--- title: Information security in logistics | Base27 description: Information security in logistics is a challenge, especially when you're busy with other priorities. 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A single disruption can bring the entire process to a standstill, as shown by the cyberattack on Maersk, which left freight traffic at APM Terminals at a halt for days. Yet information security still doesn't always get the priority it deserves. Base27 helps you set up [information security](https://www.base27.eu/en/information-security) in logistics in a structured and manageable way. From a single, clear system, you can easily map out risks, meet the relevant frameworks and keep your processes demonstrably in order.  [Start your free trial](https://www.base27.eu/en/knowledge/free-trial) [Book a demo](https://www.base27.eu/en/knowledge/demo-base27) ## The challenges of information security in logistics The logistics sector runs on speed and collaboration. Planning, warehousing, transport and operational technology are all connected and constantly exchange data with one another. Information security rarely keeps pace. The focus lies on the operation itself, budgets go towards the organisation's core activities and cyber security often comes second. Without structure, blind spots appear quickly, even though a single weak link is enough to affect the whole chain. What's often underestimated is that the biggest risk tends to come from within. It's rarely a sophisticated attack, but rather a colleague clicking a phishing email, a reused password or an unsecured device. It's little wonder, then, that many organisations in logistics rate the likelihood of a cyberattack as low and have no protocol in place for when it does happen. On top of that, strict standards and regulations apply to information security in logistics. The Cyber Security Act (NIS2) designates transport and logistics as a critical sector, the [GDPR](https://www.base27.eu/en/gdpr) sets strict requirements for handling personal data, and as a critical entity, logistics organisations also fall under the Critical Entities Resilience Act (Wwke). Fail to comply with this legislation, and you risk fines, liability and reputational damage. ![4](https://www.base27.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/4.png?width=450&height=450&name=4.png "4") ![3](https://www.base27.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/3.png?width=450&height=450&name=3.png "3") ## The role of ISMS software in the logistics sector Information security in logistics quickly touches multiple departments within your organisation, as well as the external parties you work with. In practice, this leads to fragmentation: policies are spread across different documents, risks are tracked separately in a spreadsheet and responsibilities aren't always clearly assigned. Base27 brings structure to this. Within the ISMS, you manage policies, risks, incidents, suppliers and audits from a single central environment, including when it comes to operational technology. If something does go wrong, you have everything at hand to act quickly and demonstrably. - Dashboards - Planning - Processes & KPIs - Single Sign-on ### Dashboards & Reports - Comprehensive reports giving you insight into the status of your information security at all times; - Dashboards for quick and easy insight into the status of your information security; - Insight by department, or across the board; - Filters and sorting; - Exports to Microsoft Excel or Word; - Analysis in pivot tables.   [![EXPLORE ALL FEATURES](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/27242826/interactive-398646301933.png)](https://www.base27.eu/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKQgU%2FV3W5hHOZ9fbPsLNa%2FjaV9JOj8hR9d7XM8blD21fbFRZy5q4rOHW%2BjmgrkMRYEYiJOWq8EawRGxkLn65yJRHhBVXlIH1JG6ydNcXxTI6gy%2B9%2FBMQq6ic2EHGItDe3luOY5VQzEQfLEzdKclYN%2F%2B5bv%2BmbNCRkjwX0AwP0Y5MBkdAqNhfwvCgd0UVmZ9QAMKHlYr0uH&webInteractiveContentId=398646301933&portalId=27242826) ![NL - Dashboard](https://www.base27.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/NL%20-%20Dashboard.png?width=1592&height=845&name=NL%20-%20Dashboard.png) ### Planning - See at a glance which information security maintenance tasks need to be performed throughout the year and what the status is; - Easily assign tasks and monitor progress; - The plan can be flexibly expanded and repeated annually.   [![EXPLORE ALL FEATURES](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/27242826/interactive-398646301933.png)](https://www.base27.eu/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKQgU%2FV3W5hHOZ9fbPsLNa%2FjaV9JOj8hR9d7XM8blD21fbFRZy5q4rOHW%2BjmgrkMRYEYiJOWq8EawRGxkLn65yJRHhBVXlIH1JG6ydNcXxTI6gy%2B9%2FBMQq6ic2EHGItDe3luOY5VQzEQfLEzdKclYN%2F%2B5bv%2BmbNCRkjwX0AwP0Y5MBkdAqNhfwvCgd0UVmZ9QAMKHlYr0uH&webInteractiveContentId=398646301933&portalId=27242826) ![operational-planning-Base27](https://www.base27.