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ISO 27001 Consultancy

ISO 27001 is a globally recognised standard for information security management systems. It offers a framework for organisations to safeguard their valuable information assets and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data. Our expertise lies in supporting organisations across various sectors to achieve ISO 27001 certification.

Why Choose ISO 27001?

Improved Security Management: Achieving ISO 27001 certification provides a systematic approach to managing sensitive company information, ensuring its confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This helps mitigate security risks and reduces the likelihood of data breaches or cyberattacks.

Increased Trust and Credibility: ISO 27001 demonstrates a commitment to maintaining robust information security practices and complying with internationally recognised standards. This enhances an organisation's reputation and instils confidence among stakeholders, including customers, partners, regulators, and investors.

Are you facing any of these challenges?

Contact Critical Path to discover how we can assist you in achieving and managing ISO requirements. Let us help you overcome challenges, optimise your information security management practices, and successfully maintain ISO 27001 compliance for your organisation.
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Ineffective information security procedures and methods

Lack of understanding of ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS) requirements

Need for guidance on protecting your organisation from potential threats

Gaps in information security policies, processes, or procedures

Difficulty conducting internal audits for ISO 27001

Our ISO 27001 Consultancy Services

Our consultancy services for ISO 27001 are custom-tailored to aid organisations of every size and sector in establishing and maintaining a robust information security management system. Whether you need to fill gaps in your security documentation or require a fully compliant ISO 27001 management system along with staff training, our experts are available to support you every step of the way.

Gap Analysis

Our team will assess your organisation’s current information security practices against ISO 27001 requirements. We will identify gaps in your security measures, including vulnerabilities in systems and processes, inadequate access controls, and deficiencies in risk management practices. Then we’ll provide insights and actionable recommendations tailored to your organisation's needs, helping you prioritise and address critical security weaknesses.
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Document Pack

Our consultants work closely with your team to develop customised documentation aligned with ISO 27001 standards. This includes security policies, procedures, and guidelines tailored to your organisation's unique risks and operational requirements. We also provide templates for risk assessments, incident response plans, and security awareness training materials to support ongoing compliance efforts and ensure the effective management of your information security management system.
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ISO 27001 Management System

We offer end-to-end support in establishing and maintaining a robust information security management system (ISMS) in accordance with ISO 27001 requirements. Our consultants will work with you to define clear information security objectives and performance metrics, develop tailored risk assessment methodologies, and implement robust controls and safeguards to protect sensitive data assets. 
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Risk Assessment and Threat Identification

We will analyse potential threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts to your information assets, considering factors such as technology infrastructure, regulatory requirements, and business objectives. Then we will provide actionable insights and recommendations to mitigate identified risks effectively, helping you enhance the resilience of your information security program and minimise the likelihood of security incidents.
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Supply Chain Auditing

Our auditors will evaluate the effectiveness of your organisation’s security controls and processes, including data protection measures, access management practices, and compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements. We provide detailed audit reports and recommendations to help you mitigate supply chain risks, strengthen vendor relationships, and ensure the integrity and security of your extended enterprise ecosystem.
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Regulatory Compliance Support

We conduct thorough assessments of regulatory requirements applicable to your industry sector and geographical locations, helping you understand your compliance obligations and develop targeted strategies to address them. Our team also helps you navigate UK information security regulations and ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) frameworks.
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Internal Auditor Training

We offer internal auditor training, either onsite or remotely, to help you conduct internal audits for ISO 27001. This training equips your team with the necessary knowledge and skills to assess your information security management system internally, fostering continual improvement and compliance with ISO 27001.
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ISO 27001 Pre-Audit

We’ll perform a pre-audit of your information security management system to review your documentation, processes, and controls against ISO 27001 requirements, identifying any areas of non-conformance or improvement opportunities. Then, we provide detailed feedback and recommendations to address identified gaps and enhance the effectiveness of your ISMS. While we can assist up to this stage, Critical Path cannot conduct the official audit, which must be done by a third-party auditing body.
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Becoming ISO 27001 Certified with Critical Path

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Information Review & Implementation Process

Initial Assessment

Begin your ISO 27001 journey with Critical Path's expert initial assessment. We'll evaluate your organisation's current information security practices and conduct a thorough gap analysis to identify areas for improvement.

Planning & Strategy Development

Our experts will assist you in crafting a tailored plan and strategy for ISO 27001 certification. Together, we'll set clear objectives, define roles and responsibilities, and create a roadmap for implementation aligned with your information security goals.

Documentation Development

Our consultants will work closely with your organisation to produce customised documents, including information security policies and procedures, incident response procedures, a statement of applicability and disaster recovery plans. Each document will aim to meet the specific needs of your information security management system.

Implementation & Training

Our team will lead your organisation in implementing ISO 27001 requirements, delivering thorough training and support for your staff. We'll educate your team on the principles of ISO 27001, conduct internal audits, and ensure readiness to meet the information security standards outlined in the ISO 27001 standard.

Mock Audit

Our experts will review your information security management system and conduct a thorough mock audit. They will identify areas for improvement and offer valuable feedback to enhance your readiness for the official assessment.

Verification Audit

Although Critical Path doesn't perform the verification audit, we provide continuous support to ensure the readiness of your information security management system. We'll help you engage an independent auditing body for the audit process and remain accessible to tackle any concerns, enhancing your preparedness and boosting your chances of successfully achieving ISO 27001 certification.
Our Information review and implementation process contains six steps.

Step 1: Initial Assessment

Begin your ISO 27001 journey with Critical Path's expert initial assessment. We'll evaluate your organisation's current information security practices and conduct a thorough gap analysis to identify areas for improvement.

