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Build an ISMS That Can Pass a Real Audit

Achieving ISO 27001 certification is more than just a documentation exercise. Organizations must build a defensible Information Security Management System (ISMS), risk-based controls, and operating evidence that withstands external audit testing.

World Informatix Cyber Security (WICS) provides enterprise-grade ISO 27001 readiness assessment and consulting services to help organizations design, implement, and operationalize a compliant ISMS.

Designed for Organizations Pursuing Certification or Strengthening Their ISMS

SaaS Companies Selling to Enterprise
SaaS Companies Selling to Enterprise
We implement a structured ISO 27001 ISMS to meet enterprise security requirements
Financial and regulated institutions
Financial and Regulated Institutions
We support ISO 27001:2022 compliance for financial and other institutions operating in high-risk and highly regulated environments
Global organizations needing internationally recognized certification
Global Organizations Seeking International Certification

We provide internationally recognized ISO 27001 certification to demonstrate information security and compliance

Companies Transitioning from ISO 27001:2013 to ISO 27001:2022
Companies Transitioning from ISO 27001:2013 to ISO 27001:2022

WICS updates your ISMS to align with the latest ISO 27001:2022 standard

Organizations with a Partially Implemented ISMS
Organizations with a Partially Implemented ISMS

We offer security control gaps, strengthen documentation, and prepare for ISO 27001 audit readiness and certification

What ISO 27001 Certification Actually Involves

01. Defined ISMS Scope and Context
  • Clearly defined organizational boundaries and scope of ISMS scope
  • Identification of interested parties and their security expectations
  • Documented regulatory, legal, and contractual drivers
  • Documented ISO 27001 risk assessment methodology
  • Information asset identification
  • Defined risk scoring and acceptance criteria
  • Risk treatment plan linked to control implementation
  • Mapping of ISO 27001:2022 Annex A controls
  • Justification for control inclusion or exclusion
  • Alignment with risk treatment decisions
  • Access control reviews
  • Change management records
  • Vulnerability management logs
  • Incident response testing
  • Supplier security reviews
  • Scheduled ISO 27001 independent internal audit cycle
  • Documented management review and leadership oversight

Certification bodies assess both the quality of documentation and operational effectiveness. Evidence matters.

Structured ISO 27001:2022 Implementation Methodology

Scope and Gap Assessment
  • Review existing security policies and controls

  • Map current processes to ISO 27001:2022 clauses and Annex A controls

  • Deliver a structured ISO 27001 gap assessment report
Risk Framework Design
  • Define or refine ISO 27001 risk assessment methodology

  • Conduct risk identification workshops with key stakeholders

  • Develop a risk register and treatment plan
ISMS Documentation & Control Engineering
  • Develop the ISMS policy and procedure framework

  • Align control narratives with Annex A

  • Assign control ownership and evidence mapping responsibilities

  • Create the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability (SoA)
Operationalization
  • Implement control workflows and processes

  • Establish a framework for evidence tracking

  • Perform control testing and readiness validation dry run
Audit Preparation & Support
  • Conduct pre-audit ISO 27001 mock testing

  • Review evidence and documentation quality

  • Support certification body coordination

  • Prepare teams for auditor interviews and audit responses

ISO 27001:2022 Alignment and Transition

Organizations operating under ISO 27001:2013 are required to align with the 2022 revision. Here’s how we support the alignment and transition:
  • Annex A control restructuring
  • Updated control mapping
  • Gap assessment against new control categories
  • Updated Statement of Applicability
  • Documentation refinement

What You Receive

ISO 27001 Gap Assessment Report
Clear analysis of gaps between current practices and ISO 27001:2022 requirements.
Clause and Annex A control Matri
Mapping of your security controls to ISO 27001 clauses and Annex A controls.
Risk assessment methodology documentation
Documented approach in assessing security risks.
Risk register and risk treatment plan
A structured list of risks and planned mitigation actions.
Statement of Applicability
Document explaining which Annex A controls apply and why.
Policy and procedure framework
Core information security policies and procedures required for ISO 27001.
ISMS document index
Organized list of all ISMS policies, procedures, and records.
Evidence tracking workbook
A simple framework to track audit evidence
Internal audit template and report
Templates to perform and document the required ISO 27001 internal audit.
Executive level readiness summary
Brief leadership report showing certification readiness and key risk areas.

Why Choose WICS for ISO 27001

Evidence First Implementation

We design controls to govern how ISO 27001 auditors test operating effectiveness, ensuring clear, verifiable evidence.

Cross Framework Efficiency

ISO 27001 controls are mapped to SOC 2 and privacy requirements, reducing duplicated compliance work.

Enterprise Grade Documentation

Our ISMS documentation is audit-ready, structured, consistent, and built for enterprises operating in high-scrutiny environments.

Implementation Support

We work with security, IT, and engineering teams to implement controls and operational processes.

Risk-Based, Not Template-Based

Controls are designed based on your risk assessment and business environment, not generic templates.

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Program Highlights

Weeks 1–2
Gap assessment and scoping

Define the ISMS scope and identify gaps against ISO 27001:2022 requirements.

Weeks 4–8
Risk assessment and documentation development
Conduct risk assessment and develop core ISMS documentation.
Weeks 9–14
Control implementation and evidence collection
Implement Annex A controls and begin collecting audit evidence.
Weeks 15–18
Internal audit and audit preparation
Run internal audits and prepare teams for the certification audit.

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Frequently Asked Question

Trusted in more than 100 countries and 4 million customers.
How long does ISO 27001 certification take?
Most organizations take 3-6 months for ISO 27001 readiness, depending on scope and security maturity. The certification audit by an accredited body takes additional time and is done after readiness is complete.
ISO 27001 readiness prepares your ISMS, controls, and audit evidence. Certification is the formal audit conducted by an accredited certification body.
The Statement of Applicability lists which ISO 27001 Annex A controls apply to your ISMS and explains how they are implemented or justified as excluded.
Yes. Many ISO 27001 controls map to SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria, allowing organizations to reuse controls and reduce duplicated compliance work.
Not always. Many organizations assign control ownership across IT, security, HR, and operations within the ISMS framework.