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Governance
Governance
Foundation & Structure
Upcoming
Establish the foundational structure for the ISMS by defining scope, responsibilities, and governance to align with ISO 27001 requirements.
Goal
Build the governance foundation with clear scope definition, organizational context understanding, and role assignments to ensure proper ISMS structure and accountability.

Key Requirements

  • Define the ISMS scope and boundaries
  • Understand organizational context and stakeholder expectations
  • Assign roles, responsibilities, and authorities
  • Establish document control practices
  • Develop an internal audit plan

Deliverables

  • ISMS Governance Documentation
  • ISMS Roles & Functions
  • Communication Plan
  • Initial Awareness Training
  • Planned Audits
Planning
Planning
Framework Design & Risk Assessment
Upcoming
Design and formalize the ISMS framework with an emphasis on risk, assets, vendors, and operational readiness.
Goal
Develop a comprehensive ISMS framework through systematic asset identification, risk assessment, and vendor evaluation to ensure operational readiness and security objective alignment.

Key Requirements

  • Identify and classify information assets
  • Assess and treat information security risks
  • Define security objectives and operational plans
  • Evaluate vendor risk and compliance

Deliverables

  • Asset inventory
  • Risk Register
  • Statement of Applicability (SoA)
  • Operational plan
  • Vendor Inventory
Operation
Operation
Implementation & Control Deployment
Upcoming
Implement and operate the necessary ISMS controls and procedures to manage identified risks and enforce policy compliance.
Goal
Execute the operational phase by deploying security controls, implementing operational processes, and ensuring comprehensive training while maintaining evidence of control effectiveness.

Key Requirements

  • Deploy selected Annex A controls and mitigation actions
  • Execute operational processes (e.g. access, incident, change management)
  • Train and raise awareness among employees
  • Maintain evidence of control effectiveness
  • Train and raise awareness among employees

Deliverables

  • Policies; Standards & Procedures
  • Implementation Records
  • Risk Treatment
  • Evidence of operational monitoring
Audit
Audit & Verification
Performance Evaluation & Certification Readiness
Upcoming
Evaluate ISMS performance through internal audits and reviews to ensure readiness for external certification.
Goal
Conduct comprehensive audits and performance reviews to validate ISMS effectiveness and prepare for external certification through systematic evaluation and evidence collection.

Key Requirements

  • Conduct internal & external ISMS audits
  • Review performance and corrective actions
  • Collect evidence of control implementation
  • Engage certification body for readiness

Deliverables

  • Undergo and pass external ISO 27001 certification audit
  • Audit reports and findings log
  • CAPA Procedure
  • Management Review
Continual Improvement
Continual Improvement
Certification & Ongoing Enhancement
Upcoming
Obtain certification and establish mechanisms for continual improvement and maintenance of the ISMS.
Goal
Achieve ISO 27001 certification and establish sustainable improvement processes through systematic feedback implementation, performance monitoring, and ongoing awareness initiatives.

Key Requirements

  • Implement feedback and corrective actions from audits
  • Monitor ISMS performance and update as needed
  • Sustain awareness and training initiatives

Deliverables

  • ISO/IEC 27001 certificate
  • Corrective Action Log & Plan
  • Lived Operational Plan and ISMS
Ongoing Support
Ongoing Support & Maintenance
Continuous Compliance & Re-audit Preparation
Ongoing
Keep your ISMS secure, updated, and ready for surveillance and re-certification audits.
Continuous Partnership
Your ISO 27001 journey doesn't end with certification. We provide ongoing support to maintain your ISMS effectiveness, ensure continuous compliance, and prepare you for annual surveillance audits and the 3-year re-certification process.

Key Activities

  • Regular ISMS health checks and updates
  • Surveillance audit preparation and support
  • Risk register maintenance and reviews
  • Policy updates for regulatory changes
  • Re-certification audit preparation
  • Continuous improvement recommendations
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