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ISO/IEC 27001:2013 — Information Security Management System (ISMS) Certification in India

ISO/IEC 27001:2013 is the global standard for an Information Security Management System (ISMS). It protects confidentiality, integrity, availability (CIA) through risk-based controls and a Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle, supported by Annex A control domains.

Risk assessment & treatment with Risk Register
Statement of Applicability (SoA) & Annex A controls
Policies, awareness, competence & supplier security
Monitoring, internal audits & continual improvement

PrecisionTech delivers ISO/IEC 27001:2013 consulting and certification readiness across India. We run gaps & risks, draft the SoA, design controls & policies, train teams, and coordinate Stage-1/Stage-2 with accredited bodies.

ISMS gap analysis & scope definition
Risk assessment & SoA, policies & SOPs
Technical/operational control implementation
Internal audits, management review, audit readiness

ISO/IEC 27001:2013 ISMS consulting across India with end-to-end certification readiness.

We operationalise an ISMS that fits your footprint—on-prem, cloud and SaaS—covering risk assessment & treatment, SoA & Annex A, policies & SOPs, supplier security, awareness & training, and monitoring & audits. Evidence and metrics are readied for Stage-1 (documentation) and Stage-2 (effectiveness).

How to Get ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Certified?

Begin with scoping and a gap & risk assessment. We prepare your Risk Treatment Plan and SoA, develop policies/standards, implement controls (technical/operational), deliver awareness & competence, run internal audit and management review—then coordinate Stage-1 and Stage-2 with an accredited certification body.

Compare ISMS scope, regulatory drivers, supplier footprint and cloud architecture to adopt a pragmatic, audit-ready approach.

ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System

About ISO/IEC 27001:2013

ISO/IEC 27001:2013 specifies requirements to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve an ISMS. It is applicable to organisations of any size and sector processing sensitive or regulated information.

Implemented well, ISO 27001 reduces breach risk, aligns controls to business risk, and builds trust with customers, auditors and regulators.

Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Certification

Adoption should be a planned decision. Design, implementation and timing depend on:

Scope (business units, locations, cloud/SaaS footprint)
Regulatory & contractual obligations (e.g., privacy, sectoral)
Risk profile and threat landscape
Existing controls, tooling and documentation maturity
Supplier/outsourcing dependencies
Team competence and resources

Benefits of ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Certification

Structured risk management and measurable security KPIs
Improved customer & regulator confidence; faster vendor onboarding
Clear policies, roles, and incident/BCDR coordination
Better supplier security through contracts and reviews
Repeatable audits and continual improvement cadence

Myths about ISO 27001

“It’s just paperwork.” — Evidence matters, but risk reduction and control effectiveness are central.
“It’s only for big tech.” — SMEs and startups benefit via structure and credibility.
“Tools alone get you certified.” — Governance and process are mandatory.

ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Focus Areas

Context, leadership, policy and ISMS scope
Risk assessment & treatment; Statement of Applicability
Annex A control domains (organisation, assets, access, crypto, physical, ops, communications, SDLC, supplier, incident, BCP, compliance)
Awareness, competence and documented information
Monitoring, measurement, internal audit and management review

Roadmap for ISO/IEC 27001:2013 ISMS

Key steps for a pragmatic, audit-ready implementation:

Gap analysis vs. ISO 27001 clauses & Annex A
Define scope, context, interested parties and objectives
Risk assessment & treatment; draft SoA and RTP
Build policies, standards, SOPs; implement controls
Awareness & training; logs, monitoring and metrics
Internal audit, corrective actions and management review
Pre-assessment (optional) and Stage-1/Stage-2 audits

Assessment & Certification Process (ISO/IEC 27001:2013)

Step	Description
1	Application to PRECISION & quotation
2	Review of application & scope
3	Agreement between PRECISION & client
4	Stage-1 audit (documentation & readiness)
5	Stage-2 audit (implementation & effectiveness)
6	Certificate issuance by accredited body
7	Surveillance audits (year 1 & 2)
8	Recertification (year 3)

Cost of ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Certification in India

Cost Component	Basis	Nature
Audit fees	Man-days, scope, sites & risk	Variable
Registration fees	Portfolio size & complexity	Variable
Other expenses	Travel, accommodation, misc.	Actuals

The charges for ISO/IEC 27001:2013 depend on scope, locations, supplier footprint, cloud complexity and baseline maturity. We provide a tailored estimate after scoping and gap & risk analysis.

Integrated Management System (IMS)

ISO 27001 integrates well with:

Business Continuity — ISO 22301
Privacy Information Management — ISO/IEC 27701
Cloud Controls & Privacy — ISO/IEC 27017 & 27018
IT Service Management — ISO/IEC 20000-1
Quality Management — ISO 9001

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is ISO/IEC 27001:2013?

ISO/IEC 27001:2013 is the international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). It protects confidentiality, integrity and availability (CIA) using risk-based controls and a PDCA (Plan–Do–Check–Act) cycle, supported by Annex A controls.

What Are The Benefits Of ISO 27001 Certification?

Structured risk management, measurable security KPIs, stronger customer and regulator trust, faster vendor onboarding, better supplier security, clearer policies and roles, and a repeatable audit/improvement cadence.

