ISO 27001
Information Security Management

Q: Who needs ISO 27001 and why is it important?

ISO 27001 is perfect for any organisation which wants to demonstrate their commitment to information security. The standard is applicable for startups, large organisations and everything in between.

Q: What are ISO 27001 requirements?

There are four main groups of requirements for ISO 27001. The first set of requirements focus on management responsibility, the areas of your information management system in which your senior leaders need to be involved with. The second set of requirements focus on the management of resources; in other words, how you organise your staff, business infrastructure, facilities and equipment. The third group of requirements revolve around information security, which requires you to develop processes that protect both physical and digital information assets. The last group of requirements focus on measurement, analysis and improvement. This last set requires you to put in place processes that allow you to assess how well your management system is working, and what you can do to improve it.

Q: Is ISO 27001 a legal requirement?

ISO 27001 is not a legal requirement. However, it is highly advisable for businesses who frequently process and store data to ensure protection against information security risks. Furthermore, some suppliers will specify certification to ISO 27001 in their contracts.

Q: How long will the ISO 27001 certification take?

From your first visit through to certification, the process for a business to obtain ISO 27001 certification can be as quick as 45 days, although this does of course depend on the size and complexity of your business.

Q: How long does ISO 27001 certification last?

The initial certificate will last for one year and after a successful recertification audit, you will be issued a 3-year certificate. In order to maintain your certificate during this period, you are required to successfully undergo one mandatory audit a year.

Q: What is the latest version of ISO 27001?

The current version of ISO 27001 is ISO/IEC 27001:2013 which was released in 2013 and reviewed in 2019

Q: Can an individual be ISO Certified?

Individuals cannot be ISO certified.

Protect corporate information and data, manage threats and gain customer confidence.

The way in which you look after and use corporate information can mean the difference between success and failure for your business. Get it right and you’ll grow your customer-base. Get it wrong and the risks and penalties can stop you in your tracks.

ISO 27001 certification demonstrates that your business has systems in place to protect corporate information and data, whether this is online or offline. By gaining ISO 27001 accreditation, customer and stakeholder confidence is increased and your company’s reputation is improved, allowing you to stand out amongst competitors.

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What is ISO 27001?

The ISO 27001 standard provides the framework for an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS). It sets out the policies and procedures needed to protect your organisation and includes all the risk controls (legal, physical and technical) necessary for robust IT security management.

By becoming certified companies are showing a commitment to ensuring that adequate security controls are in place to protect information and data from being accessed, corrupted, lost or stolen.

Through ISO 27001 certification, your company can demonstrate compliance with internationally recognised standards of information security.

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The benefits of ISO 27001

Here are the top benefits of using the ISO 27001 framework:

Compliance: An Information Security Management system demonstrates your compliance with internationally recognised standards of information security, helping you to fulfil your legal obligations and comply with regulations (e.g. SOX).
Confidentiality: It keeps confidential information secure by putting in place robust security policies and access management, allowing for the secure exchange of information
Risk management: The Standard manages and minimises risk exposure, providing customers and stakeholders with confidence in how you manage risk.
Customer satisfaction: It enhances customer satisfaction which improves client retention.
Culture of security: Businesses get buy-in from your employees and stakeholders, building a culture of security
All-round-protection: It protects the company, assets, shareholders and directors.

How much does ISO 27001 cost?

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The requirements of ISO 27001

The standard uses a structure of ten clauses called Annex SL which when grouped cover the following four areas:

Management Responsibility – the areas within the ISMS that your management team need to focus on, be involved with and be accountable for
Resource Management – how resources such as people, infrastructure and facilities must be assigned to ensure the best possible performance
Information Security – details on how your business will operate in order to ensure that your systems and assets remain protected from unauthorised access or loss
Measurement, Analysis and Improvement – how you can determine if your Information Security Management System is working as expected, facilitating the continual improvement of your system

Frequently asked questions

Who needs ISO 27001 and why is it important?

What are ISO 27001 requirements?

Is ISO 27001 a legal requirement?

How long will the ISO 27001 certification take?

How long does ISO 27001 certification last?

What is the latest version of ISO 27001?

Can an individual be ISO Certified?

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3 Steps to Certification

With our help, the certification process can take as little as 45 days to complete

Getting to grips with the gaps

We’ll spend some time with you carrying out a gap analysis to see how your current processes and procedures match up to the requirements of the ISO Standard. And we’ll collect details of the areas that already do so we can create your bespoke management system for you in our smart online hub, Atlas.

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Getting up to Standard

Now it’s time to make any changes. With handy reminders to help you keep on track of tasks and editable templates at your fingertips, you can make sure all the records you need are in place to achieve certification.

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Getting ISO certification

An ISO auditor will check you’ve addressed any gaps correctly and that you’re following the documented processes. Once everything is in place, you’ll be recommended for certification. Your new certificate and certification marks will be ready to download from Atlas.

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Once you have achieved certification the certification cycle will commence. This is made up of surveillance and recertification audits, one of which must take place each year, around the anniversary of your certification issue date. These visits confirm your continued compliance with the ISO Standard(s) and enable us to verify the validity of your certification.

Please note: Inspections carried out by Citation ISO Certification specialists may be performed onsite or remotely. Your appointment coordinator will advise which type of visit is required for your organisation and provide full guidance on what you can expect to happen on the day.

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