What's this?
La ISO/IEC 27001 standard represents the only international standardization which, subject to checks and certifications, establishes the criteria for implementing an Information Security Management System (ISMS). This standard is designed to ensure that appropriate and proportionate security measures are taken.
The goal is to safeguard information and strengthen stakeholder trust, especially customers.
Obtaining ISO 27001 certification not only protects your data, but it is crucial to increase customer and employee trust in the company, to whom they entrust their information on a daily basis. ISO 27001 thus becomes an essential point of reference for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information, as well as ensuring compliance with legal regulations.
Efficiency-conscious companies manage information security risks through an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
An ISMS is a set of policies and procedures that cover all aspects of IT management, including physical, logical, organizational and legal areas. Thanks to this integrated approach, information security becomes a transversal responsibility for all company functions.
How many companies choose this path
ISO 27001
Information and data are assets for every company, and guaranteeing a protection and security chain is a fundamental necessity.
How ISO 27001 certification works
The most widely used certification system for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) is based on the ISO 27000 series of standards, which includes ISO 27001 as the main standard and the 27017 and 27018 standards specific to cloud environments. These standards also allow the implemented ISMS system to be certified.
These standards they are applicable to organizations of all types, such as companies, government bodies, academic institutions and non-profit organizations, regardless of the type of personal or business information or data handled.
The ISO 27000 series was developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), comprising more than 20 different standards. In this area, it is crucial for a company to collaborate with a team of specialists who can identify and implement the necessary actions, taking into account internal procedures, the type of data managed and the objectives set by company policies.
How the path towards ISO 27001 certification begins
As with all ISO certifications, to obtain them it is necessary to comply with various obligations, both from an operational point of view and from a legal and administrative point of view.
- The first step, entrusted to the experts of Safecore, is that of carry out an ISMS pre-audit, to verify the current status of company procedures in terms of IT security and protection of personal and strategic data.
- At the end of this review, the technicians and specialists of Safecore will provide through a gap analysis a define the interventions to be undertaken to start the certification process and obtain it, identifying an adequate roadmap with the customer.
The various steps
Our ISO 27001 checklist will help your organization successfully implement an information security management system through various steps
- Develop a roadmap for the successful implementation of the Certification requirements
- Set the scope of your organization's ISMS
- Establish a governing body of the ISMS
- Prepare an inventory of information assets
- Perform a risk assessment
- Develop a risk register
- Document a risk treatment plan
- Complete the Statement of Applicability worksheet
- Create an information security policy
- Assemble required documents and records
- Establish employee awareness and training programs
- Perform an internal audit
- Undergo ISMS external audit to obtain ISO 27001 certification
- Address any non-compliance
- Conduct regular management reviews
- Schedule inspections
- Consider enhancing ISO 27001 certification with automation
Why should you choose Safecore
The team Safecore is made up of people who have always been passionate about challenges, especially those related to IT security. The numerous experiences faced in important contexts such as banking and insurance, the heterogeneity and the strong bond of the team makes Safecore an excellent preventive weapon.
Over time, high problem solving skills and a method of thinking outside the box (“Think Outside The Box”) have been acquired, which has proved to be vital for achieving excellent results.
The team Safecore is highly qualified and boasts various certifications recognized at company level, including:
- OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
- oswe extension (Offensive Security Web Expert)
- eWPT (eLearnSecurity Web application Penetration Tester)
- eMAPT (eLearnSecurity Mobile Application Penetration Tester)
- eJPT (eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester)
- eCDFP (eLearnSecurity Certified Digital Forensics Professional)
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
- ISO 22301 Lead Auditor
Our methodology
Safecore has developed a holistic approach which consists in the periodic analysis of the risks coming from the three fundamental components within an organization such as the PEOPLE, the PROCESSES and TECHNOLOGIES.
implement security policies to protect all personnel, internal and external, involved in the provision of services
inclusion of security principles in all company processes in compliance with "Security by design"
verify the security of all the technologies adopted within the organization with particular reference to those dedicated to the provision of services
The journey through time with Safecore
Safecore also offers the consultancy service in the subsequent phases, for updating personnel and maintaining the necessary requirements over time.
In particular, the services of Safecore They include:
- Definition of the scope of application of the ISMS in the first implementation or expansion phase;
- Gap analysis and definition of the intervention plan;
- Consulting in the implementation or certification phase for the resolution of any non-conformities;
- Drafting of the documentary apparatus;
- Risk analysis;
- Support for internal audits;
- Review activity;
- Training;
- Support during the audits of the certifying bodies.
We also assist companies in the revisions of their organization or corporate objectives, following the issue of new versions of the standard, or in the adoption of new standards dedicated to specific sectors. Last but not least, we support the integration of the ISMS with other management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 20000, COBIT, etc.) or with corporate compliance (231, GDPR, PCIDSS).
How long is ISO 27001 valid once certified?
Once a certification body issues an ISO 27001 certificate to a company, it is valid for a period of three years, during which the certification body will perform surveillance audits to assess whether the organization is maintaining the ISMS correctly and whether the required improvements are being implemented on time.
Who can benefit?
The ISO 27000 series certifications are ideal for both companies that intend to develop an Information Security Management System (ISMS) from scratch, as well as for those who already hold certifications and wish to expand or update them.
Among the strong points of the offer of Safecore include flexible and modular solutions, constant support and the ability to easily integrate with other management systems, reducing the effort required to a minimum. This approach allows companies to strengthen their cybersecurity while maximizing the return on investment.
