Implement ISO 27001 in 6 Months
Our ISMS implementation workshop programme takes your organisation from the 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 ResGuard Compliance Manager (RCM) platform to automate documentation, policy management and evidence collection.
Why ISO 27001 in Australia?
ISO 27001 adoption in Australia is driven by regulation and procurement requirements:
- APRA CPS 234 — Banks, insurers and superannuation funds must maintain information security capabilities commensurate with their threats; an ISMS provides the structure and evidence
- SOCI Act — Responsible entities for critical infrastructure assets must maintain a Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program; ISO 27001 is one of the recognised cyber security frameworks for it
- Essential Eight — The ASD’s mitigation strategies fit naturally into the ISMS risk treatment and Annex A controls
- Privacy Act APP 11 — The security principle requires reasonable steps to protect personal information
- Client and supply chain trust — ISO 27001 certification is increasingly required in government and enterprise procurement
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 Australian legal requirements (Privacy Act, SOCI Act, APRA standards)
- 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 the risk treatment plan
Month 3 — Policies & Controls
- Workshop 3: Security policy development
- Implementation of applicable Annex A controls, mapped to the Essential Eight
- Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Information security policy and derived policies aligned with APRA CPS 234
Month 4 — Operational Implementation
- Workshop 4: Operational security procedures
- Access and identity management
- Business continuity plan (ISO 22301 and CPS 230 alignment)
- Incident management procedure covering NDB, SOCI and ransomware payment reporting
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 the 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 sales@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 the Essential Eight, APRA CPS 234 and SOCI risk management 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