What is ISO 14298 Standard?
ISO 14298:2013 is an international standard that specifies requirements for an organization's security management system, published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Due to the nature of the subject, the public ISO 14298 Standard is not very detailed on the specific measures companies need to take in order to secure their production processes. Besides the official and publicly available standard document, Intergraf provides confidential Implementation Guidelines and Intergraf Certification Requirements (ICR), exclusively developed for the security printing industry and the specific needs of this market.
The Intergraf Certification Requirements (ICR) are a confidential document owned by Intergraf. Companies wishing to be certified according to Intergraf's scheme for ISO 14298:2013 use this document to fulfill the requirements for the certification. The ICR contains 14 chapters, 100 items and 80 pages, with 3 levels of certification based on security level and products produced.
Principles of ISO 14298 Standard
ISO 14298 defines how to manage security in printing through structured and controlled processes. The standard is based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) methodology, promoting continual improvement to effectively manage and reduce risks related to the misuse, forgery, or theft of secure printed materials.
The Key Phases of PDCA Approach
Plan
Establish security objectives and policies, assess risks, and determine controls required to protect printed products and processes.
Do
Implement the security measures and procedures defined during the planning stage.
Check
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented controls and security performance.
Act
Make improvements based on internal audits, monitoring results, or incident analysis.
Benefits of ISO 14298 Standard
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with international regulations for secure document production
Asset Protection
Protect your assets by securing your production processes from forgery, leakage, or unauthorized access
Stakeholder Trust
Strengthen client and government trust in your printing capabilities and reliability
Documentation & Standards
Formalize security processes with clear documentation and standardized practices
Risk Reduction
Reduce operational risks by identifying weaknesses and implementing preventive controls
Competitive Advantage
Achieve competitive advantage by meeting globally recognized requirements for secure printing
Integration with Other Standards
ISO 14298 follows a management system structure aligned with Annex SL, ensuring easier integration with other ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 27001). This enables organizations to adopt multiple certifications in a unified and efficient way.
This alignment simplifies the implementation process and reduces the complexity and costs associated with managing multiple certification systems simultaneously.
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