Time, effort, and roles in an ISO 27001 implementation

It can take a few months for smaller businesses and up to a year or more for larger firms to implement an ISMS. A successful and fruitful rollout can improve operational metrics such as efficiency, effectiveness, and cost savings, and reduces the frequency with which events occur. In smaller businesses, the project manager will also serve as the security officer, but in larger businesses, the roles will be distinct. A professional project manager will oversee the project while a second person serving as the security officer will oversee overall security and take part in it.

ISO 27001 does not require creating a project team; however, doing so will be beneficial for businesses with 200 or more employees. For smaller businesses, having just a project manager who will manage the project alongside other team members will suffice.

Irrespective of the size of the company, it is good practice to include part of your employees in...