ISO 27001-certified data centers in Belgium
Datacenter United operates according to the ISO/IEC 27001 standard for information security, with documented processes for risk management, physical security, access control and continuity across our Belgian data center environment.
What is ISO 27001 and why is it important for data centers?
ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard for information security management. It defines how organisations identify, assess and manage information security risks through a structured Information Security Management System, also known as an ISMS.
For a data center operator, this is particularly relevant. Customers entrust their servers, network equipment, applications and data to an external infrastructure environment. ISO 27001 helps demonstrate that information security is not managed ad hoc, but through formal processes, clear responsibilities, control measures and independent audits.
An ISO 27001-certified data center works with, among other things:
- A risk-based approach to information security
- Formal procedures for access management, incidents and control measures
- Continuous evaluation and improvement of security processes
- Independent audits and documented governance
Why ISO 27001 matters for colocation
With colocation, you host your own IT infrastructure in a professional data center. This requires trust not only in the physical environment, but also in the processes, people and procedures that support that environment.
ISO 27001 helps organisations assess whether their data center partner manages information security in a structured way. This goes beyond physical security. It also includes risk management, access procedures, incident management, supplier management, monitoring, documentation and continuous improvement.
For businesses, IT service providers, public organisations and regulated sectors, an ISO 27001-certified data center can play an important role in vendor assessments, audits, RFP processes and internal compliance checks.
At Datacenter United, ISO 27001 is part of a broader approach to reliability, continuity, local control and secure data center services in Belgium.
What does ISO/IEC 27001 mean for our customers?
Documented information security
ISO 27001 supports a structured approach to protecting information, systems and processes. For customers, this means that Datacenter United works with formal security procedures, risk assessments and control measures within an independently audited Information Security Management System.
More confidence for colocation and critical infrastructure
When you place servers, network equipment or other critical IT infrastructure in a data center, you need to rely on clear processes. ISO 27001 helps demonstrate that access management, incident procedures, responsibilities and security measures are structurally managed.
Support for audits and compliance
An ISO 27001-certified data center can be relevant for vendor assessments, RFPs, internal audits and compliance processes. The certification supports organisations that need to demonstrate that their infrastructure partner works according to recognised security standards.
Independent control
The ISO 27001 certification is independently assessed. This means customers do not only rely on internal procedures, but also on external verification of the information security management system.
Trust towards stakeholders
For IT service providers, public organisations, enterprise customers and regulated sectors, ISO 27001 helps build trust towards customers, auditors, management and other stakeholders.
Download the ISO/IEC 27001 certificate
Would you like to consult Datacenter United’s ISO/IEC 27001 certificate for an audit, vendor assessment, RFP, internal compliance check or customer file?
Complete the form and receive the certificate directly by e-mail.
Security, clearly documented
With ISO 27001, Datacenter United has an independently audited certification for information security management. For customers, this provides additional support when they need to demonstrate that their data center partner works according to formal security processes, risk management and control measures.
This gives you insight not only into our technical and physical security approach, but also into the way information security is structurally managed within our organisation.
Frequently asked questions about ISO 27001 and data centers
ISO 27001 shows that a data center operator works with a structured Information Security Management System. This includes risk management, access control, procedures, audits and continuous improvement.
Yes. Datacenter United holds an ISO/IEC 27001 certification for information security. The certificate can be requested through this page.
With colocation, an organisation entrusts critical IT infrastructure to an external data center partner. ISO 27001 helps demonstrate that information security, access management, incident procedures and governance are structurally managed.
ISO 27001 does not replace GDPR, but it does support a documented approach to information security, risk management and control measures. This can be relevant within broader compliance and audit processes.
An ISO 27001-certified data center is relevant for IT service providers, public organisations, financial organisations, healthcare institutions, enterprise environments and companies with critical digital processes.
Physical security is one part of a broader information security approach. ISO 27001 also looks at processes, responsibilities, risk management, incident management, audits and continuous improvement.
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