Information Security Management
ISO 27001 Overview
ISO 27001:2022 specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an information security management system within the context of the organisation. It also includes requirements for the assessment and treatment of information security risks tailored to the needs of the organisation. The requirements are generic and are intended to be applicable to all organisations, regardless of type, size or nature.
How can UICS help?
There are three ways we can help depending on whether or not you are currently certified:
Certification preparation. For those not certified our ISO 27001 consultant will start with a detailed gap analysis to understand your processes and see how far they are from the standards required for certification. Once these gaps are identified the consultant will work with you to get them filled in a way that works for your business. You will then be ready for certification.
Internal Audits. For those already certified our ISO 27001 auditor will work with you to gather all the relevant information on how your business is currently operating. They will then evaluate it to establish your current compliance level against ISO 27001. The auditor will work towards the ultimate question. Are you still adhering to the standard? The answer to this question decides what we can do next.
Gap Analysis. If you are currently certified to ISO 27001:2013, then time is ticking to ensure you meet the new requirements of ISO 27001:2022. Contact us to discuss how we can help you to be ready for the deadline and transition to the latest version of ISO 27001.
6 Benefits of Hiring an ISO 27001 Consultant
It’s our day job, we hit the ground running. We know exactly where to start and what we need. This speeds up getting you certification ready.
You hire us to do one job and one job only. There are no distractions, no ‘just jobs’ that need doing quickly. No meetings to attend. When you hire us we will not stop until you are certification ready. Your employees can focus on their own jobs and nothing falls behind.
We save you time and money. The above two points are the time savers and by saving time, we save you money. Who doesn't want that?
We are independent, impartial and objective. This is something that can prove difficult when using employees. It’s possible, of course, but can prove difficult. We know what standards you need to test against and how you need to do it. If we think parts of your business aren't quite there or more work is needed we won't hesitate in letting you know.
Knowledge. We are on hand to answer any question you have about ISO’s and certification. Arguably so is google but can google answer the question in relation to your specific business? Do they know what your circumstances are? Do they know where you see yourselves in 5 years time? Consultants add that personal touch.
Experience. Our consultants have dealt with a wealth of businesses large and small. They’ve seen things work well and others, not so much. They bring this to the table.
Benefits of ISO 27001
ISO 27001 shows potential clients that you meet the international standard for information security which can only ever be seen as a positive thing in our information driven society. In some places it may even be enough to give you the edge. If this wasn’t enough ISO 27001 can also help protect you from the potential financial and reputational damage that comes from the mishandling of information.