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ISO
ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 161 national standards bodies. Through its members, it brings together experts to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based, market relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges
Type of content:
Assets
Type of asset:
Standard
Big data potential
Yes
Phase in the policy cycle:
Policy Implementation
TRL
9
Open license availability
No
Tags:
Standardisation of processes
Addresses:
| SWOT Analysis for ISO |
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| Helpful | Harmful | |
Internal |
Strengths• Creates documents that provide requirements, specifications, guidelines or characteristics that can be used consistently to ensure that materials, products, processes and services are fit for their purpose. • Internationally recognised and validated: It is internationally recognised and verified and validated by thousands of security professionals and participating countries • Regulators and governments count on ISO standards to help develop better regulation, knowing they have a sound basis thanks to the involvement of globally-established experts. • Brings together experts to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based, market relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges. • Scalability: It can be scaled to fit small or large organizations with one or multiple sites in any sector. |
Weaknesses• High implementation /customization cost. • Doesn’t issue certificates and isn’t involved in the certification process • Adoption cost and effort: The adoption, certification and recertification costs and efforts (e.g. man hours needed to produce the documentation, • Does not ensure the effectiveness of measures implemented but only their existence. |
External |
Opportunities• International Standards on air, water and soil quality, on emissions of gases and radiation, and environmental aspects of products, they protect the health of the planet and people, beyond bringing economic benefits. • Add credibility, by demonstrating that a product or service meets the expectations of your customers. For some industries, certification is a legal or contractual requirement. • Helps regulators ensure that health, safety or environmental conditions are met • Global Trade: reduces the need for duplication of testing when importing or exporting thus facilitating global trade. |
Threats• Registrars are allowed to play both the role of the auditor and implementation consultant creating a conflict of interest • Increased competition from other standards: Examples are the ones driven by individual countries, which are seen by some organizations as easier to implement. • Risk of over-regulation by introducing too many regulations calling for the same thing (e.g. HIPAA, Data Protection, PIPEDA, PIPA, FOIPPA, etc.) • More and more business look at certification as a marketing tool only • More and more business look at certification as a marketing tool only |
