INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

What is ISO 27001?
ISO 27001 – Information Security Management
The ISO 27000 series of standards on security techniques for information technology provides a very flexible and effective framework to addressing information security. No one business is the same and requirements differ significantly between different organisations. ISO 27001 allows for specific tailoring of risks and the appropriate protection necessary. 
 
Having an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS) in place and becoming certified to ISO 27001 has a vast array of benefits. It requires businesses to identify risks to their information and put in place security measures to manage or reduce those risks. ISO 27001 is also based on continual improvement and requires companies to regularly review the effectiveness of their ISMS and ensures they stay ahead of the curve for emerging information security risks. 
The Information Security Management System Process
Starting
with ISO 27001
 Learn about the international standard and what achieving ISO 27001 can do for your business
Implementing
an ISO 27001 system
 Our experienced, committed and dedicated team tailors a program to suit your individual needs 
Certification
to ISO 27001
 Third party assessment to gain certification for your Information Security Management System
Maintaining
an ISO 27001 system 
GPC is available to maintain your system to ensure compliance and continual improvement
Management System Documentation
Why implement an Information Security Management System?
Ensures companies cover their legal and regulatory requirements for information security
Company operations have never been more IT system dependent
Commercially sensitive information has never been more at risk
Information and processes are increasingly entered in the cloud
Location-specific risks have been reduced for many types of operations
3rd party certification may reduce any need for 2nd party audits
Gain stakeholder and customer trust that their data is protected
Expand potential tendering opportunities by demonstrating a high level of information security through 3rd party certification
ISO 27001 Information Security helps companies prioritise actions most appropriate to their business, today, and as risk profiles.
How we can help
Review your current information security arrangements and ensure your business has addressed the basic requirements of an ISMS
Develop a Management Manual in your own terminology to reflect how your business addresses the requirements of ISO 27001, including the relevant roles and responsibilities required
We then ensure the risk assessment methodology effectively includes information security criteria
We then assist with the development of a Statement of Applicability to record the controls (security measures) from ISO 27001 Annex A (also in ISO 27002) that has been or will be implemented, including a justification for their inclusion/exclusion
We train all relevant employees in the resultant ISMS
We ensure all compliance obligations are identified and regularly monitored
We train your Internal Audit Team and conduct the first internal audit
We participate in the first management review meeting
Finally, we fully prepare you for 3rd party certification.