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ISO 27001 – Your Complete Guide

Everything you need to understand the international information security management standard — and how Dravincon helps you achieve certification.

What Is ISO 27001?

The Global Standard for Information Security

ISO/IEC 27001 is the world's leading international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving an ISMS.

The standard helps organisations of any size manage the security of assets such as financial information, intellectual property, employee data, and information entrusted by third parties.

ISO 27001:2022 (the latest revision) introduces updated controls, a new structure, and addresses modern threats including cloud security and supply chain risk.

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ISO 27001 Standard

Why Certify?

  • Demonstrates commitment to data security to clients & partners
  • Reduces risk of data breaches and cyber incidents
  • Required by many government and enterprise procurement policies
  • Provides a structured framework for continuous improvement
  • Aligns with DPDPA, GDPR, and other data protection laws
  • Competitive differentiator in tenders and RFPs
Our Process

ISO 27001 Certification Journey

Dravincon's proven 5-step methodology to take you from gap to certified.

01
Gap Assessment

Evaluate current security posture against ISO 27001:2022 requirements and identify gaps.

02
ISMS Implementation

Design and deploy policies, procedures, and Annex A controls. Build your Statement of Applicability.

03
Risk Assessment

Identify and evaluate risks; define risk treatment plans and build the risk register.

04
Internal Audit

Conduct a full internal audit and management review to ensure certification readiness.

05
Certification Audit

Support through Stage 1 documentation review and Stage 2 certification audit.

Annex A Controls

ISO 27001:2022 Control Themes

The 2022 revision organises 93 controls across 4 themes.

A.5 – Organisational Controls (37)Policies, roles, responsibilities, threat intelligence, information security in project management.
A.6 – People Controls (8)Screening, terms & conditions, awareness, training, disciplinary process, remote working.
A.7 – Physical Controls (14)Physical security perimeters, clear desk/screen, equipment maintenance, secure disposal.
A.8 – Technological Controls (34)User endpoints, privileged access, malware protection, logging, cryptography, network filtering.
New in 2022: Threat IntelligenceProactive gathering and analysis of information about threats relevant to the organisation.
New in 2022: Cloud SecurityProcesses for acquisition, use, management, and exit from cloud services.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does ISO 27001 certification take? +
Typically 3–9 months depending on organisation size, complexity, and current security maturity. Dravincon's structured approach helps accelerate the timeline without compromising quality.
What is the cost of ISO 27001 certification? +
Costs vary based on organisation size and scope. They include consulting fees, internal effort, and certification body fees. Dravincon provides transparent scoping and pricing upfront.
Do we need to be re-certified every year? +
ISO 27001 certification is valid for 3 years, with annual surveillance audits. Dravincon offers ongoing ISMS support to ensure you remain compliant between audits.
Can small businesses achieve ISO 27001? +
Yes. ISO 27001 is scalable and suitable for organisations of all sizes. The scope can be defined to focus on critical business areas, making certification achievable even for SMBs.
How does ISO 27001 relate to DPDPA? +
ISO 27001 controls align closely with DPDPA's technical and organisational security requirements. Achieving ISO 27001 certification significantly advances your DPDPA compliance journey.

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