ISO 27001 aims to ensure that adequate controls and procedures addressing confidentiality, integrity and availability of information are in place to safeguard the information of your customers, employees and trading partners.
It’s also a solid first step to being GDPR compliant.
Unprotected systems are vulnerable to computer-assisted fraud, sabotage and viruses. Breaches in information security can allow vital information to be accessed, stolen, corrupted or lost therefore having a distinct impact on your business.
ISO27001 – KEY BENEFITS
- Organisations you want to do business with will want to know how safe your IT systems are. Indeed, more companies now see certification to ISO 27001 as a prerequisite for doing business, therefore giving your Isle of Man business the competitive edge in the market.
- Making a public statement of capability through ISO Isle of Man shows your businesses compliance with an internationally recognised standard, which builds increased confidence commercially.
- Ensures controls and procedures are in place to reduce the risk of security threats and avoid system weaknesses being exploited. It will also help the organisation develop a business plan that will minimise the impact of any future security breaches.
- Marketability to potential clients regarding your commitment to manage risks to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.
GETTING THE JUMP ON THE GDPR – ISO27001
The GDPR encourages international certifications like ISO 27001 to demonstrate active data security management.
ISO 27001 certification means your organisation employs an ISMS (information security management system) supported by top leadership and incorporated in your organisation’s culture.
It also confirms a process of continuous improvement with constant monitoring, updating and review to identify and mitigate risks.
3 STEPS TO ISO27001 ISLE OF MAN CERTIFICATION
STEP 1
GAP REVIEW
A ISO QA Consultant will visit your business to review and document your current processes and procedures, highlighting any areas that do not meet the requirements of the Standard.
STEP 2
IMPLEMENTATION
Now it's time to make sure any required process or procedural changes are made, as highlighted in the Gap Review. ISO QA will work with you every step of the way to make these changes.
STEP 3
CERTIFICATION
An Auditor must now visit your business to check that the documented processes are being followed and that the necessary changes have been made. Once they are satisfied, you will be awarded your certification.
WHY ISO QA ISLE OF MAN?
We don’t just tick boxes, fill the file and walk away.
We engage with you and your team to find the best possible fit while minimizing costly intrusion.
To do that, we develop a structure that achieves buy-in at all levels.
We ensure that the resulting system works best for you, your business and your team, providing long-lasting structure.
DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT…
SMP Partners Limited approached ISO QA (Isle of Man) in December 2014 for assistance with the implementation of certain ISO 27001:2013 standards, as required by the UK Gambling Commission’s remote technical standards. Although the timeframes for implementation and audit were very stringent, ISO IOM proved themselves to be knowledgeable, efficient and pragmatic throughout the whole process and were of assistance in navigating through the standard. A big thank you must go to Kevin and his team for their support.
Paul Williams - Senior Administrator
SMP Partners Limited
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ISO14001 SYSTEMS*
The Isle of Man Government Business Support Scheme offers Isle of Man based businesses a grant of 50% towards the cost of ISO projects up to a maximum level of assistance of £4500 per project.
*Businesses must eligible under the terms and conditions of the scheme to qualify.
