What can happen to an auditee's certification if there is a consistent failure to meet certification requirements?

When an auditee consistently fails to meet the certification requirements, suspension of their certification is a likely outcome. This happens because a certification body needs to ensure that the certified organization adheres to the standards established by ISO/IEC 27001, which focuses on maintaining a robust Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Suspension typically serves as a warning to the organization, indicating that immediate corrective action is necessary to address the deficiencies and nonconformities identified during audits. The organization is given a specific timeframe to rectify the issues and demonstrate compliance. If they can resolve the identified problems and prove adherence to the standards, their certification can be reinstated.

On the other hand, revocation might occur if the organization fails to make the necessary improvements within the specified period or if the issues are severe enough to indicate that they can no longer comply with the certification requirements. Extended or transferred certifications do not fit the scenario of repeated non-compliance, as they imply a different action or condition regarding the certification status.