Certification Services
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Our ISO Standards
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ISO 9001:2015 (Accredited Certification)
Quality Management System
ISO 9001 deals with the fundamentals of Quality Management Systems, which enables businesses to implement, develop and improve their own business management systems. ISO 9001 is one of the most widely used management tools in the world today.
Benefits
Customer satisfaction:
Deliver products and services that consistently meet customer requirements, while enhancing customer satisfaction.
Addressing business risks and opportunities:
This helps to stop issues from occurring in the first place and identifying missed business opportunities.
Reduced operating costs:
Continual improvement of processes and resulting operational efficiencies mean money saved.
Improved stakeholder relationships:
Improve the standing of your organisation with staff, customers, and suppliers.
Legal compliance:
Understand how statutory and regulatory requirements impact your organisation and its customers.
Proven business credentials:
Independent verification against a globally recognised industry standard speaks volumes.
Ability to win more business:
Procurement specifications often require certification as a condition to supply, so certification opens doors.
ISO 14001:2015 (Accredited Certification)
Environmental Management System
ISO 14001 sets out the framework for an environmental management system within a business, this gives assurance to stakeholders that environmental impact is measured and consistently improved. It prescribes controls for those activities that influence the environment which includes the use of natural resources, waste treatment, and energy consumption.
Benefits
Improved environmental management:
An ISO 14001-conforming environmental management system helps you identify potential environmental impacts and implement controls and measures to prevent and reduce pollution.
Demonstrate compliance:
Identify how statutory and regulatory requirements impact your organisation and keep track of changes. Because it is based on a set of industry-recognised best practices, ISO 14001 certification also positions you to meet the regulatory challenges of the future.
Improved company reputation:
Earn the confidence of stakeholders by demonstrating strategic commitment.
Reduced operating costs:
Achieving efficiencies in energy and water usage and through waste minimisation means money saved.
Improved stakeholder relationships:
Make the environment a priority and people will respond positively to your organisation. ISO 14001 certification is recognised around the world. If you are attempting to expand your business into new territories, certification is the best way to demonstrate to potential customers that you’re taking proactive steps to do the responsible thing.
Benefits
Customer satisfaction:
Deliver products and services that consistently meet customer requirements, while enhancing customer satisfaction.
Addressing business risks and opportunities:
This helps to stop issues from occurring in the first place and identifying missed business opportunities.
Reduced operating costs:
Continual improvement of processes and resulting operational efficiencies mean money saved.
Improved stakeholder relationships:
Improve the standing of your organisation with staff, customers, and suppliers.
Legal compliance:
Understand how statutory and regulatory requirements impact your organisation and its customers.
Proven business credentials:
Independent verification against a globally recognised industry standard speaks volumes.
Ability to win more business:
Procurement specifications often require certification as a condition to supply, so certification opens doors.
Benefits
Improved environmental management:
An ISO 14001-conforming environmental management system helps you identify potential environmental impacts and implement controls and measures to prevent and reduce pollution.
Demonstrate compliance:
Identify how statutory and regulatory requirements impact your organisation and keep track of changes. Because it is based on a set of industry-recognised best practices, ISO 14001 certification also positions you to meet the regulatory challenges of the future.
Improved company reputation:
Earn the confidence of stakeholders by demonstrating strategic commitment.
Reduced operating costs:
Achieving efficiencies in energy and water usage and through waste minimisation means money saved.
Improved stakeholder relationships:
Make the environment a priority and people will respond positively to your organisation. ISO 14001 certification is recognised around the world. If you are attempting to expand your business into new territories, certification is the best way to demonstrate to potential customers that you’re taking proactive steps to do the responsible thing.
ISO 45001:2018 (Accredited Certification)
Occupational Health & Safety Management System
ISO 45001 is an international standard for occupational health and safety management systems. Having a clearly defined management system in place will provide the company with a framework to minimise risks, not only to your workforce but to anyone entering onto your premises; such as visitors or external contractors.
Benefits
Safe working environment:
Create and maintain the best possible working conditions across your business for your staff, customers, contactors and all interested parties.
Reduce workplace accidents and illness:
Make the health of staff and the safety of the workplace a priority and customers, suppliers and all stakeholders will respond.
Improved risk management:
Identify potential risk and incidents and implement controls and measures to minimise occurrences.
Demonstration of compliance:
Independent verification against recognised standards speaks volumes.
Legal Compliance:
Procedures in place to ensure the organisation is compliant with health and safety legislation and regulation and aware of its obligations.
