Implementation issues

1. What implementation issues do you usually have?

I’m assuming you are referring to ISO 27001 implementation.

Considering that, the main challenges related to ISO 27001 implementation are:

• Lack of management support: without this support, you won't have the minimal resources and engagement to implement the required controls.
• Not using a project management approach: such implementation involves coordinating several people to perform dozens of activities, and without a methodology, you will finish inside a huge mess with no security at all.
• Lack of time for the implementation project: The project can be very important, but normally, there are a lot of urgent things happening that postpone the project.
• ISMS scope wrongly defined: not protecting information that really matters.
• Documentation: Procedures excess or lack of details may compromise operations.

This article will provide you additional information:

• The 3 key challenges of ISO 27001 implementation for SMEs https://advisera.com/27001academy/blog/2017/04/17/the-3-key-challenges-of-iso-27001-implementation-for-smes/

2. Do you have implementation shortcuts that helps you streamline an implementation?

Our ISO 27001 Documentation Toolkits are designed to be easy to use (minimal knowledge of the standard is required), listing folders and files in the order they must be implemented. Additionally, you can count on many resources on our site to help you implement the ISMS, like the free download content, blog articles, and at our Expert Advice Community, you can send your questions and scheduled meetings with our experts (sessions included in the toolkit).

As examples of articles and similar material I can mention:

• ISO 27001 implementation checklist https://advisera.com/27001academy/knowledgebase/iso-27001-implementation-checklist/
• ISO 27001: An overview of the ISMS implementation process [free webinar on demand] https://advisera.com/27001academy/webinar/iso-27001-overview-isms-implementation-process-free-webinar-demand/
• How to use a Documentation Toolkit for the implementation of ISO 27001 / ISO 22301 [free webinar on demand] https://advisera.com/27001academy/webinar/how-to-use-a-documentation-toolkit-for-the-implementation-of-iso-27001-free-webinar-on-demand/
• Seven key problems to avoid in ISO 27001 implementation [free webinar on demand] https://advisera.com/27001academy/webinar/seven-key-problems-to-avoid-in-iso-27001-implementation-free-webinar-on-demand/

To see how the toolkit documents look like, please access the free demos at this link: https://advisera.com/27001academy/iso-27001-documentation-toolkit/

These materials will also help you regarding ISO 27001 implementation:

• Book Secure & Simple: A Small-Business Guide to Implementing ISO 27001 On Your Own https://advisera.com/books/secure-and-simple-a-small-business-guide-to-implementing-iso-27001-on-your-own/
• ISO 27001 Foundations Course https://advisera.com/training/iso-27001-foundations-course/