit
After your ISMS is prepared, a formal certification audit will then be conducted by TUV APEX to make sure that it complies with all requirements of ISO 27001.
Conscious Quality & Staff Education
We provide the employees, IT groups, and leadership with role-specific training to enforce the culture of security, in your organization.
Monitoring and constant development
We continuously support you by means of surveillance audits and advice on how to maintain your ISMS effective and up-to-date.
ISO 27001 can be applied to companies in any industry that deals with sensitive information or work in a technologically oriented sector. The important areas in Oman that gain the advantage of certification are:
Sectors have secret data that is handled by the organization and are more exposed to computer risks and regulatory requirements.
ISO 27001 certification in Oman provides excellent security to organizations against cybersecurity threats since the companies can identify the weaknesses and tap them effectively. This reduces the possibility of information leakage, breakdowns, and hacking. The certification also guarantees the regulations are met at both the national and international levels, with the cybersecurity frameworks in Oman and such regulations as the GDPR among others that ensure the protection of customer data and regulations accordingly.
Besides compliance, ISO 27001 makes an organization gain a better status in the market. It wins client confidence and reliability by telling the stakeholders that their data are secured with utmost security. This credibility is particularly important in this era of the digital world, where the safety of data is one of the priorities.
ISO 27001 certification also places businesses in a stronger competitive edge when making a bid on a contract or tender, especially with governmental organizations and international clients in and around Oman and the rest of the GCC. It is a clear demonstration of caring about information security and allows your business to gain an advantage when acquiring new opportunities. In addition, the standard instigates organized information management, which results in better data management, risk reduction, and successful reaction to information security accidents. Such formality in relevant structures provides accountability and resilient operations within the organization.
