ISO 27001 Consultancy

ISO 27001

What is ISO 27001?

ISO 27001 is a globally recognised information security standard that provides companies with a set of guidelines and controls for creating, implementing, nurturing and continually enhancing an ISMS or Information Security Management System.

The standard is now seen as a benchmark in information security standards.

Crucially, ISO 27001 sets out a methodical and ongoing approach to identifying, assessing and mitigating information security risks to your company.

Companies from all different industry sectors regardless of their size can benefit from implementing the standard.

Accredited ISO 27001 certification is a valuable step for any company, it provides a clear statement to customers, partners, suppliers and relevant authorities that the organisation has a secure ISMS in place and is serious about the security of their data.

ISO 27001 consultancy is a great starting point for any business looking to implement an Information Security Management System (ISMS).

What is an ISMS?

An ISMS (information security management system) is a set of policies, procedures and processes that a business puts in place to manage their information security and ensure their data protection.

An ISO 27001 compliant ISMS has a number of key elements or milestones. Romano Security Consulting recommend a structured and pragmatic approach to implementation and the key elements below can inform this approach:

  • Scoping, planning and budgeting

  • Securing and maintaining senior management and board commitment

  • Conducting a gap analysis

  • Identify interested parties, legal, regulatory and contractual requirements

  • Identifying data, hardware and software assets

  • Designing a suitable risk management framework

  • Conducting a risk assessment and producing a risk treatment plan

  • Reviewing, identifying and implementing the right Annex A security controls to mitigate risks

  • Preparation of a statement of applicability (SoA)

  • Developing of internal competence, accountability and responsibilities

  • Developing ISMS documentation, policies, procedures and records

  • Conducting regular staff awareness training

  • Measuring, monitoring and reviewing the ISMS

  • Internal auditing of the ISMS,

  • UKAS accredited ISO 27001 certification audit

How can Romano Security Consulting help you achieve ISO 27001 Certification?

Romano Security Consulting have the skills and experience to assist in the implementation and ongoing management of your ISMS, having successfully implemented and managed numerous ISMS’s over the last 15 years for organisations of all types, shapes and sizes, from small businesses all the way up to government departments and multinational corporations.

Romano Security Consulting provide various levels of consultancy support for organisations who are looking to implement an ISO 27001 ISMS and gain certification or who already have an ISMS embedded within the organisation and are looking for some support to maintain their certification.

Our ISO 27001 consultancy has a 100% success rate in helping our clients achieve certification and we guarantee that you will achieve certification if you follow our advice.

What ISO 27001 services do Romano Security Consulting provide?

ISO 27001 Certification Support

Consultancy advice, guidance and support covering all of the required elements of the standard for your business to achieve compliance with ISO 27001. From scoping, gap analysis, risk assessment, ISMS documentation creation using our tried and tested toolkit, staff training via our online platform, internal audits, all the way through to accredited certification for businesses of all types, sectors and sizes.

ISO 27001 ISMS Implementation

If you require consultancy support at various stages of your ISO 27001 implementation or certification project e.g. risk assessment, staff training, ISMS documentation creation, internal audits, project management.

ISO 27001 for Start-ups and Small Business

If you are a small business or start up of up to 20 staff or need to implement ISO 27001 quickly, then we offer a superfast implementation in just 16 weeks. We’ll manage your certification project from start to finish from scoping all the way through to accredited certification.

Transitioning to ISO 27001:2022

Businesses that have already certified their ISMS (information security management system) to ISO 27001:2013 have until 31 October 2025 to make the transition and conform to ISO 27001:2022. If you need help transitioning and updating your ISMS then we can ensure you have a smooth transition to the new standard.

If you’re starting from scratch with the new 2022 version of the standard we’ve already successfully helped a number of organisations achieve certification.

ISO 27001 Gap Analysis

If you need to measure your current level of compliance against the standard then our ISO 27001 Gap Analysis is a great starting point. We’ll work with you through the ISMS clause sections and Annex A to identify any gaps, we then provide you with a detailed report on where those gaps are and provide you with a detailed roadmap on how to close the gaps.

ISO 27001 Internal Audit

If you need assurance prior to your stage 1 or stage 2 certification audit or you don’t have the resources, skills and experience in house to conduct ongoing annual ISO 27001 internal audits, we can provide an internal audit resource and detailed audit report to highlight any non compliance.

ISO 27001 Managed Service

If you are looking for a dedicated resource to pro actively manage, monitor and maintain an already established and certified ISMS at regular intervals, then let us be that helping hand and keep your ISMS up to date and manage your risks.

ISO 27001 Audit Case Study

Below is an case study compiled by Romano Security Consulting to demonstrate and provide an insight into the work that we have carried out on a previous project and that might be of interest to our prospective clients.

ISO 27001 and 27002 2022 Updates

The ISO 27001 information security management standard and its code of practice ISO 27002 were last updated 12 years ago.

A new version of the ISO 27002 standard has been published and a revised iteration of the ISO 27001 Standard was published on the 25th October 2022.

What do we know about the changes to the 2 frameworks so far, and how these changes affect organisations that are certified or planning to certify to ISO 27001 in 2022?

Follow the link below to read our updates blog.

G Cloud Approved ISO 27001 Consultancy

Romano Security Consulting are approved to supply our services under the UK Government Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 13 Digital Market Place. 

The Digital Marketplace is an online procurement service for any public sector organisations to procure services, resources and technology for digital projects, quickly and cheaply. 

The G Cloud procurement process eliminates the need to go through a full tender process as suppliers have to apply to and be approved by the Crown Commercial Service via the G Cloud application process. 

Please click on the button below to access our services on the Crown Commercial Service Digital Market Place. 

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