ISO 27001:2022 (Accredited Certification)
Information Security Management System
ISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard that helps organisations manage and protect their information assets and keep them secure, by describing best practice for an Information Security Management System (ISMS). It will also inform your customers that your organisation has defined and implemented effective information security processes; winning their confidence and helping you create a trusting relationship.
Benefits
Regulatory compliance:
ISO/IEC 27001 implementation helps to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. This reduces the likelihood of fines and other penalties due to non-compliance or the occurrence of a data breach.
Data breaches:
An ISO/IEC 27001 audit helps you limit the possibility of a breach by identifying the areas in which you are most vulnerable. It also provides a sound information management security risk framework. Adhering to ISO/IEC 27001 standards reduces the likelihood of incurring fines or facing criminal prosecution due to non-compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Low risk management confidence:
ISO/IEC 27001 registrations provide companies with an effective framework for identifying risks and threats, as well as for establishing the appropriate internal controls for minimising or even eliminating them. This will give you and your stakeholders greater assurance that you are doing everything possible to safeguard your organisation’s vital information.
Access to information:
A critical element of any data security effort is effectively controlling who has access to information at any given time. ISO/IEC 27001 certification provides a framework for ensuring that all authorised users can get the information they need when they need it, while also preventing unauthorised users from accessing private or confidential data. This also helps to establish stakeholder trust and credibility, while enhancing your company’s recovery operations in the event of a breach or other catastrophic event.
Meeting high customer expectations:
Understandably, your customers are likely to have high expectations in terms of protecting their private or sensitive information. ISO/IEC 27001 standards act as a blueprint for establishing customer-friendly policies and procedures that reduce your company’s risk of a breach, helping to put your customers’ minds at ease. This can be advantageous in terms of improving customer retention and generating new business. It can also reduce the level of third-party scrutiny regarding your information security practices.
Creating a security mindset:
Information security must be a point of focus for every member of your organisation. The action of ISO/IEC 27001 implementation sends a clear message throughout your organisation that security is a top priority. By increasing awareness, you’ll be helping to establish a security mindset that will spread to every level of your company, which can also reduce the likelihood of staff-related security breaches.
Benefits
Safe working environment:
Create and maintain the best possible working conditions across your business for your staff, customers, contactors and all interested parties.
Reduce workplace accidents and illness:
Make the health of staff and the safety of the workplace a priority and customers, suppliers and all stakeholders will respond.
Improved risk management:
Identify potential risk and incidents and implement controls and measures to minimise occurrences.
Demonstration of compliance:
Independent verification against recognised standards speaks volumes.
Legal Compliance:
Procedures in place to ensure the organisation is compliant with health and safety legislation and regulation and aware of its obligations.
Benefits
Regulatory compliance:
ISO/IEC 27001 implementation helps to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. This reduces the likelihood of fines and other penalties due to non-compliance or the occurrence of a data breach.
Low risk management confidence:
ISO/IEC 27001 registrations provide companies with an effective framework for identifying risks and threats, as well as for establishing the appropriate internal controls for minimising or even eliminating them. This will give you and your stakeholders greater assurance that you are doing everything possible to safeguard your organisation’s vital information.
Access to information:
A critical element of any data security effort is effectively controlling who has access to information at any given time. ISO/IEC 27001 certification provides a framework for ensuring that all authorised users can get the information they need when they need it, while also preventing unauthorised users from accessing private or confidential data. This also helps to establish stakeholder trust and credibility, while enhancing your company’s recovery operations in the event of a breach or other catastrophic event.
Meeting high customer expectations:
Understandably, your customers are likely to have high expectations in terms of protecting their private or sensitive information. ISO/IEC 27001 standards act as a blueprint for establishing customer-friendly policies and procedures that reduce your company’s risk of a breach, helping to put your customers’ minds at ease. This can be advantageous in terms of improving customer retention and generating new business. It can also reduce the level of third-party scrutiny regarding your information security practices.
Creating a security mindset:
Information security must be a point of focus for every member of your organisation. The action of ISO/IEC 27001 implementation sends a clear message throughout your organisation that security is a top priority. By increasing awareness, you’ll be helping to establish a security mindset that will spread to every level of your company, which can also reduce the likelihood of staff-related security breaches.
