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ISO 27001
LOCATION
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International
industry
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All
Requirements
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Understanding ISO 27001: Risk, Governance, and Controls
ISO/IEC 27001 provides a framework for systematically managing information security risks. Unlike audit-based frameworks, ISO 27001 focuses on continuous improvement and risk alignment through the ISMS model.
The standard includes 14 control domains defined in Annex A, covering asset management, access control, cryptography, operations, communications security, physical and environmental controls, and more. These domains support an overarching process of risk identification, control implementation, performance evaluation, and continual improvement.
Organizations pursuing ISO 27001 certification must:
- Define their ISMS scope and risk context
- Conduct risk assessments and apply treatment plans
- Establish security policies and control objectives
- Monitor and measure ISMS effectiveness
- Undergo internal audits and management reviews
Forgepath assists organizations at every phase—from gap assessments to full ISMS implementation and certification readiness—ensuring controls are not just documented, but operationalized and auditable.
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ISO 27001 Compliance At a Glance
ISO/IEC 27001 is the internationally recognized standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Requirements
Information Security Policies
Define and maintain high-level information security objectives, policy statements, and governance structure.
Organization of Information Security
Assign responsibilities and coordinate roles for internal and external security management.
Human Resource Security
Address security responsibilities during onboarding, throughout employment, and at termination.
Asset Management
Inventory and classify information assets and assign ownership and usage guidelines.
Access Control
Ensure access to information and systems is limited to authorized users based on business needs.
Cryptography
Use appropriate encryption methods and key management practices to protect sensitive data.
Physical and Environmental Security
Prevent unauthorized physical access, damage, or interference to facilities and equipment.
Operations Security
Protect systems during normal operations through change management, logging, malware protection, and backups.
Communications Security
Protect data in transit and maintain secure network services and information exchange protocols.
System Acquisition, Development, and Maintenance
Integrate security into software development and system lifecycle activities.
Supplier Relationships
Ensure third parties and service providers apply adequate information security controls.
Information Security Incident Management
Establish a formal process for detecting, reporting, assessing, and responding to incidents.
Information Security Aspects of Business Continuity
Ensure information security is embedded in business continuity planning and disaster recovery.
Compliance
Adhere to legal, statutory, regulatory, and contractual requirements related to information security.
How Forgepath Can Help
Compliance Management as a Service
Ongoing oversight of ISMS operations, evidence collection, and internal audit coordination to maintain compliance readiness.
Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)
Strategic guidance to align ISO 27001 requirements with business objectives and oversee program execution.
Third-Party Risk Management
Assess and monitor supplier compliance, contract language, and data handling per ISO 27001 and ISO 27036.
Access Control & IAM Hardening
Implement least privilege, SSO, and MFA controls that align with Security and Confidentiality criteria.
Security Awareness Training
Deliver ISO 27001-aligned training on data classification, acceptable use, secure communication, and incident reporting.
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