ISO 27001 Preparation Services

Protecting sensitive information is no longer optional — it’s essential.  We help businesses prepare for ISO/IEC 27001 certification, ensuring your organisation’s information security management system (ISMS) meets the highest international standards.

Our ISO 27001 preparation service guides you through every stage, from initial assessment to audit readiness, ensuring a smooth, stress-free path to certification. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining existing security practices, our experts tailor the process to your organisation’s unique needs and industry requirements.

Note: The ISO 27001 certificate is issued by an accredited certification body after a successful audit. We assist organizations in preparing for the audit and provide guidance throughout the certification process.

We begin with a gap analysis to assess your current information security controls against ISO 27001 standards. This allows us to identify areas of risk, improvement, and compliance shortfalls. Based on this, we develop a clear, practical roadmap that outlines necessary policies, procedures, and technical controls.

Our consultants support you through risk assessments, asset identification, policy drafting, and control implementation. We help establish security objectives, incident management processes, access control frameworks, and business continuity planning — all aligned with ISO 27001 requirements.

In the final stages, we conduct an internal ISMS audit and management review support to ensure you’re fully prepared for external certification audits. Our focus is on delivering practical, actionable advice — not bureaucracy.

Partnering with us means achieving certification faster, with less disruption, and with systems genuinely tailored to your business. Finally, it is not just about attaining certification, but ensuring a robust security environment.

ISO 27K Certification Process – Slides (PDF)

ISO 27k1 Certification Process Infographic (PDF)

Benefits

Benefits of this Service

  • Ensure Regulatory Compliance
    Meet legal, contractual, and industry-specific data security requirements.
  • Protect Sensitive Business Data
    Safeguard financial records, customer information, and intellectual property from breaches.
  • Prevent Financial Loss & Business Disruption
    Minimise risks of data leaks, cyberattacks, and operational downtime.
  • Win Client Trust & Market Confidence
    Demonstrate commitment to information security with a globally recognised standard.
  • Streamline Security Policies & Procedures
    Replace ad-hoc, outdated practices with a clear, structured ISMS framework.
  • Identify and Address Security Gaps
    Get expert analysis to detect vulnerabilities you may have overlooked internally.
  • Improve Incident Response & Business Continuity
    Be ready to manage security incidents and maintain operations during crises.
  • Support Growth into New Markets or Partnerships
    Many corporate clients, government tenders, and global contracts require ISO 27001 certification.
  • Simplify Audit Readiness & Certification Process
    Avoid costly delays, non-conformities, and failed audits with guided preparation.
  • Develop a Culture of Security Awareness
    Equip your workforce with essential security knowledge and best practices.

Tasks

📌 Tasks in ISO 27001 Preparation Service

  • Initial Consultation & Scope Definition
    Define business objectives, scope, and ISMS boundaries.
  • Gap Analysis
    Assess current security practices against ISO 27001 controls.
  • Information Asset Identification & Classification
    Catalogue critical information assets and assign risk categories.
  • Risk Assessment & Risk Treatment Plan
    Identify risks, assess impact & likelihood, and define controls.
  • Statement of Applicability (SoA) Creation
    Document applicable Annex A controls and justification.
  • ISMS Policy Development
    Draft or review your core ISMS policy framework.
  • Security Control Implementation Guidance
    Advise on applying necessary technical, physical, and administrative controls.
  • Access Control Framework Setup
    Define and document access policies and authorisation processes.
  • Incident Management Process Design
    Build or enhance an incident reporting and response procedure.
  • Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning
    Align BC/DR practices with ISO requirements.
  • Training & Awareness Program
    Conduct staff awareness and security policy training.
  • Supplier & Third-Party Risk Management Setup
    Evaluate and control security risks from vendors and partners.
  • Document Control & Record-Keeping Process Setup
    Define document management rules for ISMS documents.
  • Internal ISMS Audit Planning & Execution
    Conduct an internal audit to identify gaps before certification.
  • Management Review Facilitation
    Guide leadership in completing ISO-required management reviews.

Deliverables

📌 Key Deliverables

  • Gap Analysis Report
  • ISO 27001 Roadmap
  • ISMS Documentation Templates
  • Risk Assessment Report
  • Security Policy Development
  • Internal Audit & Management Review Support
  • Staff Awareness Guidance
  • Certification Readiness Report