For Business - Certification signifies the adoption of practices that have been tested and proven effective worldwide.  Recognition of this credential will enhance the level of confidence among trading partners.  It will also serve as a competitive advantage, in that companies will be able to interface uniformly with other organizations who are also accredited to these practices.

For Customers and Consumers - because these are globally accepted best practices customers and consumers will be able to trust the integrity and confidentiality of certified suppliers no matter where they might be located.  This will open global markets and enhance the competitive position of all customers.

For Manager and Administrators - The existence of incompatible security controls is a significant restraint on trade  Certification establishes uniformity in practice along with a common body of knowledge.  It serves as a reference point for administrators to develop a framework of consistent controls over their Information and IT functions.  In addition, standardization of operations enhances the potential for regional and global trade agreements.  The principles of the IBOK can also serve as the guideline for the development of interacting security technology and technical responses within and across organizations.

For Guiding Investment - Certification embodies expert consensus on the correct practices for information assurance.  This represents valuable technological know-how which can guide all organizations in decisions about how to best invest scarce resources.  It can also serve as a means to distinguish the level of security capability for external investors.

For Society in General - Certification makes the expert knowledge of the field generally available.  As such it ensures the safety and security of the information and IT assets that underwrite our way of life.