Webinar Description
Key Takeaways
- Practical guidance on achieving first-time ISO 27001 certification, covering costs, timelines and engineering requirements.
- Covers ISMS scoping, gap assessments, risk assessments and Annex A control selection.
- Explains the Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit process, plus ongoing surveillance and recertification requirements.
- Designed for security, compliance and IT leaders in regulated industries such as healthcare and financial services.
- Led by Darryl MacLeod, vCISO at Kobalt.io.
About the Webinar
This 45-minute webinar provides a step-by-step breakdown of the ISO 27001 certification journey for organizations pursuing the standard for the first time. Rather than focusing on abstract framework theory, the session addresses the practical realities of implementation: what resources are required, how long the process takes and where engineering teams will need to invest effort.
Darryl MacLeod, a vCISO at Kobalt.io with extensive experience in cybersecurity and compliance, leads the session. Registrants receive access to a recording and an ISO 27001 Playbook.
Certification Process and Cost Considerations
The webinar covers the full certification lifecycle, beginning with ISMS scoping and gap assessment through to internal audits and management review. Attendees will learn about the distinction between Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits, as well as the requirements for annual surveillance audits and eventual recertification.
Cost considerations include certification body fees, tooling investments and the engineering hours required to implement and maintain controls. The session also addresses risk assessment methodology and the Statement of Applicability for Annex A controls.
Who Should Attend
The webinar is suited to CISOs, vCISOs, CTOs, compliance managers and engineering leaders responsible for security programmes. Organizations in regulated sectors facing customer security questionnaires or contractual requirements for ISO 27001 certification will find the practical focus particularly relevant.