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 Singapore?
ISO 27001 adoption in Singapore is driven by strong regulatory requirements and market expectations:
- CSA Cyber Trust mark — The Cyber Security Agency’s Cyber Trust mark is aligned with ISO 27001 and recognised as a premier security certification in Singapore
- MAS TRM Guidelines — Financial institutions regulated by MAS are expected to implement comprehensive technology risk management aligned with international standards such as ISO 27001
- Cybersecurity Act — Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) owners must implement and maintain security measures; ISO 27001 provides the framework to demonstrate compliance
- Government procurement — ISO 27001 certification is increasingly required for GovTech and Smart Nation procurement tenders
- PDPA alignment — ISO 27001 controls directly support the Protection Obligation under Section 24 of the PDPA
- Client and supply chain trust — ISO 27001 certification is a prerequisite in many Singaporean and regional 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 Singapore legal requirements (PDPA, Cybersecurity Act, MAS TRM)
- 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 aligned with CSA guidelines
Month 4 — Operational Implementation
- Workshop 4: Operational security procedures
- Access and identity management
- Business continuity plan (ISO 22301 alignment)
- Incident management procedure compliant with PDPA breach notification (3 calendar days to PDPC)
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 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 CSA Cyber Trust mark 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