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/operational-planning-Base27.png?width=1024&height=629&name=operational-planning-Base27.png) ### Processes & KPIs - Establish overview of processes and related information systems; - Set and manage critical success factors and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators); - Compliance with standards is automatically made transparent.   [![EXPLORE ALL FEATURES](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/27242826/interactive-398646301933.png)](https://www.base27.eu/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKQgU%2FV3W5hHOZ9fbPsLNa%2FjaV9JOj8hR9d7XM8blD21fbFRZy5q4rOHW%2BjmgrkMRYEYiJOWq8EawRGxkLn65yJRHhBVXlIH1JG6ydNcXxTI6gy%2B9%2FBMQq6ic2EHGItDe3luOY5VQzEQfLEzdKclYN%2F%2B5bv%2BmbNCRkjwX0AwP0Y5MBkdAqNhfwvCgd0UVmZ9QAMKHlYr0uH&webInteractiveContentId=398646301933&portalId=27242826) ![process-kpi-base27](https://www.base27.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/process-kpi-base27.png?width=1024&height=630&name=process-kpi-base27.png) ### Single Sign-on - Base27 is excellent for integrating within your organisation, for example by using SAML, to allow your employees to access the application without logging in again; - REST interface to link data from other sources. Through this capability, incidents from for example your ITSM can be read in or updates sent.   [![EXPLORE ALL FEATURES](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/27242826/interactive-398646301933.png)](https://www.base27.eu/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKQgU%2FV3W5hHOZ9fbPsLNa%2FjaV9JOj8hR9d7XM8blD21fbFRZy5q4rOHW%2BjmgrkMRYEYiJOWq8EawRGxkLn65yJRHhBVXlIH1JG6ydNcXxTI6gy%2B9%2FBMQq6ic2EHGItDe3luOY5VQzEQfLEzdKclYN%2F%2B5bv%2BmbNCRkjwX0AwP0Y5MBkdAqNhfwvCgd0UVmZ9QAMKHlYr0uH&webInteractiveContentId=398646301933&portalId=27242826) ![RESTAPI-Base27-Single-Sign-On](https://www.base27.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/RESTAPI-Base27-Single-Sign-On.png?width=1102&height=676&name=RESTAPI-Base27-Single-Sign-On.png) ## You don't need to be an expert to get started with Base27 With ready made structures, clear explanations and logical workflows, anyone can easily get started with [Base27](https://www.base27.eu/en/features). The ISMS helps you step by step to identify potential risks, put the right measures in place and define responsibilities. All at exactly the level that suits your logistics business. ![1](https://www.base27.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/1.png?width=450&height=450&name=1.png "1") ![Surf-logo](https://www.base27.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Surf-logo.png?width=436&height=436&name=Surf-logo.png) ![duvak](https://www.base27.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/duvak.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=duvak.jpg) ![Iso-secure-logo](https://www.base27.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Iso-secure-logo.png?width=356&height=356&name=Iso-secure-logo.png) ![Inkesta](https://www.base27.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo_inkesta.jpg?width=696&height=212&name=Logo_inkesta.jpg) ![SGL](https://www.base27.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/sgl-logo.png?width=1343&height=636&name=sgl-logo.png) ![Stichting ZiZ](https://www.base27.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/ziz-logo.jpg?width=1600&height=597&name=ziz-logo.jpg) ![Vivantes](https://www.base27.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/vivantes-logo.png?width=2000&name=vivantes-logo.png) ![cloudseven icon](https://www.base27.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/cloudseven%20icon.png?width=225&height=225&name=cloudseven%20icon.png) ![juriblox](https://www.base27.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/juriblox.jpg?width=300&height=100&name=juriblox.jpg) ![logo-provincie-Zeeland](https://www.base27.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-provincie-Zeeland.png?width=300&height=100&name=logo-provincie-Zeeland.png) ![ArQive](https://www.base27.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/ArQive.png?width=406&height=188&name=ArQive.png) ![vcare-logo](https://www.base27.