ISO 27001 Implementation Service

ISO 27001 is an international standard that takes a risk-based approach to implementing an information security management system.

Our ISO 27001 readiness and implementation service is tailored to your organisation and delivered by our experienced consultants. We will embed an actionable security governance framework to incorporate all aspects of the organisation, people, process, systems management operations and user awareness.

What does ISO 27001 consist of?

ISO 27001 consists of a set of mandatory management clauses, supported by 93 optional controls. The selection of the controls is driven by risk assessments and will be determined by your organisations’ requirements and the sector you are operating in. ISO 27001 can be implemented into organisations of any size, ranging from micro businesses to global enterprises. The standard is flexible to allow for the controls to be applied in a way that is relevant to your business.

Certification is carried out in 2 stages:

Stage 1 ensures you have all the necessary requirements and documents in place.
Stage 2 is an in-depth audit carried out by a UKAS approved certification body.

Certification is valid for 3 years with annual surveillance visits to evidence ongoing compliance to the standard.

How can implementing ISO 27001 help your business?

ISO 27001 brings many benefits to an organisation. Here are just a few:

It enables security to be embedded across an organisation’s people, processes, and technology.
It provides a centrally managed framework to identify and manage information security risk.
It promotes continual monitoring and improvement. As your business matures, so does your Information Security Management System.

Shift Key Cyber are an ISO 27001 UKAS certified consultancy. Our team of certified ISO 27001 consultants have a wealth of experience working with and helping customers in different sectors ranging from micro-organisations to global enterprises.

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What are the benefits of ISO 27001 certification?

ISO 27001 is an internationally recognised standard that when implemented correctly provides assurance of your commitment to protect your business information. You can read more about the benefits of implementing ISO 27001 on our ISO 27001 Implementation Service page.

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Is ISO 27001 only suitable for large organisations?

ISO 27001 can be implemented into organisations of any size, ranging from micro businesses to global enterprises. The standard is flexible to allow for the controls to be applied in a way that is relevant to you.

How long does it take to achieve ISO 27001 certification?2025-05-14T00:56:20+01:00

How long does it take to achieve ISO 27001 certification?

How long it takes to achieve ISO 27001 certification very much depends on factors such as the complexity of processes, and how quickly you want to achieve certification. We have carried out implementations from anywhere between 3 months to 2 years.

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What is the difference between ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials?

Both certifications have merit in their own right and also co-exist very nicely together. But fundamentally, they are very different. Think of Cyber Essentials as having an MOT done on your car – there are a list of criteria that you must comply with to gain certification. ISO 27001 is a little different. More like when you go to buy a new car; there are certain things the car must have, (such as lights, brakes and a steering wheel) and then there are options that you get to choose which you have (heated seats, sunroof, colour etc). You can find out more about the differences between ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials in our dedicated blog.

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