How to get ISO Certified?

A High-Level Dummy Explanation

As a part of my cybersecurity education, I am studying about ISO 27001. I asked myself the following questions:

• What is ISO27001?
• What are the implementation steps?
• How long does it take?
• Extra: an example roadmap?

Let’s briefly go over the questions.

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What is ISO27001?

It’s an international standard for managing information security, outlining requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS).

What the hell does that mean?

Let me try to simplify it.

You can see ISO 27001 like a rulebook for keeping sensitive information safe. It’s not just about computers but also about making sure that people, processes, and technology work together to protect important data.

So simply said:

• The rulebook (ISO 27001) helps a company figure out how to lock the doors, set alarms, and keep valuable things secure.
• It also makes sure everyone knows how to protect their valuable items, like not leaving windows open (avoiding mistakes that could cause…