Topics 5 January 2026

ISO/IEC 27001 Certificates: A Milestone for Our Information Security and the Trust of Our Customers

The WAGO Group has taken a decisive step: two central divisions – SOLUTIONS and AUTOMATION – as well as the CORPORATE FUNCTION IT are now certified according to ISO/IEC 27001.

This creates a shared foundation for information security across the entire company. Additional areas may join under the “umbrella” of this standard in the future. For us, this is a major milestone – and for our customers, a clear signal: at WAGO, security is not a promise, but a verifiable reality.

Security with Foresight

WAGO embeds information security systematically and for the long term.
The certification strengthens customer and partner trust across all business areas.
It establishes the foundation for a continuously evolving global security strategy.

What Does the Certification Mean?

For WAGO, This Means:

The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information are ensured at all times
Protection against cyberattacks and risks through a certified ISMS
Strengthening our competitiveness and compliance

For Our Customers, This Means:

Reliable security for their data and projects – including highly regulated markets, such as energy supply or transportation
Fulfillment of cybersecurity requirements, for example, for KRITIS customers
Greater trust in our solutions, because security is measurable and certified

Why Is This Step Important for All of Us?

The certification demonstrates that WAGO approaches information security not situationally, but systematically and with a long‑term perspective. It strengthens the trust of our customers and partners across all business areas. This is a decisive advantage, especially in an increasingly digital and interconnected market environment. At the same time, it lays the foundation for a global security strategy that is continuously evolving.

How Did Our Path to Certification Unfold?

Implementing the ISMS across multiple divisions was a joint effort. From the outset, teams from different locations and functions collaborated closely to implement the standard efficiently and swiftly. This cross‑departmental cooperation was a key success factor, as was our well‑established security culture, which clearly supported and accelerated the process. Together, we firmly embedded the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 within the company.

How Do We Proceed from Here?

The certificate is initially valid for three years and is reviewed annually. Additional divisions will follow – with the goal of further expanding our security culture worldwide and ensuring a consistently high level of security across the entire company.

Background Knowledge: What Is Behind ISO/IEC 27001?

ISO/IEC 27001 is the internationally recognized standard for information security management systems. It defines a structured, risk‑based approach to protecting sensitive information – ranging from customer and business data to development data. At its core is the continuous improvement process (Plan – Do – Check – Act), which ensures that measures are not only implemented but remain effective over the long term.

Core Elements of ISO/IEC 27001:

Context of the Organization: Analysis of internal and external factors that influence information security
Risk Management: Identification, assessment, and management of information security risks
Leadership and Responsibilities: Clear roles and responsibilities within the ISMS
Objectives and Metrics: Definition of security objectives and how they are measured
Documented Information: Policies, procedures, and evidence of implementation and effectiveness
Internal Audits & Management Reviews: Regular reviews to ensure continuous improvement

Protection Objectives of the ISMS (CIA)

The three fundamental protection objectives form the backbone of an ISMS:

1. Confidentiality

Objective: Information may only be accessed or processed by authorized persons.

Measures: Access controls, encryption, data protection guidelines, role and rights management

Example: Only the HR team may access salary data.

2. Integrity

Objective: Information must be accurate and complete and must not be altered without evidence.

Measures: Checksums, digital signatures, change logs (audit trails)

Example: An invoice may no longer be edited after approval.

3. Availability

Objective: Information and IT systems must be reliable and accessible when needed.

Measures: Backup strategies, redundancy, emergency plans, protection against outages or attacks (e.g., DDoS)

Example: An online shop must be available around the clock, even under high load.

These core objectives are complemented by additional important security aspects that are relevant in the context of a modern ISMS:

Authenticity: Ensuring that a communication partner or piece of information is genuine
Accountability / Non‑repudiation: Traceability of actions, for example, who made which change and when
Data Protection: Especially regarding personal data – interface with the GDPR to the GDPR