ISO 27001 Consultancy: Expert Certification Support in the UK.
Done right, ISO 27001 can shorten sales cycles, drive revenue realisation and speed up responses to third party due diligence questionnaires.
What is ISO 27001?
ISO 27001 is the internationally recognised standard for building and maintaining an Information Security Management System (ISMS) that helps organisations manage information security risks in a structured, auditable way. It sets out the requirements for establishing policies, processes and controls to protect sensitive data across people, process, and technology.
With ISO 27001 consultancy services, you get experienced guidance to design, implement and improve your ISMS, which accelerates readiness for certification while ensuring security improvements are practical and aligned to your business priorities. Key services include:
Scoping & planning: Define the ISMS scope, identify stakeholders and set a clear plan for implementation and certification readiness.
Risk assessment & treatment: Identify key information security risks, assess impact and likelihood and build a risk treatment plan mapped to ISO 27001 controls.
Policies, controls & evidence: Develop and embed the required policies, procedures and control evidence to meet audit expectations without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.
Audit readiness & continual improvement: Prepare for internal and external audits, close gaps efficiently and establish a cadence for ongoing improvement and compliance.
Also Known As
ISO 27001 is also referred to as ISO 27001 certified company, ISO 27001 accredited, or ISO ISMS certification. These terms describe the same core service.
ISO 27001 Certification Process
ContACt UsPlanning
We begin with a thorough consultation to understand your business goals, current security practices and compliance requirements. This step ensure that our approach is tailored to your organisation’s unique needs right from the start.
Gap Analysis
Our team conducts a comprehensive gap assessment to measure your current security posture against certification requirements. This includes an evaluation of existing policies, risk management processes and technical controls. From this analysis, we identify strengths and weaknesses, allowing us to develop a focused plan.
Risk Assessment & Treatment Planning
We work with your team to conduct formal risk assessment, identifying and prioritising risks to your information assets. This assessment will allow us to create a risk treatment plan that outlines appropriate controls to mitigate the risks identifies, while aligning with your operational priorities.
Control Framework Development
We assist in designing and implementing a tailored Information Security Management System that meets certification requirements. This includes the development of policies, procedures and controls to fit seamlessly with your business operations. Our team works closely with yours to ensuring a complete implementation of the required controls.
Readiness Testing
We will conduct and internal security review to ensure compliance with the certifications’ requirements. A mock audit will be performed to validate that the organisation’s systems, policies and processes align with certification standards, to then further identify any remaining areas for improvement.
Certification Audit
Partnering with an accredited body, we work with an external assessor will perform the final audit. CyPro’s experts support you through the entire process, ensuring all documentation and evidence are prepared and effectively presented. If any issues are identified, support for re-assessment will be provided.
Ongoing Compliance & Monitoring
ISO 27001 requires continuous security improvements. Post-certification, we offer a phase of continued support to maintain compliance, including periodic reviews and risk assessments. This ensures that your security posture remains strong, and your certification remains valid.
Our ISO 27001 Consultancy Services
Readiness Assessment
We help you identify the systems, processes, and data covered by the Information Security Management System (ISMS), clearly defining the scope of your certification project from the start.
Risk & Gap Analysis
Our team carries out a thorough review of your current security controls, pinpointing vulnerabilities and prioritising areas needing improvement.
Policy Development
We work with you to craft policies that meet certification requirements, ensuring they are practical and embedded in everyday operations.
Technical Implementation
We provide guidance on selecting and deploying the right technical and organisational measures, aligning them with your risk appetite and business objectives.
Audit Preparation
We help conduct internal audits to validate your cyber security controls before the formal certification audit, then guide you through the certification process.
Ongoing Support
After certification, we remain on hand to help refine processes, update controls and maintain compliance, ensuring you reap long-term benefits from the certification.
Your Challenges
Competing Priorities
You’re juggling many competing priorities, from meeting client needs to driving innovation and growth. These demands leave little time for developing a robust cyber security framework.
