Information security has become a central issue in B2B relationships. Companies now exchange growing volumes of data with their partners: insurers, brokers, experts, software providers and external service providers.
These flows involve technical, financial, operational, or strategic information, the compromise of which can have direct impacts on business activity.
In this context, the responsibility of Risk Managers has expanded. It is no longer limited to managing internal risks, but also includes assessing third-party risk—that is, evaluating partners’ ability to protect information and ensure the continuity of their services.
More than 50% of security incidents now involve a third party or supplier, and the average cost of a data breach reaches USD 4.45 million worldwide.
Source : rapport Cost of a Data Breach 2023 d’IBM
These figures explain why companies now expect clear and structured assurances from their partners.
In this landscape, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is progressively establishing itself as a leading international standard, understood and recognized by risk, finance, and audit functions.
ISO/IEC 27001:2022: A Governance Framework for Managing Third-Party Risk
For a Risk Manager, the value of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 does not lie in the detail of technical controls, but in the governance framework it imposes. The standard structures the way an organization identifies, prioritizes, and controls information-related risks over time.
Concretely, a company certified ISO/IEC 27001:2022 demonstrates that it has formalized a set of protocols including:
- clear governance of information security,
- a documented approach to risk assessment and treatment,
- access and rights management rules
- continuity, traceability, and audit processes.
In the relationship with a service provider, certification thus becomes a shared and rapid assessment tool.
It facilitates audits, reduces information asymmetry, and provides a common foundation for security questionnaires and contractual discussions.
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 should therefore not be viewed as an IT certification or as an absolute label but as an indicator of maturity in information risk management, particularly useful when data flows and interdependencies between stakeholders continue to increase.
The SENOEE case: Structuring an ISMS in a pragmatic manner
At SENOEE, our commitment to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification follows a straightforward rationale: to provide a clear and structured framework for managing information security, in full alignment with our role within the insurance ecosystem.
For our organization, whose core business is based on structuring and leveraging sensitive data, this approach was essential.
The certification covers a controlled scope, focused on methods, processes, and internal organization:
- governance and responsibilities,
- access management,
- operational processes,
- documentation and regular audits.
One point is essential: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification does not cover the processing of our clients’ sensitive data, but rather our ability to identify, control, and govern information-related risks across all our activities.
This proportionate and pragmatic approach makes it possible to embed information security into the company’s day-to-day operations, without overcomplicating processes.
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 as a tool of trust in partner relationships
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 should not be approached as a technical label or as an additional formal requirement. For Risk Managers, it primarily represents a tool for assessment and trust in partner relationships.
Working with an ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified organization means relying on a clear framework: defined responsibilities, documented practices, auditable processes, and the ability to explain the controls in place.
This transparency facilitates dialogue between risk, finance, IT, and legal teams, reducing areas of uncertainty related to third-party risk.
At SENOEE, this approach reflects a straightforward goal: to provide a working environment that is clear, controlled, and proportionate, aligned with the expectations of the insurance market.
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is not an end in itself buta structuring foundation that enables the establishment of durable and secure relationships with our partners.
Looking for a partner that places security at the core of its processes? Contact our teams to discover how SENOEE supports you in collecting, structuring, and securing your data flows.
