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ISO 27001 will require your business to implement a ISMS (Information Security Management System). This refers to a set of policies and procedures that will regulate how information is handled in a secure way.

However, it’s not just paperwork: you will need to implement protection tools that protect data, detect threats and respond against attacks. Once all is implemented, your business will be certified by an independent audit body.

ISO 27001 certification process has a steep learning curve: if undertaken with internal resources with no experience, it takes more than a year from zerro to audit. However, compliance+protection solutions like Qalea can provide all you need to take you to audit in less than 6 months.

ISO 27001 requires a yearly renewal through surveillance audits performed by an independent body. These audits will check if the organization is keeping up with the standard.

Furthermore, every three years a re-certification audit will take place, going through every aspect of the standard all over again.

SOC 2 is primarily focused on protecting customer data, whereas ISO 27001 goes beyond: it requires to prove you have an operational Information Security Management System (ISMS) in operation.

Furthermore, whilst SOC2 is primarly an American standard, ISO 27001 is widely recognised worldwide.

A business should have the tools and procedures to protect information assets (customer data, intellectual property stored in laptops or in the cloud), detect threats and respond against attacks in real time.

Typically, a business would spend 10% of its it budget in such measures and tools. However, tools such as Qalea help mid-size businesses get all those items in a budget.

In order to protect information assets, it is highly recommended to establish a frequent training on your employees on phishing and other threats. Also, it is necessary to protect technology assets (laptops, servers, network), plus establishing procedures to identify and monitor risks.

In parallel, to detect threats in real time and effectively respond against them, you will need an EDR / SIEM system, alongside incident response and business recovery plans.

The most usual threat are Phishing attacks: Cybercriminals using deceptive emails to trick employees into revealing sensitive information.

An impactful threat is Ransomware: Malicious software encrypts data, demanding a ransom for decryption. Regular backups and robust cybersecurity measures are key to avoid it.

Furhtermore, Insider Threats can also take place: Employees, whether intentional or unintentional, may create a harm.

Resolution and speed when recovering from a cyber attack is key: isolating affected systems, restoring data from backups, and conducting a post-incident analysis are amongst the measures. When an attack takes place, having in place response systems, plans and procedures reduce the harm dramatically. If you have just suffered an attack, contact Qalea for more information.

When choosing a cyber security partner, you are investing in peace of mind. A security partner is required to cover the three dimensions of your organization: people (training of employees, attacks simulation), processes (risk assessment, incident response) and technology (network laptops, cloud and servers).

However, if you are considering to get ISO 27001 certified, your partner should also cover the adaptation of your organization (processes, policies, technology) to the standard.