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Why might an organization choose to comply with the ISO 27001 standard? Response:

The correct answer is C. International acceptance. Organizations choose ISO 27001 compliance primarily due to its international recognition and acceptance, demonstrating a globally recognized commitment to information security.

Submitted by joshua94· Apr 18, 2026Legal, Risk and Compliance

Question

Why might an organization choose to comply with the ISO 27001 standard? Response:

Options

  • APrice
  • BEase of implementation
  • CInternational acceptance
  • DSpeed

How the community answered

(42 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    5% (2)
  • C
    90% (38)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

Organizations choose ISO 27001 compliance primarily due to its international recognition and acceptance, demonstrating a globally recognized commitment to information security.

APrice

Implementing ISO 27001 can be a significant investment in terms of resources, time, and potentially external consulting, so price is not typically a motivator.

BEase of implementation

ISO 27001 implementation is a comprehensive and often complex process, requiring significant effort and organizational change, so ease of implementation is not a reason to choose it.

CInternational acceptanceCorrect

ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized standard for information security management systems (ISMS). Compliance demonstrates to customers, partners, and regulators worldwide that an organization adheres to best practices in information security, enhancing trust and enabling global business operations.

DSpeed

The implementation and certification process for ISO 27001 can take many months or even years, so speed is not a typical benefit or motivator.

Concept tested: Benefits of ISO 27001 compliance

Source: https://www.iso.org/standard/27001.html

Topics

#ISO 27001#Compliance#Information Security Standards#ISMS

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