ISO 27001 Challenges
While implementing ISO 27001, you’ll come across quite a few challenges, mainly due to the interpretative nature of the framework, limited resources, and certain cultural shifts required. Although ISO 27001 is a fairly flexible framework, starting from scratch will introduce hurdles, especially if you don’t have some prior experience with the security standard.
Some of the key challenges while implementing ISO 27001 include:
Understanding the framework: ISO 27001 doesn’t prescribe exact controls, making it hard for startups to map requirements to their environment.
Resource constraints: If your organization cannot prioritize time, budget, and dedicated personnel, gaining certification will be hard.
Resistance from stakeholders: Strong leadership support is of utmost importance, as changes will be made to policies and processes as per ISO 27001.
Heavy documentation: The framework requires a bunch of mandatory documentation that can be time-consuming and overwhelming.
Lack of a monitoring process: Continuous monitoring is tough to maintain without established systems and round-the-clock visibility.
Some of the key challenges while implementing ISO 27001 include:
Understanding the framework: ISO 27001 doesn’t prescribe exact controls, making it hard for startups to map requirements to their environment.
Resource constraints: If your organization cannot prioritize time, budget, and dedicated personnel, gaining certification will be hard.
Resistance from stakeholders: Strong leadership support is of utmost importance, as changes will be made to policies and processes as per ISO 27001.
Heavy documentation: The framework requires a bunch of mandatory documentation that can be time-consuming and overwhelming.
Lack of a monitoring process: Continuous monitoring is tough to maintain without established systems and round-the-clock visibility.
How to Get ISO 27001 For Startups (Free Guide)
ISO 27001 Series
Basics
Certification Process
Policies & Management
Risk Management
Resources & Templates
Sprinto: Your ally for all things compliance, risk, governance
