EN 
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But how can you as an organisation actually excel in information security? And which practical measures contribute structurally to a higher level of security? DigiTrust shares key points of interest and best practices.
Why information security is essential
A data breach, cyber attack or unintentional sharing of sensitive data can have major consequences. Financial damage, loss of reputation and legal action are real risks. Information security is therefore no longer a technical issue, but an organisation-wide one.
With the right approach, you ensure that:
- Confidential information remains protected
- You comply with standards such as ISO 27001, NEN 7510 or BIO
- Making your employees aware of information
- Your organisation is resilient against digital threats
Best practices to strengthen your information security
As an independent certification body, DigiTrust audits organisations on a daily basis in the field of information security. From that experience, we share five common success factors below.
Ensure an up-to-date information security policy
A clear policy forms the basis of your information security. In doing so, note:
- Alignment with your organisational goals and risk profile
- Clear responsibilities, procedures and rules of conduct
- Regular policy review and updating
- Leadership and commitment
Implement an Information Security Management System (ISMS)
With an ISMS, you manage information security risks in a systematic way. It makes security part of your daily processes. ISO 27001 is the international standard for this. Define your context, processes and resources. From there, look at the threats and weigh them according to probability and impact. Then look at what measures you already have in place or need to improve, to get the threats to an acceptable level. An ISMS ensures a good coherence and balance between risks and measures taken.
Increase awareness among employees
Your employees play a key role in information security. Ensure:
- Practical awareness training and clear instructions
- Realistic phishing simulations to increase alertness
- Simple incident reporting procedures
Apply management measures
Look closely at whether the management measures are sufficiently effective
- Control measures are in place to manage a risk
- How the management measure is applied depends on the risk
- The risk owner determines whether this is sufficient
Monitor and continuously improve
Information security is never finished. So keep evaluating continuously:
- Conduct internal and external audits
- Analyse incidents and near misses
- Get management to periodically review progress
Certification: more than just meeting a standard
Certification is proof that your organisation meets a recognised standard. But it is more than just a tick: it shows that you are working purposefully on information security and continuous improvement.
DigiTrust specialises in independent testing for, among other things:
- ISO 27001 - the global standard for information security
- NEN 7510 - specifically for healthcare institutions and suppliers
- BIO - mandatory for government organisations
- NIS2 audits - relevant for vital sectors and chain parties
In doing so, we look not only at whether your paperwork is in order, but whether the approach is workable in practice.
Opt for an independent, personalised approach
At DigiTrust, we believe that certification should be clear, personal and targeted. Therefore:
- DigiTrust auditors speak understandable language and look at your organisational context
- Together, we determine when the audit will start
- Get insightful reports with practical feedback
We are completely independent, but think with you in clear language.
Ready to put work into information security?
Are you curious about where your organisation stands on information security? Or would you like to prepare for a certification process? DigiTrust is happy to help you with:
- A pre-audit or baseline measurement
- An independent certification audit
- A reassessment or extension
Request a no-obligation quote or schedule an intake interview