ISO 27001 Risk Assessments | IT Assurance

As part of your business operations, your organization may collect, store, transmit, or process sensitive information gathered from your customers. As a result, you will need to establish a set of security controls and objectives based on specific operations to handle risk management of this information. Your organization may voluntarily adopt ISO 27001 standards into your policies and procedures to keep this information secure.

Our ISO 27001 Risk Assessment Services

I.S. Partners, LLC can perform an ISO 27001 Risk Assessment that provides a clear understanding of the gaps between your company’s current information security policies and systems management processes and the controls related to the ISO 27001 framework. We will also develop a phased roadmap empowering your company to close those gaps. We will examine targeted objectives of your ISMS to see if your controls align with established ISO 27001 standards.

An ISO 27001 Risk Assessment includes:

Project planning to ensure that expectations, timelines and deliverables are appropriately managed
Interviews with process owners to determine the company’s current IT environment and information security management and system administration processes
Analysis of the results, and preparation of a detailed technical summary and risk matrix
Issuance of a security assessment report to company management

Advantages of an ISO 27001 Risk Assessment

ISO 27001 certification provides reassurance to customers and other stakeholders that an organization takes information security seriously and is committed to protecting their data. This can give organizations a competitive advantage, and help them to win business.

Enhanced Reputation – Those who understand the basis of ISO 27001 standards know that they exist as a result of recognized best practices. Your company’s adherence to these standards shows your commitment to following such practices within your organization.
Improved Business Performance – The ISO standards themselves are constantly being updated, thus allowing for the continuous improvement of your internal processes as you work to stay current with new standards.
Commercial Recognition – Many potential customers now understand the significance of maintaining a rigorous and universally accepted security standard. Thus, if you can demonstrate that your company adheres to this standard, you may have an advantage over your competitors who don’t.

How Our Team Supports ISO Compliance

Our firm believes that compliance is done best when it’s an ongoing process. Monitoring and improving compliance efforts over time delivers the highest level of security with the lowest level of stress and time from your team. Continuous monitoring of the compliance status of company assets eliminates the repetitive manual work of compliance, as well as the rush to get documentation in order before the certification expiry date.

I.S. Partner auditors are knowledgeable about ISO standards, as well as a wide range of organizational structures and industries. They guide organizations through the phases of ISO 27001 certification, including gap analyses, ISMS documentation, training, and audits.

Plus, they work with clients to streamline the process of collecting evidence, third-party risk assessments, and security training for employees. With dedicated support and clear reporting, your organization will gain greater visibility of its security posture and more control over compliance.

I.S. Partners Seal of Approval

The ISO 27001 seal certifies that an organization has maintained an effective and stable Information Security Management System at a certain point in time, and has adhered to the ISO 27001 management standard.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is ISO 27001?

ISO 27001 is a series of information management standards developed by the International Organization of Standardization (ISO) in conjunction with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Taking the place of the previous ISO/IEC 27001:2005, the ISO 27001 lists those auditable requirements related to Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) that an organization must adhere to in order to remain compliant. ISO 27001 framework combines standards and regulations to secure an organization’s assets.

Who Needs ISO 27001?

ISO 27001 certification applies to any organization that wishes or is required to formalize and improve business processes around information security, privacy and securing its information assets.

Why is the ISO framework preferred over others?

The ISO 27001 framework is the most widely recognized and internationally accepted standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It provides a comprehensive set of controls and guidance for managing information security risks. Organizations that are certified to ISO 27001 have demonstrated that they have a robust and well-documented ISMS in place and are committed to comprehensive data security.

What are the requirements ISO 27001 certification?

To achieve ISO 27001 certification, an organization must:
Define the scope of its ISMS.
Perform a risk assessment.
Outline security policies and goals.
Develop a risk treatment plan and process.
Show proof of training, skills, experience, and qualifications.
Monitor and measure results.
Maintain an internal audit program.
Include the results of risk assessments, internal audits, management reviews, and corrective actions.

What Is ISO 27002?

ISO 27002 is a guideline based on ISO 27001. It is not a certification process, but a guide for selecting the right controls to build the foundation of your organization’s ISMS. It outlines key standards and industry best practices related to implementing and managing in a given information security risk environment.