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ISO/IEC 27001

ISO 27001 Information Security Management

Build an auditable ISMS with risk-based controls, a clear SoA, and continuous improvement to meet customer and regulatory expectations.

Highlights: ISMS Annex A Risk Treatment SoA Continuous Improvement

What is ISO/IEC 27001?

ISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). It defines requirements to manage risks and implement controls to protect information assets, aligned to business objectives.

ISMS (Clauses 4–10)
Context, leadership, planning, support, operation, evaluation, improvement.
Risk Assessment & Treatment
Identify risks, evaluate, select treatment options, and track plans.
Annex A Controls
Control objectives across organizational, people, physical, and technological areas.
Statement of Applicability (SoA)
Declare applicable controls with justification and implementation status.
Internal Audit & Review
Measure ISMS effectiveness, run audits, and conduct management review.
Continuous Improvement (PDCA)
Plan-Do-Check-Act to sustain and mature the ISMS.

How ISO 27001 is Applied

Follow a structured program: define scope, assess risk, implement controls, and evidence effectiveness through audits and reviews.

Step 1
Define scope and context; secure leadership commitment.
Step 2
Perform risk assessment and prepare risk treatment plan.
Step 3
Establish policies, procedures, and Annex A controls.
Step 4
Produce the Statement of Applicability (SoA).
Step 5
Roll out training and awareness; operate the ISMS.
Step 6
Conduct internal audit and management review.
Step 7
Stage 1: documentation readiness audit (certification body).
Step 8
Stage 2: implementation effectiveness audit (on-site/remote).
Step 9
Surveillance audits annually; recertification typically every 3 years.
Team planning ISO 27001 implementation
Industries That Pursue ISO 27001

Who Needs ISO 27001 Certification

Organizations handling sensitive information or operating in regulated ecosystems adopt ISO 27001 to demonstrate robust, auditable security management.

SaaS & Cloud Platforms
Customer data, multi-tenant services, and platform operations.
FinTech & Payments
Transactional integrity, fraud prevention, and partner assurance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Clinical systems, R&D, and sensitive health information.
eCommerce & Retail
Customer accounts, order processing, and integrations.
Telecom & Networking
Network services, subscriber data, and infrastructure.
Enterprise & Gov Contractors
Security assurance across complex vendor ecosystems.
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to help plan your certification journey.

What is ISO/IEC 27001?

An international standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Do we need certification to be compliant?

You can implement ISO 27001 without certification, but certification by an accredited body provides market-recognized assurance to customers and partners.

What are Annex A controls?

A catalog of control objectives and controls supporting the ISMS—spanning organizational, people, physical, and technological domains.

How long does certification take?

Depends on scope and maturity; many organizations complete initial certification in 3–6 months with focused effort and leadership support.

How does ISO 27001 relate to SOC 2?

ISO 27001 is a certifiable management system standard; SOC 2 is an attestation against Trust Services Criteria. Many control activities align and can be mapped.

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