Avoiding ISO 27001 Implementation Mistakes

🥶 Still on ISO 27001:2013? You’re cutting it close. Most companies have already made the move to ISO 27001:2022, but there are still a few hanging on to the old version and the clock’s ticking. ⏰ After the 31st October 2025, the 2013 certificate is done. Finished. No grace period. If you haven’t booked your transition audit yet, you might already be behind the curve (auditors are getting booked solid). Here’s a quick gut check: Have you reviewed your gaps against the new Annex A controls? Updated your risk treatment and SoA? Got your transition plan signed off? If not, now’s the time. This isn’t just a compliance update; it’s a chance to tighten your security, show maturity, and stay credible with clients who will be asking the question. Don’t be the one explaining why your cert expired. #ISO27001 #CyberSecurity #Compliance #RiskManagement #ISMS #Audit #InfoSec

Mission: ISO 27001 – Securing Everything Except Our Sense of Humor At United Solutions we recognise that information security is a strategic priority and we have officially started our journey towards ISO/IEC 27001 certification, the international standard for information security management. 🌐 What We're Doing? We kicked off with a gap analysis - basically a security reality check, mapped out key assets and started rolling out policies. Now we are making sure that everyone (yes, even contractors) knows the drill. For us ISO 27001 is a long-term mission and we are excited to celebrate this milestone with our clients and team. And finally, yes, getting ISO certified takes a lot of effort - policies, procedures and more spreadsheets than one thinks is even possible. 😁 P.S. At this point, our coffee machine might qualify as a critical asset. #ISO27001 #CyberSecurity #InformationSecurity #Compliance #RiskManagement

🔐 ISO 27001 vs SOC 2 — What Buyers Actually Care About Many organizations ask which framework they should pursue — ISO 27001 or SOC 2. While both aim to strengthen information security, they serve slightly different purposes: • ISO 27001 focuses on building and maintaining a management system — policies, risk assessment, SoA, and vendor risk management. • SOC 2 focuses on proving controls in operation — showing that encryption, access control, and monitoring are actually enforced. In short: ISO 27001 shows you have a solid security framework. SOC 2 shows you’re actually doing it every day. Both complement each other — together, they build stronger trust with clients and partners. 💪 #ISO27001 #SOC2 #Cybersecurity #Infosec #Compliance #RiskManagement #Governance

I often see companies focus heavily on documentation when preparing for ISO 27001, but forget about culture. You can have the most beautifully written ISMS policies in the world, but if employees see it as “extra work” instead of how we protect information, it won’t stick. In every audit I’ve done, the most successful organizations are the ones where security feels natural, part of daily habits, not an annual checkbox exercise. How do you make information security real for your teams, not just compliance on paper? 👇 I’d love to hear your approaches, especially from those managing ISO 27001 internally. #ISO27001 #InformationSecurity #ISMS #CyberSecurityCulture #Compliance #AuditInsights

🚀 Day 67 – ISO 27004: Measuring ISMS Effectiveness Implementing controls is easy. Proving they work? That’s the real challenge. 💡 That’s where ISO 27004 comes in — it’s the measurement engine of your ISMS. 🔍 Here’s how it makes a difference: ✅ Define security measurement objectives ✅ Track control performance & efficiency ✅ Identify gaps & trends ✅ Drive continuous improvement 📊 Examples of What to Measure: Time to detect/respond to incidents % of systems patched within SLA % of employees completing awareness training % of high-risk findings closed within timeline 💬 Pro Tip: Don’t measure everything. Measure what matters — metrics that impact business risk and resilience. When you can show performance with data, your ISMS becomes a story of trust, not paperwork. 💪 #ISO27001 #ISO27004 #ISMS #CyberSecurity #InformationSecurity #GRC #RiskManagement #Compliance #Metrics #KPIs #ContinuousImprovement #DataDrivenSecurity #ISMSPerformance #SecurityLeadership #AuditReady #InfoSec

