What is ISO 27001
Cyberattacks are on the rise, and data is the new gold. Anyone who wants to truly protect data today needs more than firewalls and antivirus programs. Organizations need a system that takes a holistic approach to security. This is exactly where ISO/IEC 27001, the globally recognized standard for information security, comes in.
ISO 27001 defines how companies can set up an information security management system (ISMS). This system combines processes, responsibilities, and technologies that detect threats such as hacker attacks, data loss, or misuse at an early stage and effectively ward them off. Three values are at the heart of this: confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
In Switzerland, only three official bodies award the coveted seal: SQS, SSC, and KPMG. Certification by these bodies is independent proof that a company not only meets current standards, but also understands security as a strategic investment. Those who obtain certification commit themselves to continuously improving security measures. Independent audits every year and comprehensive recertification every three years make protection transparent and verifiable.
What does this mean for easylearn customers?
In a nutshell: your data is in safe hands with us. The ISO 27001 certification proves that easylearn not only promises information security, but also lives it. For you, this means:
- Secure IT operations – systems and processes are robust, crisis-proof, and reliably secured.
- Compliance & transparency – easylearn products and services meet all legal and regulatory requirements for information security.
- Early risk minimization – potential vulnerabilities are identified and remedied before they become a threat.
- High stability and availability – even in the event of attacks or data loss, emergency plans are in place to minimize downtime and quickly restore systems.
- Future-proofing – independent audits by SQS confirm every year that we are constantly developing our security measures.
This is how we create something that is priceless in the digital age: trust you can rely on.
Why is ISO 27001 crucial for LMS providers?
A learning management system (LMS) is more than just a platform. It is the heart of continuing education in companies. Highly sensitive data flows together there—personal information about employees, internal performance statistics, or confidential company information. This is precisely why ISO 27001 is not just a “nice-to-have” for LMS providers such as easylearn, but a real trust factor.
The certification proves that your data is not only technically protected, but also secured by clear processes, responsibilities, and controls. For organizations that use continuing education strategically, this means maximum security for the foundation of their digital learning world.
How does easylearn protect your data?
With our ISO 27001-certified information security management system (ISMS), we adhere to the highest standards.
- Full data control – you decide which stored information remains visible in the LMS.
- Multi-level encryption – state-of-the-art technologies secure every end-to-end transmission, whether customer or employee data.
- Regular penetration tests – we consistently check our systems for vulnerabilities and close potential gaps before anyone can exploit them.
- Strict access rights – only authorized persons are granted access to processing systems, and only on the instructions of the respective company.
- Continuous training – annual training courses for our employees to ensure that they not only know the security and data protection standards, but also implement them consistently.
- External audits – independent experts confirm the effectiveness of our measures on an annual basis. Comprehensive recertification takes place every three years.
- Continuous optimization – we constantly adapt our security concepts to new threat scenarios so that your data remains protected tomorrow.
This is how easylearn turns information security into a promise you can count on.
Why did easylearn seek certification?
For us, ISO 27001 certification was not just a formal stamp of approval, but a logical step. It confirms what we have long been practicing: responsibility for your data and for that of our employees.
When choosing the certification body, we deliberately took the more demanding route. At SQS, one of the three accredited bodies of the Swiss Confederation and a leader in Switzerland, it is not enough to document security measures once. They must be proven and continuously improved. Regular checks by external audits verify implementation. For us, this was not an obstacle, but the logical next step. A clear commitment to our values of quality and customer focus and a strong signal that we not only comply with information security, but actively develop it further.
The path to ISO certification
Information security often sounds abstract. In practice, it means hard work and absolute consistency. In a modern IT landscape, data must be kept available at all times while also being protected with strict confidentiality. This is exactly where an information security management system (ISMS) comes in. We examined all processes, systems, and responsibilities, assessed risks, and defined clear measures. It was a major undertaking that involved not only IT, but the entire company. The starting point was a gap analysis. This resulted in an action plan, which we consistently implemented over a period of two years.
The ISO standard provides the framework, but not the method of implementation. That is why we sought out specific expertise: in goSecurity, we had a strong partner at our side. They supported us with the IT concept and risk management and provided valuable tools for documenting our processes.
Today, we hold the ISO 27001 certification in our hands, but we do not see it as the end point. It is a milestone, not a goal. Because information security is constantly evolving. We are consciously continuing on this path, step by step, with a clear commitment: to protect your data reliably tomorrow as well.