ISO 27001 Compliance Assessment Services
The international standard ISO 27001 and its sister ISO17799 provide a comprehensive set of best practice measures for Information Security Management. They can thus provide a robust measure of an organisation’s adherence to all aspects of information security, from personal and physical to network and procedural, including legal aspects and compliance with relevant security laws. Under its ‘Gap Analysis’ capability, Echelon particularly specialises in an ISO27001 compliance assessment which studies all aspects of the ISO requirement as it applies to the organisation. The assessment provides a comprehensive written report detailing where the organisation meets the standard and where it does not, and also gives recommendations for achieving closer compliance. Where the standard is for some reason not applicable in certain aspects, this is noted so that unnecessary work is not recommended.

ISO 27001 Implementation Services
If an organisation already has an effective information security management system, Echelon is able to provide guidance towards obtaining certification to ISO27001, ranging from practice audits to handling interaction with the auditor. Where an organisation wishes to establish the ‘state of play’ of its ISMS, Echelon can carry out a full gap analysis.

ISMS Implementation
An Information Security Management System (ISMS) is a collection of management procedures, technical measures, procedural controls, and physical security that together create an effective way of keeping information secure. It is often certified to ISO27001 or BS7799. Echelon is able to provide assistance throughout the lifecycle of an ISMS: planning, creation, implementation, certification and maintenance. Our own ISMS is certified to BS7799 (soon ISO27001).

Preservation of Reputation of Blue-Chip Companies
Security is currently a major consideration when a Company’s clients are choosing a supplier for their goods or services. Companies are therefore looking to achieve ISO 27001 certification as a means of proving that they meet the stringent security requirements often demanded by their clients. However, security is only as good as the last change to a business’ system architecture or location. ISO 27001 therefore requires and annual update and Accreditor check as well as a five year complete re-certification to ensure that any changes to the Company structure or networked systems remain in line with the ISO and to keep the ISO current. Echelon provides continuing assistance to maintain the Standard and reputation of the Company based on its security certification.