ISO 27001 Information Security Extension

Protect your organization’s most valuable asset: information. The ISO 27001 Extension helps you implement and maintain an Information Security Management System (ISMS) within Artintech ERP — covering risk assessment, controls, incident management, and compliance documentation.

Why Choose ISO 27001?

ISO 27001: Information Security Management System (ISMS)

Overview: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is an international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). It helps organizations systematically manage information security through a risk-based approach, encompassing people, processes, and technology.

Key Specifications and Requirements:

  • Primary Objective: To protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.

  • Core Principles:
    • Context of the Organization: Understanding internal and external factors affecting the ISMS.
    • Leadership and Commitment: Senior management’s role in driving information security initiatives.
    • Risk-Based Planning: Identifying and managing information security risks and opportunities.
    • Support and Operation: Providing resources and controls for ISMS.
    • Performance Evaluation and Improvement: Monitoring and improving information security performance.

Benefits of Implementation:

  • Protection of sensitive information, reducing risks of data breaches, cyberattacks, and data loss.
  • Compliance with data protection laws and industry-specific regulations.
  • Increased trust from customers and partners by demonstrating commitment to information security.
  • Reduced financial and reputational risks from security breaches.
  • Enhanced risk management through systematic identification and mitigation of security risks.
  • Fostering a culture of information security awareness among employees.

Required Checklists:

  • ISO 27001 Gap Analysis Checklist: To identify gaps in ISMS implementation.
  • Information Security Risk Assessment Checklist: To evaluate information security risks.
  • Statement of Applicability (SoA) Checklist: To assess the applicability of ISMS controls.
  • ISO 27001 Internal Audit Checklist: For conducting internal ISMS audits.
  • Access Control Checklist: To evaluate access control measures.
  • Security Incident Management Checklist: To assess incident handling processes.

Documentation Required for Certification Audit:

  • ISMS Scope Document.
  • Information Security Policy.
  • Information Security Risk Assessment Methodology.
  • Information Security Objectives and Achievement Plans.
  • Employee Competence, Training, and Awareness Records.
  • Internal and External Communication Records Related to Information Security.
  • Information Security Performance Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis, and Evaluation Records.
  • Internal Audit Program and Results, and Management Review Outcomes.
  • Nonconformities and Corrective Actions Records.
  • Implementation Records for Selected Controls (e.g., access policies, backup records, encryption protocols).

Key Features

Information Asset Register

  • Centralized log of all information assets: digital, physical, and intellectual.
  • Assign ownership, classification (e.g., confidential, public), and access levels.
  • Track changes and movement of assets across departments.

Risk Assessment & Treatment Plan

  • Identify security threats, vulnerabilities, and likelihoods.
  • Assess impact and risk scores.
  • Create treatment plans with control mapping and status tracking.

Control Implementation Tracker

  • Deploy ISO 27001 Annex A controls (A.5–A.18).
  • Monitor implementation status, responsible owners, and effectiveness.
  • Link controls to documented risks and policies.

Incident & Breach Logging

  • Report information security incidents with automated notification workflows.
  • Assign severity levels, root cause analysis, and mitigation tracking.
  • Maintain full history of events and responses.

Policy Management System

  • Upload and manage security policies (access, backup, remote work, etc.).
  • Record approval, distribution, and revision logs.
  • Enable user acknowledgment tracking for policy dissemination.

Internal Audit & Monitoring

  • Schedule audits for ISMS effectiveness and control checks.
  • Link findings to corrective actions and evidence logs.
  • Use built-in templates for internal audit reports.

Benefits

  • Data Protection: Enforce secure practices across all departments.

  • Audit Readiness: Maintain complete documentation trail for ISO audits.

  • Continuous Vigilance: Active monitoring, breach response, and user accountability.

  • Policy Control: Ensure every policy is reviewed, approved, and acknowledged.

  • Confidence: Build a security culture supported by system-driven processes.

Who Should Use this Extension?

  • Tech Companies: Secure SaaS platforms and customer data.
  • Finance & Legal: Protect sensitive documents and transactions.

  • Healthcare: Control access to patient and health data.

  • Manufacturing & Engineering: Prevent IP theft and control access to systems.

  • SMEs: Achieve ISO 27001 compliance without the burden of siloed systems.

Deployment & Support Options

Acquiring this extension gives you two paths for implementation, ensuring a perfect fit for your organization’s needs and resources.

Option 1: Full-Service Implementation

Let the experts at GQCC handle everything. This white-glove service includes full project management, data migration, user training, and hands-on support through your final certification audit.

Option 2: Guided Deployment

Ideal for teams with strong internal resources. GQCC will provide expert guidance, a clear project plan, and key training sessions, empowering your team to lead the deployment.

Get a Quote for the System-Driven ISO 27001 Extension

Contact us to schedule a consultation for system setup and audit alignment.

You will be contacted by a representative from GQCC, the builder of this extension.