MorganHill offers in-depth, comprehensive ISO/IEC 27001 Scoping & Gap Assessments for organizations beginning their journey toward ISO/IEC 27001 certification.  Scoping & gap assessments are crucial steps in the implementation of ISO/IEC 27001, as such, our methodologies consist of the following:

Proper scoping involves defining the boundaries and extent of the ISMS within an organization. It determines which areas, processes, systems, and assets should be included in the scope of the ISO/IEC 27001 certification. The scoping process conducted by MorganHill includes the following steps: 

• Identify the Context: Understand the organization's objectives, internal and external stakeholders, legal and regulatory requirements, and the overall scope of the ISMS.
  
  
• Define the Scope: Determine the physical boundaries, departments, locations, and information assets that will be covered by the ISMS. Consider all relevant processes, people, technology, and information systems.
  
  
• Document the Scope: Create a document that clearly defines the scope of the ISMS, outlining its boundaries and any exclusions.

As for the gap assessment, it is conducted to identify the existing vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and gaps within an organization's current information security practices and controls concerning the requirements specified in the ISO/IEC 27001 standard. The gap assessment process conducted by MorganHill includes the following steps:

• Review the ISO/IEC 27001 standard: Understand the requirements and controls specified in the ISO/IEC 27001 standard. This includes assessing all in-scope controls from Annex A of ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
  
  
• Evaluate Existing Controls: Assess the organization's current information security controls, policies, processes, and procedures against the ISO/IEC 27001 requirements. Again, this call for assessing all in-scope controls from Annex A of ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
  
  
• Identify gaps: Identify areas where the organization's current practices do not align with the ISO/IEC 27001 requirements and the Annex A controls of ISO/IEC 27001:2022. Such gaps often include missing controls, inadequate policies, or insufficient documentation.
  
  
• Prioritize Actions: Determine the significance and impact of each identified gap to prioritize remediation efforts based on risk.
  
  
• Develop an Action Plan: Create a roadmap to address the identified gaps and bring the organization into compliance with the ISO/IEC 27001 requirements. The action plan should include specific tasks, responsible parties, timelines, and resource requirements.
  
  
• Implement Corrective Measures: Execute the action plan to remediate the identified gaps and strengthen the information security controls.
  
  
• Perform Follow-up Assessments: Conduct periodic assessments to ensure that the implemented measures effectively address the identified gaps and align with the ISO/IEC 27001 requirements.

By conducting an extensive scoping and gap assessment, organizations can establish a clear understanding of the scope of their ISMS and identify areas for improvement, ultimately paving the way for successful ISO/IEC 27001 certification.

Begin your ISO/IEC 27001 journey today with our industry leading ISMS 27001 Scoping & Gap Assessment Workbook.  Our comprehensive, in-depth ISMS 27001 Scoping & Gap Assessment Workbook will help organizations clearly define the scope of their Information Security Management System (ISMS) as required by ISO/IEC 27001.

Also, we offer industry leading security documentation for helping organizations develop all required Information Security Management System (ISMS) policies, procedures, programs, and plans in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001 & 27002.

Additional documentation offered includes a wide range of ISO specific InfoSec, cybersecurity and data privacy documents, along with an industry leading Risk Assessment Program, Statement of Applicability Workbook, Internal Audit Program, Continuous Monitoring Program, and so much more.