ISO 27001 Isn't About Paperwork. It's About Proof. We’ve all heard it: "ISO 27001 is just a paperwork exercise." This belief isn't just wrong - it’s dangerous. Treating it this way creates a false sense of security and wastes valuable resources. The truth is, ISO 27001 is a system for proving your operational reality matches your security claims. An auditor doesn't just want to see your "Access Control Policy." They want the evidence: ● The log of the last access review. ● The forms showing who was granted what access and why. ● The records of de-provisioning for former employees. No evidence = a worthless certificate. Documents set the rules. Evidence proves you follow them. This is why our approach flips the script. We don't start by writing a library of policies you'll never use. We start by asking, "Show me how you do this today." We help you bridge the gap between intention and proof, building a security culture that is not just documented, but demonstrable. Stop building a paper shield. Get in touch for a confidential no obligation chat and let's build real, evidence-based security. #ISO27001 #InfoSec #Cybersecurity #Compliance #RiskManagement

ISO 27001:2022: The Foundation of Every Secure Organisation Achieving #ISO27001 certification isn’t just about passing an audit; it’s about building a living, breathing Information Security Management System (ISMS) that supports your organisation’s goals. One of the biggest hurdles many teams face is documentation: policies, procedures, and evidence that proves their ISMS is working as intended. The ISO 27001:2022 framework requires a set of mandatory documents that form the backbone of your compliance program. These documents: ✅ Define how information security is managed ✅ Show how risks are identified and treated ✅ Ensure consistency across departments ✅ Demonstrate accountability to auditors and stakeholders Many organisations struggle with this stage, not because they lack expertise, but because of the complexity and time involved. Having the right ISMS documentation toolkit can eliminate stress, reduce hours spent on drafting, and help you focus on what really matters: managing security, not paperwork. Remember, documentation isn’t just a box to tick, it’s the story of how your organization protects its most valuable assets. What’s been your biggest challenge when building ISO 27001 documentation? #Cybersecurity #GRC #InformationSecurity #RiskManagement #Compliance Document from Cyveer.com

Excellent point. The move to ISO 27001:2022 emphasizes a more holistic and risk-driven approach. I appreciate how the updated standard brings clarity to controls like Threat Intelligence (A.5.7) and Information Security for Use of Cloud Services (A.5.23). It forces a necessary modernization of the ISMS to address today's landscape. If you're currently transitioning, focus heavily on the Statement of Applicability (SoA)—it's your roadmap! 

Clause 6 | Planning This is the Plan in the PDCA cycle (Plan–Do–Check–Act) where we define how security will actually work in our organization. 6.1 Risks and Opportunities You need a clear method for finding and assessing risks & opportunities Each risk must have its owner, treatment plan, and monitoring path. The SoA (Statement of Applicability) ties everything back what controls you use, why you picked them, and where gaps remain. 6.2 Information Security Objectives This about clarity knowing what your ISMS should achieve and how you’ll make it happen. 6.3 Planning Changes This makes it clear any change to the ISMS must be planned, assessed, and reviewed Luv Johar Jayanth B CyberGRC Services and Academy #ISO27001 #PDCA #InformationSecurity #RiskManagement #CyberSecurity #ContinuousImprovement #ISMS #Compliance #DataProtection #InfoSec

🔒 ISO 27001:2022 - Mandatory Documents List Simplified Implementing an Information Security Management System (ISMS) can be complex - but knowing the mandatory documents makes it much easier to stay compliant and audit-ready. At Secura Cybertech, we’ve outlined every essential clause, policy, and register required under ISO 27001:2022 - from Risk Assessment and Asset Management to Incident Response and Legal Compliance. 📘 Download this structured list to: Understand every mandatory document requirement Streamline your ISMS documentation process Prepare confidently for ISO 27001 certification audits ✅ Follow Secura Cybertech for more InfoSec checklists, templates, and awareness guides. #Cybersecurity #ISO27001 #Compliance #RiskManagement #DataProtection #Infosec #Governance #ISMS #CyberAwareness #SecurityCompliance #SecuraCybertech