ISO 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)
ISO 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)
Protect your information. Strengthen resilience. Build trust.
ISO 27001:2022 is the world’s leading standard for Information Security Management Systems. It provides organisations with a structured, risk-based framework to protect information assets, safeguard data, prevent cyber threats, and ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of business-critical information.
At Safety Risk Management Consultants (SRM), we help organisations across South Africa and the United Kingdom design, implement and maintain practical, robust and audit-ready ISMS solutions that align with the latest ISO 27001 requirements.
Whether you are securing customer information, protecting intellectual property, managing cloud environments or meeting regulatory obligations, SRM provides tailored information security consulting that strengthens your organisation’s resilience.
What is ISO 27001?
ISO 27001:2022 establishes a management system for information security that integrates:
Information security risk assessment & treatment
Cybersecurity governance
Access control & identity management
Asset management & data classification
Physical and environmental security
Supplier and third-party security
Incident management & recovery
Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Secure system acquisition and development
Monitoring, measurement & continual improvement
Annex A includes 93 updated controls aligned to modern cyber risks, cloud technologies and digital operations.
ISO 27001 is suitable for any organisation — from SMEs to large enterprises.
Benefits of ISO 27001 Certification
Protect sensitive and confidential information
Reduce the risk of data breaches, leaks, cyberattacks and insider threats.
Ensure business continuity and resilience
ISO 27001 strengthens recovery capability and reduces operational disruptions.
Strengthen legal, regulatory & contractual compliance
Supports POPIA, GDPR, FICA, PCI DSS, client security requirements and industry obligations.
Demonstrate trust and credibility
Certification builds confidence with customers, partners and regulators.
Reduce information security risk
A structured ISMS identifies threats, vulnerabilities and control gaps.
Improve governance & leadership oversight
Leadership roles and accountability are built into the ISMS structure.
Position your business competitively
ISO 27001 is increasingly required in IT, telecoms, finance, retail, logistics and cloud-hosted services.
Our ISO 27001 Consulting Services
We offer complete end-to-end ISMS implementation and maintenance support.
1. ISO 27001 Gap Assessment & Maturity Evaluation
We assess your information security practices against ISO 27001:2022 and determine your readiness for certification. Includes review of:
Information security risks
Controls in Annex A
Data governance
IT policies & procedures
Cybersecurity posture
POPIA compliance
Physical & access controls
Supplier and cloud risks
2. Information Security Risk Assessment & Treatment Plan
We conduct a full risk assessment covering:
Threats and vulnerabilities
Impact and likelihood evaluation
Controls selection
Risk treatment plan development
Linkages to Annex A controls
3. ISMS Design & Documentation Development
We develop a tailored ISO 27001 management system including:
ISMS policy & scope
Statement of Applicability (SoA)
Information security objectives
Risk assessment & treatment methodology
Access control policies
Asset registers & data classification
Incident management process
Backup & disaster recovery procedures
Supplier security management
Secure operations & change control
Compliance obligations
Documented information & templates
All documentation is aligned with the 2022 edition of the standard.
4. Implementation Support
We guide your team through:
System rollout workshops
Information security awareness training
Policy adoption & role integration
Technical / operational control implementation
Incident response preparation
Performance monitoring activities
We ensure your ISMS becomes embedded, not just documented.
5. Internal ISMS Audits (ISO 19011-Aligned)
Our certified Lead Auditors conduct:
ISMS process audits
Annex A control audits
Technical and operational effectiveness reviews
Compliance assessments
We also offer internal auditor training.
6. Management Review Facilitation
We help leadership assess:
Risk status and treatment progress
ISMS performance indicators
Incident trends
Audit findings
Opportunities for improvement
Resource and competence needs
7. Certification Audit Support
We support you through Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audits by:
Preparing audit evidence
Coaching personnel
Responding to findings
Coordinating with certification bodies
8. Ongoing ISMS Maintenance & Continuous Improvement
ISO 27001 requires continuous performance monitoring. SRM can manage:
Annual internal audits
Risk assessment updates
Incident trend analysis
Policy and procedure revisions
Supplier security reviews
Awareness training
ISMS digitalisation
Digital ISO 9001 QMS Options (Optional Add-On)
Digitise your ISMS using secure platforms:
Mango QHSE Software
Document control
Incident reporting
Audit management
Corrective actions
Training records
EcoOnline EHS / Compliance Platform
Document governance
Risk registers
Task management
Control monitoring
Digital systems offer improved traceability, accountability and compliance oversight.
Industries We Support with ISO 27001
Our ISO 9001 clients operate in:
Telecoms & IT service providers
Call centres & BPOs
Financial services & insurance
Engineering & manufacturing
Retail & distribution
Healthcare & laboratories
Logistics & transport
Construction & infrastructure
Cloud and SaaS providers
Public sector and NPOs
Why Choose SRM for ISO 27001?
ISO-certified consulting firm (9001, 14001, 45001)
We operate using the same structured management principles we implement.
Experienced information security practitioners
Our consultants have extensive experience in cybersecurity, risk and governance.
Practical, business-focused solutions
We ensure the ISMS fits your operations and resources — no unnecessary complexity.
Expertise in digital transformation
We integrate ISO 27001 with digital systems for stronger governance and security.
Strong multi-industry credentials
We serve IT, telecoms, finance, logistics, engineering and many other sectors.
Full lifecycle support
Gap analysis → implementation → certification → ongoing maintenance.
ISO 27001 Certification Journey with SRM
1. Gap Assessment & Maturity Review
2. ISMS Scope & Planning
3. Risk Assessment & Treatment Plan
4. Annex A Control Implementation
5. ISMS Documentation Development
6. Implementation & Training
7. Internal Audits & Management Review
8. Certification Readiness & Audit Support
9. Annual ISMS Maintenance