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/vcare-logo.png?width=177&height=47&name=vcare-logo.png) Our first supplier ever that is always ready to help out and understands our objectives Raoul Vernede [SURF](https://surf.nl/) Easy and useful solution for managing our ISMS Dave Kerstens [DUVAK](https://www.duvak.nl/) Base27 makes compliance clear and simple to enforce Eildert Karstens [IsoSecure](https://www.isosecure.nl/) Complete ISMS, excellent support and helpful with internal audits Sanne Muskens [Inkesta](https://inkesta.nl/) Very customer-oriented with a good and quick response to questions Wim Houben [SGL](https://www.sgl-zorg.nl/) Customisation options, patience in guidance, talent to make the impossible possible Karin van der Han [Stichting ZiZ](https://www.ziz.nl) Risk management and incident registration  are very useful Lars Schiltmans [Vivantes](https://www.vivantes.nl) Support for the complete cycle of the ISMS Marc Kuiken [Cloudseven](https://cloudseven.nl) No-nonsense and clear solution Jacco Rens [Juriblox](https://juriblox.nl) Base27 is the first ISMS that truly aligns seamlessly with the ISO 27001 standard and is very user-friendly Hans Quist [Provincie Zeeland](https://www.zeeland.nl) The presence of a complete structure and templates helps enormously with the certification Marcel Kruithof [arQive](https://arqive.nl) Clear all-in-one package Frank Schonewille [Vcare](https://vcareconnect.nl) ![2](https://www.base27.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/2.png?width=450&height=450&name=2.png "2") ## Why Base27? Base27 is developed by an international team in the Netherlands and runs entirely on European servers. This isn't just relevant for GDPR compliance, it also makes you digitally independent of American tech giants. From risk analyses and policy to supplier management, incident registration and internal audits. Base27 brings it all together in one clear platform. You work more efficiently, keep a clear overview and are demonstrably in control. Automatically up to date with the latest version of NIS2, ISO 27001, IEC 62443 and other relevant standards for logistics. Save time with structured workflows and a ready made policy framework. 100% European hosting, fully in line with GDPR requirements. Support in achieving ISO 27001 certification. ## ISMS for the logistics sector Base27 monitors and manages your processes from one central place. It serves as both an [information security management system](https://www.base27.eu/en/isms) (ISMS) and a privacy management system (PMS), giving you a firm grip on the many complex aspects of [information security](https://www.base27.eu/en/information-security) and privacy protection. From policy development and communication to risk analysis, controls and asset registration, Base27 covers it all. Try Base27 **free for** **30 days** and discover how information security can finally become clear and organized. ###### Establishment and communication of policy ###### Description of processes and procedures ###### Protection of personal data ###### Conducting risk assessments and treatment plan ###### Managing suppliers and partners ###### Registration of assets ###### Incident registration and handling ###### Maintaining calamity plans ###### Planning improvement activities and internal audits ###### Monitoring and reporting ### **Frequently asked questions** What is information security in logistics? Information security in logistics is about protecting important data against unauthorised access, disruption and misuse.   Which frameworks and laws apply to logistics? The most important are the Cyber Security Act (NIS2) and the GDPR. If you work with operational technology, such as the control of terminals or vehicles, IEC 62443 is also relevant. Base27 supports these frameworks, and more, from a single platform.   Is the Cyber Security Act (NIS2) mandatory for my organisation? This depends, among other things, on the size of your organisation and the role you play in the chain. Transport and logistics have been designated a critical sector, meaning many organisations fall under it.   What's the difference between ISO 27001 and IEC 62443? ISO 27001 is a broad framework for information security. IEC 62443 focuses specifically on cyber security in industrial and operational systems, such as the control of terminals or vehicles.   What's the difference between an ISMS and ordinary security software? Ordinary security software, such as antivirus software, protects your organisation from the outside. An ISMS goes further: it brings policy, risk analysis, measures and responsibilities together in a single system. This way, you not only work more securely, but can also demonstrate that your organisation's information security is structurally in order.   Can I get support with implementation? Absolutely! Implementing an ISMS follows a set approach: from establishing your information security policy and carrying out a risk analysis, to raising awareness among employees and preparing for an external audit. Base27 guides you through the entire process. 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