The ISO Serious Approach: Building Security That Works
We believe getting ISO 27001 certified shouldn't feel like pulling teeth. Our approach strips away the corporate jargon and unnecessary complexity to focus on what matters: building security that actually works for your business.
Step 1: Understanding Where You Are
Before we write a single policy or implement any controls, we need to understand your business. This isn't just a checkbox exercise - it's about building a foundation that makes sense for you.
Gap Analysis
We start by looking at what you already have. Most companies are surprised to discover they're doing many things right - they just haven't formalised them. We'll:
Map your existing security practices
Identify what's working and what isn't
Spot the gaps that need addressing
Find opportunities for quick wins
Data Mapping
You can't protect what you don't know about. We'll help you understand:
What sensitive data you hold
Where it lives in your systems
How it flows through your business
Who needs access to it
Context Setting
This is where we get to know your business intimately:
Your goals and challenges
Your market and regulatory environment
Your stakeholders and their expectations
Your appetite for risk
Step 2: Building Your Framework
With a clear understanding of your starting point, we create a framework that fits your business like a well-tailored suit.
Scope Definition
We'll help you define a scope that:
Makes sense for your business
Satisfies your clients' requirements
Is achievable with your resources
Allows for future growth
Risk Assessment
Our risk assessment process is practical and focused:
Identifying real threats to your business
Evaluating their potential impact
Determining your risk tolerance
Prioritising what needs addressing first
Control Selection
We'll help you choose controls that:
Address your actual risks
Work with your existing processes
Can be effectively maintained
Deliver measurable benefits
Step 3: Making It Real
This is where we turn plans into reality. We take the approach of "if we can do it, we'll do it" - meaning we handle the heavy lifting while keeping you in control.
Policy Development
We create policies that:
People will actually read
Make sense for your business
Support rather than hinder work
Can be easily maintained
Process Implementation
We'll help you:
Design processes that work
Document them clearly
Train your team effectively
Build in continuous improvement
Training and Awareness
We develop training that:
Engages your team
Focuses on practical application
Uses real-world examples
Drives cultural change
Step 4: Keeping It Going
Getting certified is just the beginning. We stay with you to ensure your ISMS remains effective and continues to add value.
Regular Reviews
We'll help you:
Monitor control effectiveness
Track security metrics
Identify improvement opportunities
Maintain certification requirements
Continuous Improvement
Together we'll:
Learn from incidents and near-misses
Adapt to changing risks
Optimise processes
Build security maturity
The ISO Serious Difference
Our approach is different because we:
Focus on practical security over perfect documentation
Build systems people will actually use
Take on the heavy lifting
Stay with you throughout the journey
Speak human, not consultant
And most importantly, we put our money where our mouth is: if you don't pass your certification audit, you don't pay. Because we believe consultants should be accountable for results, not just billable hours.
Remember: Security shouldn't be a headache. With the right approach, it becomes a natural part of how your business operates - and that's exactly what we help you achieve.
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