ISO 42001:2023
Artificial Intelligence Management System
ISO 42001 is the international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS), designed to help organizations develop, deploy, and manage AI technologies responsibly and effectively. It provides a structured framework that supports ethical AI use, risk management, and continual improvement, ensuring alignment with both legal requirements and societal expectations. Applicable to organizations of all sizes and sectors, ISO 42001 establishes trust and transparency in AI operations.
Benefits
Enhanced Trust and Credibility:
Demonstrates a commitment to responsible and ethical AI practices, building trust with stakeholders and customers.
Risk Mitigation:
Helps identify, assess, and manage AI-related risks, reducing the likelihood of errors, bias, or misuse.
Regulatory Compliance:
Supports adherence to evolving laws and regulations surrounding AI technologies.
Operational Efficiency:
Encourages structured AI governance and continuous improvement, leading to more efficient and effective AI systems.
Competitive Advantage:
Positions the organisation as a leader in safe and ethical AI, boosting market reputation and opening new business opportunities.
ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 (Accredited Certification)
IT Service Management
ISO/IEC 20000 is the internationally recognized standard for IT Service Management (ITSM). It provides a comprehensive framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an IT service management system. By aligning IT services with business needs, ISO 20000 ensures consistent and high-quality service delivery, driving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. This standard is suitable for internal IT departments, outsourced service providers, and organisations of all sizes across various sectors.
Benefits
Improved Service Quality:
Ensures reliable, consistent, and high-quality IT services through structured processes.
Increased Customer Satisfaction:
Enhances user experience and trust by meeting agreed service levels and expectations.
Streamlined Operations:
Promotes efficiency through standardised practices, reducing errors and downtime.
Compliance and Risk Reduction:
Supports regulatory and contractual compliance while identifying and mitigating IT-related risks.
Stronger Market Position:
Demonstrates a commitment to best practices in IT service management, providing a competitive edge in the market.
Benefits
Enhanced Trust and Credibility:
Demonstrates a commitment to responsible and ethical AI practices, building trust with stakeholders and customers.
Risk Mitigation:
Helps identify, assess, and manage AI-related risks, reducing the likelihood of errors, bias, or misuse.
Regulatory Compliance:
Supports adherence to evolving laws and regulations surrounding AI technologies.
Operational Efficiency:
Encourages structured AI governance and continuous improvement, leading to more efficient and effective AI systems.
Competitive Advantage:
Positions the organisation as a leader in safe and ethical AI, boosting market reputation and opening new business opportunities.
Benefits
Improved Service Quality:
Ensures reliable, consistent, and high-quality IT services through structured processes.
Increased Customer Satisfaction:
Enhances user experience and trust by meeting agreed service levels and expectations.
Streamlined Operations:
Promotes efficiency through standardised practices, reducing errors and downtime.
Compliance and Risk Reduction:
Supports regulatory and contractual compliance while identifying and mitigating IT-related risks.
Stronger Market Position:
Demonstrates a commitment to best practices in IT service management, providing a competitive edge in the market.
ISO 50001:2018
Energy Management Systems (EnMS)
ISO 50001 provides a structured framework to establish, maintain, and continually improve an energy management system in your organisation, enabling you to use energy more efficiently, reduce consumption, and align with sustainability goals.
Benefits
Lower Energy Costs:
By systematically analysing energy use and implementing efficiency measures, you can significantly reduce energy expenses over time.
Enhanced Operational Efficiency:
Better visibility of energy flows helps you optimise processes, eliminate waste, and use assets more effectively.
Reduced Environmental Impact:
Using energy more efficiently means cutting greenhouse gas emissions and helping to meet climate or sustainability commitments.
Improved Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management:
ISO 50001 helps you stay aligned with evolving energy regulations and reporting requirements.
Stronger Market Credibility:
Certification or alignment with ISO 50001 signals to clients, investors, and partners that your organisation is committed to responsible energy management and sustainability.
ISO/IEC 27701:2025
Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
ISO 27701 is an extension to ISO 27001, providing a framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). It helps organisations manage and protect personally identifiable information (PII), demonstrating accountability, aligning with data privacy laws, and building trust with stakeholders.
Benefits
Enhanced Privacy Governance:
ISO 27701 embeds privacy roles, responsibilities, and controls into your existing information security system, ensuring structured oversight of data processing.
Stronger Compliance with Privacy Laws:
It helps align your practices with global regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection laws, reducing the risk of regulatory penalties.
Reduced Risk of Data Breaches and Fines:
By applying privacy-specific controls and oversight, organisations can better prevent breaches, limit exposure, and mitigate associated costs.
