Implement ISO 27001 in 6 Months
Our ISMS implementation workshop programme is designed to take your organisation from initial assessment to full readiness for ISO 27001 certification within an accelerated timeframe of 6 months.
The programme combines in-person and virtual workshops with the use of the ResGuard Compliance Manager (RCM) platform to automate documentation, policy management and evidence collection.
Why ISO 27001 in Austria?
ISO 27001 adoption in Austria is accelerating for multiple reasons:
- NIS-Gesetz alignment — Austria's Network and Information Security Act requires operators of essential services to implement robust information security measures; ISO 27001 provides a recognised framework to demonstrate compliance
- DORA compliance — The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) requires financial entities regulated by the FMA (Finanzmarktaufsichtsbehörde) to establish comprehensive ICT risk management frameworks aligned with international standards
- Austrian Information Security Strategy (OISS) — The national strategy promotes standardised information security practices across public and private sectors
- Complement to GDPR/DSG — A robust ISMS strengthens data protection compliance under the DSGVO and Datenschutzgesetz
- Competitive advantage — Certification differentiates your company in public tenders and supply chain requirements across Austria and the EU
- Client trust — Demonstrates commitment to security for national and international clients
Programme Structure — 6 Months
Month 1 — Assessment & Planning
- Workshop 1: Introduction to ISO 27001 and gap analysis
- Definition of ISMS scope
- Identification of interested parties and Austrian legal requirements (NIS-Gesetz, DSG, DORA)
- RCM platform configuration for your organisation
Month 2 — Risk Management
- Workshop 2: Risk assessment methodology
- Identification and classification of information assets
- Threat and vulnerability analysis
- Development of risk treatment plan
Month 3 — Policies & Controls
- Workshop 3: Security policy development
- Implementation of applicable Annex A controls
- Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Information security policy and derived policies
Month 4 — Operational Implementation
- Workshop 4: Operational security procedures
- Access and identity management
- Business continuity plan aligned with ISO 22301
- Incident management procedure
Month 5 — Training & Awareness
- Workshop 5: Security awareness programme
- Key personnel training
- Phishing simulations and security tests
- Evidence collection and documentation in RCM
Month 6 — Internal Audit & Preparation
- Workshop 6: ISMS internal audit
- Management review
- Non-conformity remediation
- Full preparation for external certification audit
What Is Included?
- 6 expert-led workshops — 4-6 hour sessions with a certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor consultant
- 12-month RCM licence — Full platform access for ISMS management
- Templates and documentation — Complete kit of policies, procedures and records in English and German
- Between-workshop support — Unlimited email queries to europe@resguard-solutions.com and fortnightly follow-up meetings
- Internal audit — Conducted by our team as preparation for certification
- Readiness report — Final assessment of certification readiness
Expected Outcomes
At the end of the 6-month programme, your organisation will have:
- A fully documented and operational ISMS compliant with ISO 27001:2022
- All necessary evidence organised in the RCM platform
- Staff trained in information security management
- Full preparation for the certification audit by an accredited body