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 Germany?
ISO 27001 adoption in Germany is driven by strong regulatory requirements and market expectations:
- BSI IT-Grundschutz alignment — The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) framework maps directly to ISO 27001, and many German organisations are expected to demonstrate compliance with both
- KRITIS requirements — Operators of critical infrastructure in Germany must implement recognised security standards; ISO 27001 is the most widely accepted baseline
- TISAX for automotive — The German automotive industry requires TISAX certification, which builds on ISO 27001 principles with sector-specific controls
- BaFin BAIT — Financial institutions supervised by BaFin must meet the Supervisory Requirements for IT (BAIT), closely aligned with ISO 27001
- NIS2 compliance — The EU NIS2 Directive, transposed into German law, requires essential and important entities to implement appropriate security measures
- Client and supply chain trust — ISO 27001 certification is increasingly a prerequisite in German procurement processes
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 German legal requirements (GDPR, BDSG, BSI)
- RCM platform configuration for your organisation
Month 2 — Risk Management
- Workshop 2: Risk assessment methodology aligned with BSI IT-Grundschutz
- 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 aligned with BSI catalogues
Month 4 — Operational Implementation
- Workshop 4: Operational security procedures
- Access and identity management
- Business continuity plan (ISO 22301 alignment)
- Incident management procedure compliant with GDPR 72-hour notification
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
- Alignment with BSI IT-Grundschutz baseline protection requirements
- All necessary evidence organised in the RCM platform
- Staff trained in information security management
- Full preparation for the certification audit by an accredited body