ISO 27001 Implementation for IT Service Companies

ISO 27001 Implementation Steps

1. Gap analysis: Compare current state against ISO 27001 requirements
2. Risk assessment: Identify and evaluate information security risks
3. Statement of Applicability: Decide which controls to implement
4. Policy development: Create required policies and procedures
5. Implementation: Deploy controls and train staff
6. Internal audit: Verify implementation
7. Management review: Management sign-off
8. Certification audit: Stage 1 and Stage 2 with certification body

Timeline

Typical implementation: 6-12 months depending on organisation size and readiness.