Who Should Get ISO 27001:2013 Certification?

Any organisation handling sensitive or regulated information: IT/ITES, SaaS, fintech/BFSI, healthcare, manufacturing, education, government, and startups seeking credible assurance.

How Does ISO 27001:2013 Certification Work?

After implementing the ISMS, an accredited certification body performs Stage-1 (documentation & readiness) and Stage-2 (implementation & effectiveness) audits. Surveillance audits occur annually; recertification is in year three.

How Much Does ISO 27001 Certification Cost in India?

Costs in India depend on ISMS scope, sites, cloud footprint, risk profile, and current maturity. Additional spend may include tooling (SIEM, DLP, MDM), training, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing.

What Documented Information Is Required?

ISMS scope, information security policy & objectives, risk assessment & treatment methodology, risk register, Statement of Applicability (SoA), control procedures, training & awareness, monitoring logs/metrics, internal audits, and management reviews.

What Is The Statement Of Applicability (SoA)?

The SoA lists Annex A controls, stating which are applicable, why (or why not), and how they are implemented. It connects your risk treatment plan to concrete controls.

What Are Annex A Controls In 27001:2013?

Annex A provides 114 controls across 14 domains (e.g., organisation of information security, asset management, access control, cryptography, operations, communications security, supplier security, incident management, BCP, compliance).

How Do Risk Assessment And Risk Treatment Differ?

Risk assessment identifies and evaluates risks; risk treatment selects options to address them (apply controls, avoid, transfer, or accept) and records actions in a Risk Treatment Plan linked to the SoA.

What Policies Are Typically Needed?

IS policy, acceptable use, access control, classification & handling, secure development, cryptography, backup & recovery, mobile/remote work, logging & monitoring, incident response, vendor security, and business continuity.

How Is Asset Management Handled?

Create an asset inventory (data, devices, applications, cloud services), assign ownership and classification, define handling requirements, and maintain lifecycle controls (onboarding, change, disposal).

What About Access Control?

Use least privilege and need-to-know, formal user provisioning, MFA for privileged/cloud access, periodic access reviews, and strong authentication for remote and third-party access.

How Is Cryptography Addressed?

Define crypto policy (algorithms, key lengths), manage keys securely, use encryption for data at rest and in transit, and protect secrets (e.g., vaults for keys/tokens).

What Are Logging And Monitoring Expectations?

Log security events for critical systems, protect logs from tampering, correlate via SIEM where appropriate, define retention times, review alerts regularly, and track metrics.

How Are Vulnerabilities Managed?

Perform regular vulnerability scanning, risk-rank findings, patch according to SLAs, conduct penetration testing as needed, and track remediation through to closure.

How Is Incident Management Implemented?

Maintain an incident response plan with severity definitions, roles, containment/eradication steps, communication guidelines, and post-incident reviews with corrective actions.

What Is The Link Between ISO 27001 And Business Continuity?

Annex A requires continuity planning for information security. Coordinate with BCDR (e.g., ISO 22301) for RTO/RPO targets, backup/restoration tests, and crisis communications.

How Are Suppliers Controlled?

Assess supplier risks, include security requirements in contracts (confidentiality, breach notice, right to audit), monitor performance, and review critical vendors periodically.

Does ISO 27001 Cover Cloud/SaaS?

Yes—scope must explicitly include cloud systems. Use cloud-specific controls (configuration baselines, logging, identities, key management). ISO/IEC 27017 and 27018 provide additional guidance for cloud and privacy in cloud services.

How Does ISO 27001 Relate To Privacy?

27001 secures information generally; ISO/IEC 27701 extends 27001/27002 with privacy information management controls to support obligations under privacy laws and contracts.

How Often Are Internal Audits Required?

At planned intervals (commonly annual) covering the full ISMS. Riskier processes or major changes may trigger more frequent audits.

What Is Management Review In ISO 27001?

Top management reviews ISMS performance, risks, incidents, KPIs, audit results, resource needs, supplier issues, and opportunities for improvement, then sets actions.

What KPIs Are Typical For An ISMS?

Examples: patch compliance %, time to remediate high risks, phishing rate & awareness success, incident MTTR, backup restore success rate, access review completion, vendor assessment completion.

What Evidence Do Auditors Look For?

Risk register & methodology, SoA, policies & SOPs, training/awareness records, control evidence (e.g., access reviews, backups, DR tests), monitoring logs, incident records, internal audits, and management reviews.

What Are Common Nonconformities?

Undefined scope, weak risk methodology, incomplete SoA, missing evidence for applied controls, inadequate logging/monitoring, overdue corrective actions, and thin management review inputs.

How Long Does 27001 Certification Take?

Typical programmes take 8–16 weeks for small to mid-sized organisations, depending on scope, sites, cloud complexity, regulatory drivers, and baseline maturity.

How Do SOC 2 And ISO 27001 Compare?

SOC 2 is an attestation report against Trust Services Criteria; ISO 27001 is a management system certification. Many organisations pursue both for different market expectations.

Can Small Organisations Implement ISO 27001?

Yes. Keep scope clear, use proportionate controls, leverage managed services and automation for logging, backups and patching, and maintain disciplined documentation.