Implementing an ISO 27001 compliant information security management system (ISMS) requires a significant investment of time, money and resources. It will vary from organisation to organisation depending on a lot of factors including what is already in place, what skills are in-house, how large or complex an organisation is and speed of implementation. Here are some guidelines. Time: The quickest implementation period is 12 -16 weeks. More usually, for a small to medium sized organisations, the implementation process takes 6-12 months on average. For larger companies, [...]

Some of the key benefits that organisations can achieve through ISO 27001 certification are: - Improved information security - ISO 27001 provides a systematic approach to managing information security risks. By implementing the standard's controls, organisations can better protect their data from threats. - Compliance - Certification demonstrates compliance with information security best practices and meets legal/regulatory requirements. This can help avoid fines for non-compliance. - Competitive advantage - Being certified gives organisations a marketing edge and inspires trust in customers. It provides assurance that their [...]

ISO 27001 is an international standard that focuses on an information security management system (ISMS). It helps organisations manage their information security risks systematically and effectively and is independently verified by a certification body. ISO 27001 is widely recognised and respected and frequently requested by clients as part of the procurement process. Some key things to know about ISO 27001: - It was published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). - The current version is ISO 27001:2022, published in October 2022. - It specifies the [...]