Compliance

ISO 27001

ISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard for an information security management system (ISMS). Certification shows customers you manage security risk systematically and keep improving.

100% success record

Every client we have taken through an accreditation has achieved it - and kept it at every renewal.

We never mark our own homework

We submit ourselves to independent third-party testing. Certification is always issued by an independent body, never by us.

Physical tests, not questionnaires

We prove each control works on your real devices and services. Questionnaire answers can be inaccurate or optimistic; tests cannot.

Free assessment of where you are

We will look at your current position for free and tell you exactly which controls you need - with no obligation.

What is ISO 27001?

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 sets requirements for an ISMS (clauses 4 to 10) supported by 93 Annex A controls grouped into organisational, people, physical and technological themes. The transition period from the 2013 version has ended, so all certificates are now to the 2022 standard.

Certification is carried out by an independent, accredited certification body (in the UK, accredited by UKAS) through a two-stage audit, followed by annual surveillance audits and recertification every three years.

Who needs it

The controls you will need

ISMS scope and leadership

A defined scope, security objectives and management commitment.

Risk assessment and treatment

A repeatable method to identify, assess and treat information security risks, with a Statement of Applicability.

Organisational controls

Policies, asset management, supplier security, incident management and continuity.

People and physical controls

Screening, awareness training, secure areas and equipment protection.

Technological controls

Access control, secure configuration, logging, monitoring, backup and vulnerability management.

Internal audit and improvement

Internal audits, management reviews and corrective actions.

How we get you there - and keep you there

  1. 1Free assessment

    We review your devices, cloud services and processes against ISO 27001 and show you where you stand.

  2. 2Close the gaps

    We fix or guide you through every control that would fail, in priority order.

  3. 3Test physically

    We prove each control works - scans, patch checks, malware tests, restores and MFA checks - before anyone else looks.

  4. 4Independent sign-off

    An independent assessor, auditor or certification body confirms it. We never certify our own work.

  5. 5Stay compliant

    We monitor your controls in real time and fix drift as it happens, so renewal is a normal day, not a cliff edge.

What sets Total Group apart

Compliance monitored in real time - not checked once a year

Our own intellectual property is how we run compliance: we monitor the major ISO 27001 controls in real time using the leading enterprise SaaS tools. That lets us map gaps and bridge controls quickly and accurately while you work towards accreditation - and then keep standards up, and risk down, every day after it.

Controls monitored in real time

We watch the major controls continuously using leading enterprise SaaS security and compliance tools - not once a year with a questionnaire.

Gaps mapped and bridged fast

Live data shows exactly which controls are missing or drifting, so we can map the gaps and bridge them quickly and accurately.

Compliant change management

Every change to your systems follows a compliant change process, so an upgrade or a new starter never quietly breaks a control.

Compliance that improves, not decays

Issues are picked up and fixed as they happen. Your risk goes down over the year instead of creeping up until the next audit.

HighLowaudit panic▬ Annual review▬ Total Group real-time monitoringControl health over 12 months
Annual review“We were compliant a year ago.”
  • Controls drift unnoticed for months
  • Renewal is a fraught cliff edge
  • Evidence is gathered in a rush
  • Risk rises until the next audit
Total Group real-time“We were compliant yesterday.”
  • Every major control watched continuously
  • Accreditation day is a normal day
  • Evidence is always current
  • Issues fixed as they happen, so compliance improves

Annual review is not viable in the current threat landscape. Attackers do not wait twelve months - so neither do we.

Stay compliant all year: Levels 1 to 3

Certification is a snapshot. Our compliance plans keep the controls tested, the evidence current and renewals handled - Level 1 demonstrates, Level 2 practises and Level 3 proves compliance continuously.

Level 1 - Demonstrate

CE and Digital GDPR Controls - Our consultants will complete the CE submission with input from your staff.

£163.50/month + VAT
£545 setup + VAT today, then 12 monthly Direct Debits of £196.20 inc VAT

Level 2 - Practice

CE, CE+ and Digital GDPR Controls -Monitoring & Submission as a Service (Submission following Quarter)

£599.50/month + VAT
£2,725 setup + VAT today, then 12 monthly Direct Debits of £719.40 inc VAT

Level 3 - Prove

CE, CE+, GDPR Governance, Supply Chain Audits, Pen Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, (Real-time Maintained) Compliance As A Service

£708.50/month + VAT
£4,360 setup + VAT today, then 12 monthly Direct Debits of £850.20 inc VAT

ISO 27001 questions and answers

How long does ISO 27001 take?

Typically four to nine months from gap analysis to certificate, depending on your size and maturity.

Who certifies us?

An independent UKAS-accredited certification body. We build and run the ISMS with you and test it first - we never audit our own work.

Do we need Cyber Essentials as well?

Many UK customers still ask for Cyber Essentials or Plus alongside ISO 27001. The technical controls overlap, so we deliver both efficiently.

What is the Statement of Applicability?

The document listing which Annex A controls apply to you, how they are implemented and why any are excluded. Auditors examine it closely.

What makes Total Group different from other compliance providers?

We monitor the major controls in real time using leading enterprise SaaS tools, with compliant change management behind every change. Gaps are found and bridged quickly, standards are maintained every day, and accreditation stops being a fraught cliff edge - you can say you were compliant yesterday, not a year ago.

Why is an annual review not enough?

Controls drift: devices miss patches, accounts change, new services appear. With an annual review that drift goes unnoticed for months while risk rises. Real-time monitoring catches it as it happens, so issues are fixed quickly and your compliance improves rather than decays.

Find out where you stand - free

Book a free, no-obligation ISO 27001 assessment. We will show you which controls you already meet, which you need, and the quickest route to getting certified.

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