![]() ![]() Stage 1 audits can be completed on-site, remotely or a hybrid approach to determine whether your ISMS has fulfilled the minimum requirements of the standard and the length of the assessment depends on the size of your organisation and the industry you are in. This stage is more of an ‘investigation ‘or ‘exploration’ audit, where the auditor does a high-level review of your ISMS and gain an understanding of management’s description of the organisation’s system and the suitability of the design of security controls. Your organisation will be required to produce evidence of all crucial aspects of the ISMS, such as policies, procedures and processes to determine if they comply with requirements of ISO 27001, but how much information needs to be supplied depends on the certification body requirements. The Stage 1 audit is the first assessment of the ISMS and is often referred to as a ‘documentation review’ audit, because the assigned auditor will examine your documentation process to check that the ISMS has been developed in accordance with what is required by the standard and what is determined by the organization as being necessary for the effectiveness of the information security management system. ![]() The certification audit is performed by an independent third party certification body (CB) that is selected by your organisation, and the process consists of two stages – ‘Stage 1’ and ‘Stage 2’ audits. It allows your organisation to identify potential issues that can be addressed before the actual certification audit, and it gives member of your organisation the chance to see how the big day will play out. You can see this as a pre-certification ‘dry run’ or ‘rehearsal’ audit. This helps to determine if your ISMS (information security management system) will meet all the criteria required. If your organisation is attempting certification with the assistance of a consultancy firm like Bridewell, an experienced consultant will arrange a pre-certification audit and assurance exercise closer to your scheduled certification audit. Once you realise how the process works, it will not seem as daunting. ![]() But, as with numerous challenges, it is possible to overcome any concerns through adequate preparation. It is a large, complicated task that can be difficult for even seasoned professionals. Those who are just getting to know ISO 27001 will no doubt find the audit a daunting process. Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR).Security Information & Event Management (SIEM). ![]()
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