What is ISO 27001?
ISO/IEC 27001 is the international gold standard for information security management systems (ISMS). The 2022 revision reorganized controls into 4 themes (Organizational, People, Physical, Technological) with 93 controls in Annex A. ISO 27001 certification demonstrates to customers, partners, and regulators that your organization systematically manages information security risks. It's recognized globally and is often required for international business.
ISO 27001 Key Requirements
The core areas you need to address for ISO 27001 compliance.
Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve an ISMS. Includes context analysis, leadership commitment, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement.
Risk Assessment & Treatment
Systematic identification, analysis, and evaluation of information security risks. Create a risk treatment plan with appropriate controls from Annex A.
Annex A Controls (93 Controls)
Organized into 4 themes: Organizational (37 controls), People (8 controls), Physical (14 controls), and Technological (34 controls). Select applicable controls based on your risk assessment.
Statement of Applicability (SoA)
Document which Annex A controls are applicable, their implementation status, and justification for any exclusions.
Internal Audit & Management Review
Conduct regular internal audits of the ISMS and management reviews to ensure continued suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness.
ISO 27001 Compliance Checklist
Step-by-step checklist to achieve and maintain ISO 27001 compliance.
How Long Does ISO 27001 Compliance Take?
Typical timeline with Aristiun's compliance automation platform.
ISMS Planning
2-3 weeksDefine scope, establish policies, and plan the ISMS implementation. Aristiun's templates accelerate this phase.
Risk Assessment
1-2 weeksAI-powered risk assessment identifies and evaluates information security risks automatically.
Control Implementation
4-8 weeksImplement applicable Annex A controls. Aristiun maps your existing controls and identifies gaps.
Documentation & Evidence
2-4 weeksAutomated evidence collection and policy document generation. Aristiun creates audit-ready documentation.
Stage 1 & Stage 2 Audits
4-6 weeksStage 1 reviews documentation, Stage 2 verifies implementation. Aristiun's reports streamline auditor review.
How Much Does ISO 27001 Compliance Cost?
Typical cost ranges depending on organization size and complexity.
Small Organization
Includes platform, consulting, and certification body fees. Aristiun's automation reduces consulting needs.
Mid-Size Organization
More complex scope with multiple locations or systems. Cross-framework mapping with SOC 2 saves effort.
Enterprise
Global operations, complex risk landscape. Aristiun's unified platform manages ISMS at enterprise scale.
ISO 27001 Compliance FAQ
Common questions about ISO 27001 compliance and automation.