Cut through the confusion to effectively prepare for ISO compliance and audits, earning and maintaining your ISO 27001 certification.
ISO 27001 has emerged as the one of the top globally accepted information security certifications. Your customers, partners, and stakeholders not only have an expectation of security, but demand demonstrable adherence to a leading global standard. ISO 27001 compliance is that standard.
More than just an information security framework, ISO 27001 is a top-down approach for integrating security within all levels of the business. Organizations that implement ISO 27001 demonstrate a commitment to information security that goes beyond information technology. This commitment is what separates ISO 27001 from other standards.
Implementing ISO 27001 and achieving certification is no easy task, even for mature organizations. Our team of Certified Information Security Auditors and ISO 27001 Senior Lead Implementers have the knowledge and experience necessary to guide you throughout your certification journey. We will tailor an implementation program to your specific needs, objectives, and timelines, and will work closely with your entire team to ensure success.
Applicability, scope and context definition
ISMS portal creation and maintenance
Normative reference implementation
Control (Annex A) implementation
Defining and creating certifiable policies
Creation of risk assessment & treatment plans
Internal audit execution
Competence and communication matrices
Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit readiness
Project management and support
Management review coordination
Audit concierge and staff augmentation
Assess and Plan
Many organizations doom their ISO 27001 implementations from the outset by not properly evaluating their current state and underestimating the level of effort needed to achieve certification. Our team of experts will perform a comprehensive risk and gap assessment and will tailor a plan, specific to your organization, that ensures success.
Implement
By far the most lengthy and arduous step in your ISO 27001 compliance journey, the implementation of the standard takes time and commitment. With a proven track record of success, our team of Certified ISO 27001 Senior Lead Implementers will set realistic expectations and guide you throughout the process using our proprietary methodology.
Internal Audit
The internal audit is one of the core requirements of ISO 27001. While the standard doesn’t require that it be performed by a third-party, it is recommended to ensure that the auditors have the requisite competency and independence that the certification body is looking for. Our Certified Information Security Auditors have both.
Certification and Continuous Improvement
Certification is not a destination; maintaining your credential requires a verifiable commitment to maintaining and continuously improving your ISMS, year after year. We’ll be with you every step of the way to ensure that key deliverables and timelines stay on-track.