While it may be tempting to DIY your ISO27001 implementation process, in many cases it will end up costing you much more when you consider salaries and time spent away from your core business. Using an experienced consultant will usually end up between two and five times cheaper overall, and in many cases will  deliver a better result.

Implementing ISO27001 is a multi-stage process, and depending on your organization it can range from fairly simple to extremely complex. Prior to certification, your organization will need to define the scope of the management system, identify information assets, perform risk assessments, and develop and deploy policies, processes and controls to meet the requirements of the standard. You will also need to develop a Statement of Applicability (SOA), a risk treatment plan, train your team and run an internal audit. Using a consultant can substantially reduce the time and cost associated with these activities, and allow you to achieve certification far more quickly. The consultant can take over most of the legwork, from running workshops to developing policies and documentation, as well as performing the internal audit.

In addition, deploying an ISO27001 Information Security Management System will help improve your bottom line by streamlining security processes, reducing overall compliance workload and driving business growth. Implementing the framework will often expose outdated and inefficient processes within your organization, thus allowing you to transform your business processes to a leaner, more secure and more cost-effective approach. The ISO27001 framework also fosters a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring your investment in the system delivers value and ROI well into the future.