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Information Security ManagementThe ISO 27001 standard is the most widely recognized International Standard for Information Security Management Systems. It ensures the protection of information within a business to maintain its confidentiality and availability to all involved parties (customers, partners, etc.).
The standard is designed to manage security processes according to international practices. It includes the requirements and conditions for assessing and addressing information security risks. It applies to businesses where information protection is a critical factor. It is based on principles such as:
ISO 27001 can be applied tailored to the needs of each business, ensuring the selection of adequate and proportionate information security controls. It defines the basic requirements a business must operate under to achieve an Information Security Management System.
Our company provides comprehensive services in Management Systems (ISO), from the design and development of the System to the Certification of a company by an accredited Body (ESYD).
We undertake the complete Certification Process across all stages for a Successful Audit:
✓ Evaluation of the Current Situation, Organization Level, and Existing Infrastructure.
✓ Consulting support at all Stages for proper organization and improvement.
✓ Development of all required Manuals, Documents, and Procedures.
✓ Training of personnel / Quality Management representatives.
✓ Internal audit and pre-check of the proper implementation of Requirements and Procedures.
✓ Correction of any findings from the Certification Body, should they arise.
✓ Monitoring and annual support of the Management System after the initial certification.
By acquiring ISO 27001, a business understands the risks it may face in the future, obtaining an objective assessment for the security of critical information.
⬣ ISO 27001: Information Protection ⬣ Ensuring Compliance with Legal Requirements ⬣
⬣ Security in the Digital World ⬣
Information Security Policy # Information Security Infrastructure # Security Level of Corporate Assets # Human Error Control # Environmental Asset Security # Computer & Network Management # Information Access Control # Operating System Development & Maintenance # Business Continuity Planning # Compliance with Security Requirements #
Information Security Policy # Information Security Infrastructure # Asset classification and control # Personnel Security # Physical and Environmental Security # Computer & Network Management # Access Control # System Development & Maintenance # Business Continuity Planning: Compliance #
Our company provides comprehensive services in Management Systems (ISO), from the design and development of the System to support for their Certification by an Accredited Body of ESYD (Hellenic Accreditation System).
The systems we develop are flexible, user-friendly, and above all, automated. They adapt to the specificities of each business individually, helping them optimize their organization and operation, without burdening the staff with time-consuming and bureaucratic procedures.
The Investment Center provides Comprehensive Support, at all stages, for the successful acquisition of a certification.
Systematic control is exercised over the implementation processes of products or services. It ensures they are continuously offered in the expected manner, while simultaneously meeting customer needs and requirements.
By acquiring an ISO Certification, a competitive advantage is created, contributing to benefits such as:
The acquisition of ISO 27001:2013 enables a business to be certified through an independent accredited body, demonstrating that it has considered all potential risks and has taken all necessary measures to prevent data breaches and information loss/leakage.
This creates a competitive advantage, contributing to the following benefits:
⬣ Resolution of organizational issues within the business.
⬣ Secure Information Exchange.
⬣ Improvement in the Level of Trust among Transacting Parties.
⬣ Proactive Measures to Ensure Proper Operation.
⬣ Reduction of breach risks through appropriate controls.
⬣ International Recognition.
It is particularly suitable for businesses where information and data protection is critical, such as financial institutions, clinics, telecommunication companies, IT firms, etc.
The Investment Center, acting as business consultants for over a decade, provides complete and comprehensive support, from the initial eligibility check and assessment of necessary prerequisites to the implementation of an excellent System that will improve processes and secure your Certification from any Body. More information at 2108028330, 2118505001, (info@kei.gr).
☆ Over 10 years of experience in Business Consulting ☆
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The high rates (100%) of successful certifications are the guarantee for the excellent support provided by our office.
ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard for managing information security. The standard was originally published jointly by the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission in 2005 and was subsequently revised in 2013. Its introduction took place in 1995, consisting of multiple parts (initial version), while the revised version is ISO 27001:2013.
Each business must focus on specific areas, such as:
A business/organization can proceed with the implementation of Information Security Management Systems (ISO/IEC 27001:2013) focusing on the application of Information Security Management to implement the following:
ISO/IEC 27001 requires a business unit to cover areas through 114 control points and requirement specifications for Systems Management. Business units must adapt to issues such as:
With certification, Businesses and Organizations must document that their procedures and systems comply with national or international standards and regulations regarding:
All business processes rely on Information Systems for the proper functioning of operations. These critical points are constantly vulnerable to a growing risk from electronic security threats (data breaches). Attacks such as hacking, privacy breaches, etc., can lead to information loss, theft of confidential data, or damage to critical systems and documents. The result is catastrophic for businesses, as they may suffer severe consequences, including financial impacts and reputational damage.
