ISO 27001

Identify and assess the risks to your organisation’s information assets, including understanding and prioritising the potential threats, vulnerabilities and impacts.

Develop comprehensive information security policies that cover all aspects of your ISMS. These policies should be in-line with the organisation’s objectives and risk assessment findings.

Define the roles and responsibilities related to information security within your organisation, including Information Security Manager and Data Protection Officer.

Maintain an orderly inventory of information assets and classify them based on their importance and sensitivity, with robust controls to protect these assets accordingly.

Ensure that access to information and systems is restricted to authorised personnel only, adding user access controls including user authentication and authorisation.

Train and raise awareness among your employees about information security and risks, and ensure that your staff understands their roles in maintaining security.

Develop an incident response plan to handle potential security incidents effectively and quickly, including steps for reporting, assessing and mitigating security breaches.

Continuously monitor the performance of your ISMS and gather data to measure its effectiveness and to make improvements where necessary in order to protect data.

Develop a business continuity plan to ensure that critical processes and information can be maintained and protected in the event of disruptions or disasters.

Ensure that your ISMS aligns with relevant legal and regulatory requirements, such as GDPR, and maintain documentation to demonstrate compliance.