Your Complete ISO 27001 Preparation Checklist
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Preparation Checklist
What's Inside the Checklist
Everything you need to prepare for ISO 27001 certification, organized into clear, actionable steps.
Build the Foundation
Learn how to structure your ISMS from the ground up: Define your roadmap, set scope and choose your certification body.
Risk Management & Security Planning
Identify what assets you need to protect, assess potential risks, document mitigation plans, and prepare your Statement of Applicability (SoA).
Implementation & Awareness
Turn plans into action by implementing policies and controls, training your team, and running regular management reviews to keep leadership involved.
Documentation & Audits
Prepare all required ISO 27001 documentation, collect evidence, conduct internal audits, and get ready for the certification audit process.
Continual Improvement & Surveillance
Understand annual surveillance audits, three-year recertification cycles, and continuous improvement based on audit findings.
Practical Tool for Automation
See how an automation tool can make the ISO 27001 compliance process easier and faster.
Built for Startups & SMEs
We understand that getting ISO 27001 certified can be overwhelming, especially for smaller teams. This checklist cuts through the complexity and gives you a clear path forward.
Perfect for first-time certification seekers
No prior security expertise required
Practical, actionable guidance at every step
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