365SecurityREADY for ISO 27001: 12-16 Weeks Implementation

Handling and protecting sensitive, confidential data within every organisation are of crucial importance which require implementation of rigorous technology, tools, processes and standards. Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 certification ensure that a business has taken appropriate measures towards protection of its information assets / business-critical data which helps build trust in the business, stimulate new opportunities, protects the organisation's from exposure to security threats, avoid reputational damage as well as stiff fines and penalties associated with regulatory non-compliance. However, the journey towards ISO 27001 certification can be overwhelming for organisations as they face the challenge of figuring out the starting point, which security and compliance policies to implement, and the necessary technical setup to meet ISO 27001 requirements.

365SecurityREADY for ISO 27001 is a comprehensive solution aimed at assisting organisations of all sizes across all industry verticals to fully leverage their existing Microsoft 365 investment to meet the information security, cybersecurity, and privacy protection needs outlined in the ISO 27001 standard. By maximizing the use of Microsoft 365 under 365SecurityREADY for ISO 27001, these organisations will be able to effectively address their compliance needs and streamline their journey towards ISO 27001 certification.

365SecurityREADY for ISO 27001 combines consultation, technical implementation, and fully managed services (optional) of Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance features. The solution is designed to provide a sequential approach to establishing a strong information security foundation within an organisation's business processes, which demonstrates compliance with the technical requirements of ISO 27001. The combination of consultation, technical implementation, and managed services helps organisations maintain their adherence to regulatory and accreditation needs. Through 365SecurityREADY for ISO 27001, organisations can be confident that their information security measures in place are robust, effective, and aligned with ISO 27001 standard. The solution not only helps organisations meet the complex requirements of ISO 27001 but also ensures that their information security is constantly monitored and updated to meet the ever-evolving threat landscape.

Under 365SecurityREADY for ISO 27001, The Cloud Factory team will help an organisation attain ISO 27001 technical readiness, by implementing all the required technical controls of the standard using Microsoft 365 features and capabilities to achieve a solid & robust Information Security Management System (ISMS). This will ensure that when the organisation goes for the certification with a certification body, it is able to meet the requirements of the audit.

A typical project implementation timeline under 365SecurityREADY for ISO 27001 can range between 12 to 16 weeks, taking into consideration the potential level of complexity involved in a customer's ISMS setup, which The Cloud Factory team will be able to determine after detailed risk assessment & gap analysis session(s) with the customer at the beginning of the project. Through the session(s), The Cloud Factory team will assess and compare the customer's current information security and compliance posture against ISO 27001 technical requirements, identify potential risks to the business and relevant controls to be applied to ensure accreditation is achieved.