Complex Implementation
Achieving ISO 27001 certification requires in-depth and expert knowledge, not just in the framework itself but how those controls apply to your specific business context and technological environment.
Closing Gaps Quickly
Organisations often have existing security measures in place that can easily identify new gaps but struggle with how to implement the fixes or how they align them with certification requirements.
Meeting Tight Deadlines
Whether you are driven by client expectations, regulatory demands or ambitious business goals, achieving ISO certification can come with time and resourcing constraints. Navigating the process alone can lead to business delays and missed opportunities.
Competing Priorities
You’re juggling many competing priorities, from meeting client needs to driving innovation and growth. These demands leave little time for developing a robust cyber security framework.
Complex Implementation
Achieving ISO 27001 certification requires in-depth and expert knowledge, not just in the framework itself but how those controls apply to your specific business context and technological environment.
Closing Gaps Quickly
Organisations often have existing security measures in place that can easily identify new gaps but struggle with how to implement the fixes or how they align them with certification requirements.
Meeting Tight Deadlines
Whether you are driven by client expectations, regulatory demands or ambitious business goals, achieving ISO certification can come with time and resourcing constraints. Navigating the process alone can lead to business delays and missed opportunities.
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Why Choose CyPro as Your ISO 27001 Consultancy?
Through our ISO 27001 consultancy service, you can demonstrate your commitment to safeguarding sensitive data and assets.
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Win Larger Clients
Targeting larger accounts often entails rigorous due diligence procedures and security expectations. By obtaining the ISO 27001 accreditation, this shows that you are dedicated to information security best practices, which opens doors to more regulated markets and larger clientele.
Competitive Advantages
This certification is increasingly a requirement for participating in supply chains and procurement frameworks, particularly in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government. Being certified might help you stand out from the competition and gain favour with partners.
Reduce Insurance Costs
By systematically identifying and mitigating risks, ISO 27001 reduces the likelihood and impact of cyber incidents. Insurance companies know SMBs with this certification carry less risk, which translate to savings on insurance premiums and general business insurance.
Streamline Compliance
ISO 27001 aligns with many other standards and regulations, such as GDPR and HIPAA. By implementing its controls, you simplify compliance with these frameworks, which reduce the time spent answering client/supplier security audits and questionnaires.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does having ISO 27001 mean?
ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security management. Part of the ISO 27000 series, ISO 27001 sets out a framework for all organisations to establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain and continually improve an ISMS (information security management system).
- What are the 14 domains under ISO 27001 list of controls?
The ISO 27001 controls list encompasses 14 domains, each of which centred on specific security functions: Information security policies, organisation of information security, human resources security, asset management, access control, cryptography, physical and environmental security, operational security, communication security, system acquisition, development & maintenance, supplier relationships, information security incident management, information security aspects of business continuity management, and compliance.
- Who needs to comply with ISO 27001?
Industries that are most likely to need an ISO 27001 based on the sensitive data they manage include: Information technology, Healthcare, Finance, Consulting and Telecoms.
- What is a key concept of ISO 27001?
The primary philosophy of ISO 27001 is based on a process for managing risks- to find out where the risks are, and then systematically treat them, through the implementation of security controls (or safeguards).
- What is the ISO 27001 checklist?
The ISO 27001 implementation checklist comprises of collating documentation and requires the organisation to set up policies and procedures to control and mitigate security risks to its ISMS.
- Is ISO 27001 mandatory in the UK?
ISO 27001 itself is not a legal requirement. However, compliance with this standard can help organisations meet various regulatory requirements. For example, it aligns well with the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU, which has implications for UK businesses dealing with EU data.
- How much does ISO 27001 cost?
The formal certification costs range from around £5,00 – £14,000 depending on your company size and scope. This only includes the costs of the external audit, with the audit-ready process varying within costs.
- How long does it take to get ISO certified?
Certification process varies from organisation to organisation, with the audit process taking 2-3 months and across two stages. This time scale does not include the preparatory work prior to the audit, which may take 6 months to 1 year.
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