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ISO 27001 has grown up. Has the compliance industry?
I started working as an ISO 27001 lead auditor in 2015. That gave me a close view of how organizations were implementing the standard, where they struggled, what consultants were building for them, and how auditors assessed the resulting management systems. Two years later, we launched Instant 27001. At the…
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Can you use AI to implement ISO 27001?
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how organizations create documents, analyze information, and automate business processes. It is therefore no surprise that companies are asking whether AI can also help them implement ISO 27001. The answer is yes, but with an important qualification. AI can significantly accelerate an ISO 27001 implementation.…
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Benefits of ISO 27001: beyond the certificate
In the current digital landscape, information security has moved past the IT department and into the boardroom. ISO 27001 is no longer just a technical certificate; it is a critical business instrument and the international gold standard for a scalable Information Security Management System (ISMS). At Instant 27001, we help…
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ISO 27001 risk assessment: process, examples & guide
The ISO 27001 risk assessment is the heartbeat of your Information Security Management System (ISMS). It is the formal process of identifying, analyzing, and treating threats to your organization’s data. Under the latest ISO 27001:2022 standards, a robust risk assessment ISO 27001 is not just a checkbox. It is the…
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Everything you need to know about the Statement of Applicability (SoA) for ISO 27001
The Statement of Applicability (SoA) is often described as the heartbeat of your Information Security Management System (ISMS). While the risk assessment identifies the ‘why’, the SoA defines the ‘what’ and the ‘how’. It is the single most important document during your certification audit and the definitive roadmap for your…
