It is already known that Brazil faces today 21% in the number of attacks compared to the previous year, totaling an average of 2,667 incidents per company per week.Faced with this reality, the search for ISO/IEC 27001 certification has grown, which establishes strict requirements for an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Although market surveys indicate that only 165 Brazilian organizations had ISO 27001 certification by the beginning of 2023, the trend has been one of growth, driven by the need to strengthen information security and meet regulatory requirements.
And the motivation of companies goes beyond mere technical protection. ISO 27001 certification has also become a strategic response to compliance demands. With the entry into force of the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) and the firmer performance of the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD), companies have realized that adhering to recognized standards can facilitate legal adequacy.
ISO 27001 also aligns with various data protection laws, such as the LGPD, helping companies to comply with legal information security requirements.In regulated sectors and companies that deal with large amounts of personal data, the search for certification has increased as a way to demonstrate to audits and stakeholders that good practices are implemented.
Strategic benefits in implementing the standard
Having ISO 27001 has been seen as an important factor in winning and retaining contracts, especially in highly sensitive sectors to digital security, highlighting certified companies in a competitive and demanding environment.
Another relevant benefit is related to regulatory compliance. With the advancement of data protection enforcement, especially in relation to the LGPD and other regulations, companies certified in ISO 27001 have an easier time demonstrating compliance with laws and regulations. The standard establishes a robust framework that covers various legal requirements, reducing the risk of sanctions and strengthening the image of companies before audits and authorities, confirming the commitment to strict safety standards.
Finally, ISO 27001 certification promotes a significant reduction of security risks and incidents through proactive management of digital threats. Certified companies continuously identify and address vulnerabilities, strengthen resilience against attacks, and optimize internal governance processes and security culture. This not only prevents financial and reputational damage, but also improves overall operational efficiency, facilitating business and expanding opportunities in national and international markets that require high standards of information protection.
Future trends
Information security dynamics point to a continuity and possibly acceleration of current trends. Experts predict that the adoption of management systems (such as ISO 27001 ISMS) will continue to rise in the coming years, following both the evolution of threats and the tightening of compliance requirements. Worldwide, projections indicate robust growth in security certifications: the search for ISO 27001 has increased by about 45% recently due to more stringent global data protection laws.
An important point in the near horizon is the transition to the new version ISO/IEC 27001:2022. Published in October 2022, the update of the standard reflects the changes that have occurred in the last decade 2 incorporating new controls for cloud risks, threat intelligence and secure software development, among other aspects. The reasons that led to the review included technological evolution and the increase in the digitization of business, in addition to the learning obtained with the practical application of the standard in recent years.
Certified companies will have until October 2025 to migrate their systems to the new edition.
Another important factor is the integration of information security with other dimensions of governance and corporate management.Themes such as data privacy and business continuity are increasingly intertwined with security.
Complementary standards 27701, such as ISO/IEC 27701, focused on privacy, expansion of 2700, and ISO 22301, focused on business continuity management 277001, and ISO 27001, have been gaining ground side by side with the joint adoption of these benchmarks, creating an integrated governance ecosystem, capable of addressing from personal data protection to resilience against disasters or unavailability.
In essence, information security management will no longer be treated as a punctual certification project, but as a dynamic and permanent process, an integral part of business strategy.In the current business environment, in which trust and digital resilience are competitive differentials, this commitment becomes not only desirable, but essential for the sustainability and success of companies in Brazil.
Sylvio Sobreira Vieira is CEO & Head Consulting of SVX Consultoria