Increased Stakeholder Trust & Credibility:
Certification or alignment with ISO 27701 signals that you take privacy seriously, building confidence among customers, partners, and regulators.
Efficient Integration with ISO 27001:
Because ISO 27701 extends ISO 27001, you can build on your existing information security management system rather than create a separate privacy program from scratch.
Benefits
Lower Energy Costs:
By systematically analysing energy use and implementing efficiency measures, you can significantly reduce energy expenses over time.
Enhanced Operational Efficiency:
Better visibility of energy flows helps you optimise processes, eliminate waste, and use assets more effectively.
Reduced Environmental Impact:
Using energy more efficiently means cutting greenhouse gas emissions and helping to meet climate or sustainability commitments.
Improved Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management:
ISO 50001 helps you stay aligned with evolving energy regulations and reporting requirements.
Stronger Market Credibility:
Certification or alignment with ISO 50001 signals to clients, investors, and partners that your organisation is committed to responsible energy management and sustainability.
Benefits
Enhanced Privacy Governance:
ISO 27701 embeds privacy roles, responsibilities, and controls into your existing information security system, ensuring structured oversight of data processing.
Stronger Compliance with Privacy Laws:
It helps align your practices with global regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection laws, reducing the risk of regulatory penalties.
Reduced Risk of Data Breaches and Fines:
By applying privacy-specific controls and oversight, organisations can better prevent breaches, limit exposure, and mitigate associated costs.
Increased Stakeholder Trust & Credibility:
Certification or alignment with ISO 27701 signals that you take privacy seriously, building confidence among customers, partners, and regulators.
Efficient Integration with ISO 27001:
Because ISO 27701 extends ISO 27001, you can build on your existing information security management system rather than create a separate privacy program from scratch.
ISO 20121:2024
Event Sustainability/Event Management System
ISO 20121 is an international standard for event sustainability management systems, helping organisations integrate economic, social, and environmental responsibility into all phases of event planning and delivery.
Benefits
Reduced Environmental Footprint:
By managing resource use, waste, and emissions more effectively, your events leave less environmental impact.
Greater Stakeholder Trust & Engagement:
Transparent sustainability practices build confidence among attendees, sponsors, suppliers, and local communities.
Social & Community Legacy:
It encourages positive social outcomes, including respect for human rights, inclusion, and beneficial legacy for local communities.
Compliance & Risk Mitigation:
Aligning with ISO 20121 helps you anticipate regulatory expectations, reduce liabilities, and manage reputational risk.
Market Differentiation & Credibility:
Certification signals your commitment to responsible event management, strengthening your brand and competitive edge.
ISO/IEC 27017:2015
Information Security Controls for Cloud Services
ISO 27017 is a code of practice that extends ISO 27001/27002 with cloud-specific guidance — clarifying the roles, controls, and responsibilities for both cloud service providers and customers to ensure secure and trustworthy cloud environments.
Benefits
Clarified Shared Responsibility
It defines clear boundaries between what the cloud provider versus the customer is responsible for, reducing gaps and misunderstandings in security management.
Stronger Cloud-Specific Security Controls
The standard adds controls tailored to cloud challenges (e.g. virtualization separation, asset return, logging) that complement general ISMS controls.
Reduced Risk of Data Breaches in the Cloud:
By applying targeted measures for cloud environments, organisations are better protected against threats like misconfigurations, cross-tenant access, and insecure APIs.
Enhanced Customer Trust and Confidence:
Compliance with ISO 27017 signals to cloud customers and partners that their data is handled with heightened care and security assurance.
Efficient Integration with Existing ISMS (ISO 27001):
Because ISO 27017 is designed as an extension of ISO 27001, you can build on your existing information security framework rather than starting from scratch.
Benefits
Reduced Environmental Footprint:
By managing resource use, waste, and emissions more effectively, your events leave less environmental impact.
Greater Stakeholder Trust & Engagement:
Transparent sustainability practices build confidence among attendees, sponsors, suppliers, and local communities.
Social & Community Legacy:
It encourages positive social outcomes, including respect for human rights, inclusion, and beneficial legacy for local communities.
Compliance & Risk Mitigation:
Aligning with ISO 20121 helps you anticipate regulatory expectations, reduce liabilities, and manage reputational risk.
Market Differentiation & Credibility:
Certification signals your commitment to responsible event management, strengthening your brand and competitive edge.