Step 2: Planning & Strategy Development

Our experts will assist you in crafting a tailored plan and strategy for ISO 27001 certification. Together, we'll set clear objectives, define roles and responsibilities, and create a roadmap for implementation aligned with your information security goals.

Step 3: Documentation Development

Our consultants will work closely with your organisation to produce customised documents, including information security policies and procedures, incident response procedures, a statement of applicability and disaster recovery plans. Each document will aim to meet the specific needs of your information security management system.

Step 4: Implementation & Training

Our team will lead your organisation in implementing ISO 27001 requirements, delivering thorough training and support for your staff. We'll educate your team on the principles of ISO 27001, conduct internal audits, and ensure readiness to meet the information security standards outlined in the ISO 27001 standard.

Step 5: Mock Audit

Our experts will review your information security management system and conduct a thorough mock audit. They will identify areas for improvement and offer valuable feedback to enhance your readiness for the official assessment.

Step 6: Verification Audit

Although Critical Path doesn't perform the verification audit, we provide continuous support to ensure the readiness of your information security management system. We'll help you engage an independent auditing body for the audit process and remain accessible to tackle any concerns, enhancing your preparedness and boosting your chances of successfully achieving ISO 27001 certification.

What are the benefits of ISO 27001?

Achieving certification brings a multitude of benefits to your organisation. Once certified, you can proudly display the badge of quality on your company's profile, enhancing your professional credibility and opening doors to new business opportunities. The benefits of ISO 27001 are plentiful and include:

ISO 27001 enhances security through a systematic framework that identifies and manages risks, safeguarding critical data and systems.

Robust Information Security

ISO 27001 enhances security through a systematic framework that identifies and manages risks, safeguarding critical data and systems.

Demonstrates commitment to data security, boosting customer trust and loyalty, which can lead to stronger relationships and increased satisfaction.

Customer Confidence

Demonstrates commitment to data security, boosting customer trust and loyalty, which can lead to stronger relationships and increased satisfaction.

Aligns with legal and regulatory requirements like GDPR, reducing risks of non-compliance and penalties and protecting organisational reputation.

Regulatory Compliance

Aligns with legal and regulatory requirements like GDPR, reducing risks of non-compliance and penalties and protecting organisational reputation.

Helps meet legal obligations by establishing protective policies and controls, reducing risks of fines and legal consequences from data breaches.

Legal Compliance

Helps meet legal obligations by establishing protective policies and controls, reducing risks of fines and legal consequences from data breaches.

Advocates a risk-based approach, allowing effective identification, assessment, and mitigation of security threats, minimising incident impacts.

Risk Management

Advocates a risk-based approach, allowing effective identification, assessment, and mitigation of security threats, minimising incident impacts.

Certification marks your business as trustworthy, enhancing marketability and opening new business opportunities by proving security commitment.

Competitive Advantage

Certification marks your business as trustworthy, enhancing marketability and opening new business opportunities by proving security commitment.

Promotes ongoing enhancement of security practices, adapting to new threats and ensuring long-term effectiveness of the information security management system (ISMS).

Continuous Improvement

Promotes ongoing enhancement of security practices, adapting to new threats and ensuring long-term effectiveness of the information security management system (ISMS).

Boosts resilience by maintaining critical operations during security incidents, with robust controls that protect reputation and operational stability.

Business Resilience

Boosts resilience by maintaining critical operations during security incidents, with robust controls that protect reputation and operational stability.

Strengthens ties with partners by ensuring secure data handling, building trust, and facilitating better collaboration and growth.

Enhanced Partner Relationships

Strengthens ties with partners by ensuring secure data handling, building trust, and facilitating better collaboration and growth.

Streamlines internal management of information security, promoting accountability and reducing errors, leading to more efficient operations.

Improved Internal Processes

Streamlines internal management of information security, promoting accountability and reducing errors, leading to more efficient operations.

Robust Information Security

ISO 27001 enhances security through a systematic framework that identifies and manages risks, safeguarding critical data and systems.

Customer Confidence

Demonstrates commitment to data security, boosting customer trust and loyalty, which can lead to stronger relationships and increased satisfaction.

Regulatory Compliance

Aligns with legal and regulatory requirements like GDPR, reducing risks of non-compliance and penalties and protecting organisational reputation.

Legal Compliance

Helps meet legal obligations by establishing protective policies and controls, reducing risks of fines and legal consequences from data breaches.

Risk Management

Advocates a risk-based approach, allowing effective identification, assessment, and mitigation of security threats, minimising incident impacts.

Competitive Advantage

Certification marks your business as trustworthy, enhancing marketability and opening new business opportunities by proving security commitment.

Continuous Improvement

Promotes ongoing enhancement of security practices, adapting to new threats and ensuring long-term effectiveness of the information security management system (ISMS).

Business Resilience

Boosts resilience by maintaining critical operations during security incidents, with robust controls that protect reputation and operational stability.

Enhanced Partner Relationships

Strengthens ties with partners by ensuring secure data handling, building trust, and facilitating better collaboration and growth.

Improved Internal Processes

Streamlines internal management of information security, promoting accountability and reducing errors, leading to more efficient operations.

Who we work with

Utilising over 15 years of industry experience, our dedicated team is exclusively focused on guiding clients towards ISO 27001 certification success. Specialising in ISO standards, we provide targeted expertise and support tailored to the unique needs of each organisation.

Our consultancy services cater to a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, engineering, construction, healthcare, oil and gas, commercial cleaning, aerospace, utilities, railway, and transport. Whether you require gap analysis, policy development, risk assessment, or staff training, we are equipped to provide comprehensive assistance at every stage of your ISO 27001 certification journey.

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