Standards Comparison

    ISO 27032

    Voluntary
    2012

    International guidelines for Internet cybersecurity and stakeholder collaboration

    VS

    ISO 22000

    Voluntary
    2018

    International standard for food safety management systems

    Quick Verdict

    ISO 27032 provides cybersecurity guidelines for internet ecosystems across industries, while ISO 22000 establishes certifiable FSMS for food chains. Companies adopt 27032 for collaborative cyber resilience and 22000 for hazard control and market access.

    Cybersecurity

    ISO 27032

    ISO/IEC 27032:2023 Cybersecurity – Guidelines for Internet Security

    Cost
    €€€
    Complexity
    Medium
    Implementation Time
    12-18 months

    Key Features

    • Multi-stakeholder collaboration across cyberspace ecosystem
    • Guidelines bridging information, network, Internet security
    • Annex A maps threats to ISO 27002 controls
    • Emphasizes risk assessment for Internet-facing assets
    • Focuses on detection, response, information sharing
    Food Safety

    ISO 22000

    ISO 22000:2018 Food safety management systems

    Cost
    €€€€
    Complexity
    High
    Implementation Time
    12-18 months

    Key Features

    • High-Level Structure for integrated management systems
    • Dual PDCA cycles: organizational and operational hazard control
    • PRPs, OPRPs, CCPs in unified hazard control plan
    • Interactive communication as core hazard control mechanism
    • Risk-based thinking and leadership accountability

    Detailed Analysis

    A comprehensive look at the specific requirements, scope, and impact of each standard.

    ISO 27032 Details

    What It Is

    ISO/IEC 27032:2023 is an international guidance standard titled Cybersecurity – Guidelines for Internet Security. It provides non-certifiable recommendations for managing cybersecurity risks in interconnected digital ecosystems, focusing on Internet security. The risk-based approach connects information security, network security, Internet security, and critical infrastructure protection through multi-stakeholder collaboration.

    Key Components

    • Core pillars: stakeholder roles, risk assessment, incident management, technical/organizational controls.
    • Thematic domains cover threats, vulnerabilities, awareness, and Annex A mapping to ISO/IEC 27002's 93 controls.
    • Built on PDCA cycle and ecosystem principles.
    • Compliance via integration into ISMS like ISO 27001, no standalone certification.

    Why Organizations Use It

    Enhances resilience against Internet threats, reduces breach impacts, supports regulatory alignment (e.g., NIS2, GDPR). Drives efficiency, trust, competitive differentiation, and insurance benefits in cloud/supply-chain environments.

    Implementation Overview

    Phased approach: gap analysis, risk prioritization, control deployment, continuous monitoring. Suited for all sizes/industries with online presence; integrates with existing frameworks via audits and exercises.

    ISO 22000 Details

    What It Is

    ISO 22000:2018 is the international certification standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS). It enables food chain organizations to provide safe products by preventing or reducing hazards to acceptable levels, while meeting statutory and customer requirements. Adopting High-Level Structure (HLS) and risk-based thinking, it integrates HACCP principles with management system discipline via dual PDCA cycles.

    Key Components

    • Clauses 4-10 cover context, leadership, planning, support, operation, evaluation, and improvement.
    • Core elements: PRPs, hazard analysis, OPRPs/CCPs, traceability, communication, verification.
    • Built on Codex HACCP; requires documented hazard control plans.
    • Voluntary certification by accredited bodies through staged audits.

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Ensures compliance, reduces recalls, enhances supply chain resilience.
    • Builds trust with customers, regulators; unlocks GFSI schemes like FSSC 22000.
    • Drives efficiency, risk management, market access.

    Implementation Overview

    Phased: gap analysis, FSMS design (PRPs/hazards), training, verification, audits. Scalable for all sizes/industries in food chain; 6-18 months typical.

    Key Differences

    Scope

    ISO 27032
    Internet security and cyberspace collaboration
    ISO 22000
    Food safety management and hazard control

    Industry

    ISO 27032
    All sectors with online presence globally
    ISO 22000
    Food chain organizations worldwide

    Nature

    ISO 27032
    Non-certifiable guidance standard
    ISO 22000
    Certifiable management system standard

    Testing

    ISO 27032
    Gap analysis, internal audits, exercises
    ISO 22000
    Internal audits, validation, certification audits

    Penalties

    ISO 27032
    No direct penalties, certification loss
    ISO 22000
    No direct penalties, certification loss

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about ISO 27032 and ISO 22000

    ISO 27032 FAQ

    ISO 22000 FAQ

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