Benefits
Clarified Shared Responsibility
It defines clear boundaries between what the cloud provider versus the customer is responsible for, reducing gaps and misunderstandings in security management.
Stronger Cloud-Specific Security Controls
The standard adds controls tailored to cloud challenges (e.g. virtualization separation, asset return, logging) that complement general ISMS controls.
Reduced Risk of Data Breaches in the Cloud:
By applying targeted measures for cloud environments, organisations are better protected against threats like misconfigurations, cross-tenant access, and insecure APIs.
Enhanced Customer Trust and Confidence:
Compliance with ISO 27017 signals to cloud customers and partners that their data is handled with heightened care and security assurance.
Efficient Integration with Existing ISMS (ISO 27001):
Because ISO 27017 is designed as an extension of ISO 27001, you can build on your existing information security framework rather than starting from scratch.
ISO/IEC 27018:2019
Protection of Personally Identifiable Information in Public Cloud Services
ISO 27018 is a code of practice that builds on ISO 27001/27002 and provides guidance specifically for public cloud service providers acting as PII (personally identifiable information) processors, helping them securely process, store, and manage PII in cloud environments.
Benefits
Enhanced Customer Trust:
Adopting ISO 27018 signals to clients and users that you handle personal data in the cloud with rigorous privacy protections, increasing confidence in your services.
Stronger Regulatory & Contractual Compliance:
It helps align your cloud-based PII practices with privacy laws, contractual obligations, and industry expectations.
Clear Roles & Accountability:
The standard clarifies responsibilities and expectations for cloud providers and clients in handling PII, reducing ambiguity and risk.
Reduced Risk of Data Breach & Exposure:
ISO 27018 prescribes controls tailored to cloud environments that help prevent unauthorised access, misuse, or leakage of PII.
Efficient Integration with Existing ISMS:
Because it builds on ISO 27001 / ISO 27002, you can integrate ISO 27018 controls into your existing information security management system rather than reinventing entirely new processes.
Benefits
Enhanced Customer Trust:
Adopting ISO 27018 signals to clients and users that you handle personal data in the cloud with rigorous privacy protections, increasing confidence in your services.
Stronger Regulatory & Contractual Compliance:
It helps align your cloud-based PII practices with privacy laws, contractual obligations, and industry expectations.
Clear Roles & Accountability:
The standard clarifies responsibilities and expectations for cloud providers and clients in handling PII, reducing ambiguity and risk.
Reduced Risk of Data Breach & Exposure:
ISO 27018 prescribes controls tailored to cloud environments that help prevent unauthorised access, misuse, or leakage of PII.
Efficient Integration with Existing ISMS:
Because it builds on ISO 27001 / ISO 27002, you can integrate ISO 27018 controls into your existing information security management system rather than reinventing entirely new processes.
Overall, whichever standard/standards you choose to be certified to, it is increasing customer confidence in your ability to provide the products and services that you offer. It makes you stand out as an organisation that invites and welcomes your systems, processes and activities to be assessed and verified against an international standard.
ISO certification is a globally recognized standard that helps organisations improve their management systems, efficiency, and compliance.
However, there are several misconceptions surrounding ISO certification that often lead to confusion and hesitation.
Below, we address some of the most common misunderstandings:
ISO certification is a valuable asset for any organisation looking to improve its management systems and credibility. By dispelling these common misconceptions, businesses can better understand the true benefits of ISO certification and leverage it for growth, efficiency, and long-term success.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does West Assured support clients throughout the certification process?
The certification services of West Assured are carried out systematically, in line with the documented policies, procedures and methodologies, working with our clients to develop their businesses and to help them achieve real commercial benefit from their management system investment. Our aim is to partner with clients to ensure that their path to certification is easily understandable from the outset, meets their expectations and delivers more than just an assessment and a Certificate.
How long is an ISO certificate valid?
An ISO Certificate is valid for 3 years. However, the certification is subject to: Annual surveillance audits in Year 1 and Year 2, to confirm continued compliance and a Recertification audit in Year 3 to renew the certificate for another cycle.
How much does certification cost?
The certification varies based on a number of factors, including audit duration, business size, risk and how close you are to meeting requirements when you start implementing the system.
You should also expect to pay for copies of the standard, any process changes that are necessary to meet requirements and employee training, if necessary.
The best way to find out how much certification will cost your organisation is to request a quote from us by contacting us at sales@westassured.ie
If you’re considering ISO certification and need expert guidance, our team is here to help.
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