ISO Consultancy services

ISO 27001 is the internationally recognized standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), providing a framework for organizations to establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain, and continually improve an ISMS to protect information assets. It covers a wide range of information security aspects, including people, processes, and technology. ISO 27001 is part of the ISO 27000 family of standards, which also includes other standards related to information security and cyber resilience.

The key features of ISO 27001 are as follows:

• Risk Management: ISO 27001 emphasizes a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating information security risks.
• Continual Improvement: Promotes a continuous cycle of improvement in information security practices.
• Compliance: Certification to ISO 27001 can demonstrate a robust commitment to information security and help organizations comply with regulatory frameworks like GDPR.

AlignFirst can help your organisation become ISO 27001 compliant by providing expert advice and and guidance in the following ways:

• Gap Analysis: Identify areas of the business which do not meet ISO 27001 requirements and provide remedial actions and recommendations.
• Continual Improvement: Provide a framework for continuous cycles of improvement in information security practices.
• Compliance: Certification to ISO 27001 can demonstrate a robust commitment to information security and help organizations comply with regulatory frameworks such as GDPR.
• Audit Preparation: We can help ensure ISO 27001 compliance before your certification audits. We can also help organise and facilitate internal audits.

ISO 22301 is the international standard for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS). It provides a framework for organizations to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive and often costly incidents such as cyberattacks, natural disasters, or operational failures.

ISO 22301 can help your business by:

• Enhancing resilience: Helps businesses withstand unexpected disruptions.
• Improving risk management: Identifies vulnerabilities and strengthens response strategies.
• Ensuring continuity: Keeps operations running smoothly during crises.

AlignFirst can help you predict and mitigate the impact to your business following a disruptive event. This is done by identifying threats and putting in measures to negate or respond to them, keeping business continuity disruption to a minimum.

ISO/IEC 42001 is the international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). It provides a framework for organizations to develop, implement, and maintain AI systems responsibly. The standard is applicable to organizations of all sizes that develop or use AI-based products and services. It aligns with other management system standards, such as ISO 27001 (Information Security) and ISO 22301 (Business Continuity).

ISO 42001 is important because:

• Ensures ethical AI use: Addresses transparency, accountability, and fairness.
• Manages AI risk: Helps organizations mitigate potential AI-related challenges.
• Improves governance: Establishes structured policies for AI development and deployment.
• Boosts stakeholder trust: Demonstrates commitment to responsible AI practices.