ISO 27001 Certification

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What is ISO 27001? Your guide to information security

ISO 27001 is an internationally recognised standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It provides companies with a systematic and process-oriented framework for effectively protecting and managing sensitive information. The main objective of the standard is to mitigate risks based on the three protection goals of confidentiality, integrity and availability (also known as the CIA triad) and thus to continuously ensure information security.

An ISMS according to ISO 27001 is not a one-off project, but a continuous improvement process. It is based on a risk-based approach and helps companies identify and assess specific risks and prioritise the right security measures.

ISO 27001 certification not only minimises risks and ensures compliance with regulations such as DORA or NIS2, but also independently confirms the effectiveness of your security measures. This strengthens the trust of customers and partners, resulting in a clear competitive advantage.

The heart of your cyber resilience: the ISMS (Information Security Management System)

An Information Security Management System (ISMS) forms the strategic foundation for your information security. It is not a single product or software, but rather a comprehensive conceptual system of policies, processes, and responsibilities that governs information security within your organization.

An effective ISMS helps manage risks and continuously improve security. It is based on a risk-based approach and the protection objectives of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It follows the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) cycle to ensure sustainable improvement.

Step by step to compliance: The certification process

The path to ISO 27001 certification follows a structured process that culminates in external audits. Companies must prepare their ISMS internally and then have it audited by an accredited body.

Preparation - The company defines the scope and conducts internal audits to assess readiness.
Stage 1 audit (document review) - An external auditor reviews the completeness of the ISMS documents, such as the Statement of Applicability (SoA) and the risk treatment plan.
Stage 2 audit (effectiveness review) - The auditor reviews the actual implementation of the security controls and the effectiveness of the ISMS on site or remotely.
Certificate issuance - If the audit is successful, the ISO 27001 certificate is issued, which is valid for three years.
Surveillance audits - Annual audits ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.

Your ISMS and ISO 27001 tool: Versio.io

Versio.io is the central building block for your ISMS and transforms ISO 27001 implementation from a manual burden into an automated process. As the single source of truth for your IT infrastructure, the platform ensures that you always have audit-proof documentation at your fingertips.

Risk management

ISO 27001: cl. 6.1, A 5.12

Versio.io automatically identifies, evaluates and documents security incidents. This allows you to proactively reduce risks, seamlessly track all corrective measures and verify their effectiveness.

Versio.io risk management

Policy monitoring

ISO 27001: A 5.1

Versio.io's policy monitoring ensures continuous IT compliance: your systems are continuously checked against the predefined guidelines and standards specified in your ISMS. Any deviations are reported immediately.

Versio.io policy monitoring

CMDB and Asset management

ISO 27001: A 5.7, A 5.9, A 8.9

Our platform provides automated and audit-proof inventory management of all IT assets, including hardware, software and configurations. As a result, your IT landscape remains transparent, up to date, and easy to track at all times.

Versio.io CMDB

Versio.io asset management

Change monitoring

ISO 27001: A 8.16, A 8.32

With Versio.io, you can keep track of all changes in your IT environment. Every planned or unexpected modification is automatically detected, documented in an audit-proof manner and visualised centrally. This gives you maximum transparency and reliable control over your IT ecosystem.

Versio.io change monitoring

Product lifecycle and vulnerability management

ISO 27001: A 5.19, A 5.21

Versio.io continuously analyses your entire IT infrastructure, compares software and hardware versions with an up-to-date CVE database and provides you with precise recommendations for minimising risk. The automated recommendations ensure that your vulnerability management remains efficient and your IT is protected at all times.

Versio.io product lifecycle and vulnerability management

Consulting partners

Our partners have in-depth operational experience and will support you in implementing an ISMS with Versio.io, as required by ISO 27001, from planning to successful implementation.