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 Spain?
ISO 27001 adoption in Spain is accelerating rapidly, driven by multiple regulatory and market factors:
- ENS certification requirement — The Esquema Nacional de Seguridad (Royal Decree 311/2022) requires public sector organisations and their suppliers to implement certified information security frameworks. ISO 27001 provides the foundation for ENS compliance
- NIS2 transposition — Spain is transposing the NIS2 Directive, which mandates risk management measures and incident reporting for essential and important entities across multiple sectors
- Financial sector requirements — The Banco de Espana and CNMV impose stringent cyber security and operational resilience requirements on banks, investment firms and financial market infrastructures, with DORA entering into force
- INCIBE resources — Spain's National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE) actively promotes ISO 27001 adoption and provides tools and guidance that align with the standard
- Competitive advantage — Certification differentiates your company in public tenders, particularly those subject to ENS requirements, and in private sector procurement
- GDPR/LOPDGDD synergy — A robust ISMS strengthens data protection compliance under both the GDPR and LOPDGDD by demonstrating appropriate technical and organisational measures
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 Spanish legal requirements (GDPR, LOPDGDD, ENS, NIS2)
- 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
- Incident management procedure aligned with NIS2 and AEPD breach notification requirements
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
- 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
- A solid foundation for ENS certification where applicable
- Full preparation for the certification audit by an accredited body