ISO27001 Accreditation Guide: How Covenco Achieved its Certification

We are delighted to announce that Covenco has achieved and is maintaining ourits ISO27001 accreditation. Our team has worked extremely hard over the past six months to ensure the highest level of data security is implemented across the whole company, This allows us to seamlessly combine our Data Management, Managed Services and Infrastructure divisions into a single cohesive entity.

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What is ISO27001?

ISO27001 is the international standard that helps organisations manage and protect their information assets and keep them secure by describing best practices for an Information Security Management System (ISMS).

What is the ISO27001 Certification Process?

In order to achieve ISO27001 status, an organisation needs to go through two separate stages.

Stage 1

The first stage of the ISO27001 certification process will involve an auditor reviewing various documentation to ensure that the Information Security Management System (ISMS) has been built in accordance with the standard.

At this stage, organisations are required to present evidence of all critical aspects of their ISMS.

Stage 2

During Stage 2, the auditor takes a deeper dive into the evidence given in Stage one. They will carry out an on-site investigation to test some of the claims made. Interviews with key personnel that are involved with activities relating to ISO27001 matters will also take place during Stage two.

Why is ISO27001 Accreditation important?

With the rising number of targeted cyberattacks on organisations across the United Kingdom, it’s essential to have additional security measures and procedures in place.

ISO27001 promotes a holistic approach to information security, which includes vetting people, various protective policies and leading technology. By creating an information security management system that aligns with this standard, we are able to achieve stronger cyber-resilience for our customers. 

By achieving the ISO27001 certification, Covenco ticks those boxes and can safely manage any information and data security risks. Our customers can rest assured that their critical data is well looked after in the Covenco private cloud across our two UK data centres, as well as within our hardware, engineering and Managed Services divisions.

How to Prepare for ISO27001 Accreditation

Essentially, the amount of preparation required to secure ISO27001 accreditation is different for each business. This is because every organisation has a different level of complexity, as well as a unique position of compliance in relation to the standard.

However, having said this, we recommend that you consider the following as part of your ISO27001 preparation strategy:

• Carry out relevant training sessions around the requirements of the standard.
• Complete internal audits to confirm whether your ISMS is performing as it should.
• Update your ISMS documentation or create the documentation if it hasn’t been already.
• Perform a gap analysis to see if there are any areas where your organisation falls short of the standard, and create a plan that outlines how you intend to fill these gaps.

What are the Benefits of Working with an ISO27001-accredited Partner

Key benefits of working with an ISO27001-accredited partner include:

• Improved data security from reduced data breaches, cyber-attacks, and human error risk.
• Better Compliance – The ISO27001 framework ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations such as the UK Data Protection Act and GDPR.
• Increased management confidence and higher levels of trust – Covenco’s customers and employees can be confident that we are going above and beyond to safeguard vital data.
• Controlled access to data information – The ISO27001 framework ensures that all authorised users can gain access when needed, while preventing unauthorised users from accessing critical business data.
• It prevents downtime for our business and any customers using our cloud services.

By choosing to work with a Data Management and Infrastructure company that is ISO27001 accredited, you can rest easy knowing that your data is safe and that we take information security very seriously. All Covenco customers can be assured that the entire Covenco operation is working to ISO27001 information security standards.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does the ISO27001 certification last?

IS27001 certification lasts 3 years, however the certification body also carries out annual inspections.

Is ISO27001 hard to get?

In some cases, the ISO27001 accreditation can be hard to achieve, depending on the state of an organisation’s Information Security Management System. If lots of work is required in order to achieve the standard, it can be incredibly hard for an organisation to execute.

Oftentimes, the changes required to achieve the ISO27001 standard are business-wide and require everyone to be on the same page. If the organisation in question is of a large size, there are a lot of people to get on board in a short space of time.