ISO/IEC 27001 offers a systematic/structured approach that protects information confidentiality, ensures the integrity of a business's data, and improves the availability of IT systems. This enhances the Company's position in various areas:
✓ Improvement in the level of business organization and management.
✓ Enhancement of operational readiness (risk and opportunity analysis).
✓ Strategy definition based on policy and objectives.
✓ Ability to participate in Public Tenders.
✓ Information security.
✓ Improvement of organizational structure and task definition in the Organization Chart.
✓ Quality improvement and the ability to attract new customers.
✓ Staff improvement through training/awareness/responsibility assignment procedures.
✓ More effective management of failures and problems.
✓ Improvement of the final Product/Service & Increased Productivity.
✓ Legal compliance through a better understanding of relevant institutional and regulatory requirements.
✓ Reduction of final operating costs as a result of better organization.
✓ Improvement of the business's image in the market, both locally and internationally.
✓ Building credibility and a reputation for quality through the most internationally recognized quality management principles.
✓ Increased turnover combined with a reduction in fixed and operating expenses.
✓ Better control of business risks.
The approach for the effective development of Management Systems consists of the following key parts:
Phase A: Mapping of the Current Situation.
Phase B: System Development.
Phase C: System Implementation - Staff Training.
Phase D: Completion - internal audit report
In summary, the above phases include the following:
A detailed further analysis of the methodology is available here.
The time required for the Development and Certification of a Quality Management System varies for each business. It depends on the size, the involvement of stakeholders (employed personnel), combined with the level of organization/readiness and in relation to the degree of compliance with current legislative requirements.
The average estimated time ranges from 1 to 2 months, provided there is no significant process complexity and the Accredited Body will conduct an Audit within a short timeframe.
Annual Certificate Renewal
Following a successful audit, the business receives the relevant Certificate, proving that the requirements of the Standard are met, and that the Business has the organizational structures, means, and trained personnel to ensure a consistent level of quality in the Products or Services it offers.
The validity period is 3 years, during which the respective Accredited Body conducts annual surveillance audits to verify the full and continuous implementation of the certified company's Management System.
This ensures the ongoing compliance of the respective Business with the reference standard and proves that it has established, maintains, and implements a Management System that complies with the requirements.
Obtaining certification under an ISO standard involves the following:
The necessary preparation at the operational level includes all the support for submitting the study for Audit and Inspection by an Accredited Body of the Ministry. The Study consists of documents (electronic or physical forms) that describe how a business meets the requirements of ISO 27001.
Consulting Support includes all necessary services for a business to be certified:
✓ Recording and Analysis of the Current Situation, Organization Level, and Existing Infrastructure.
✓ Consulting support at all Stages for proper organization and improvement. Study preparation.
✓ Development of all necessary Deliverables (Manuals, Documents, Procedures).
✓ Training of competent staff for Quality Management.
✓ Supervision for the correct application of requirements and full Support for the certification process.
✓ Monitoring and support of the management system according to existing needs after initial certification.
The cost for Consulting Support is annual and recurring (scaled to lower prices from year to year).
It depends on the size of the Business, with the main factors being the number of employees and the number of facilities the Business Unit has.
Each project naturally has specific requirements depending on the nature of the business and the prevailing conditions.
The Certification Body, as an independent entity, will conduct the audit to grant the Certification Certificate. The certification body, as an accredited organization, conducts an audit every year, with a fixed annual cost (per annual audit).
It is necessary for the Certification Body to be accredited by the Hellenic Accreditation System ESYD, otherwise, the Certifications are not Approved Standards.
The cost for the Audit is annual and recurring (fixed from year to year).
It should be noted that within the requirements of a standard, unforeseen costs may arise regarding interventions, such as, for example:
Each project has its particularities and different requirements, depending on the nature of the business and the prevailing conditions.
To estimate a cost budget, the size of the Business is initially examined, with the main factors being the number of employees and the number of facilities (to be audited) that the Business Unit possesses.
To obtain an ISO Standard Certificate, a business will need to be successfully audited to demonstrate full compliance with the respective standard. The audit is conducted by specially authorized certification bodies that have been licensed and correspondingly audited by the state.
Certification bodies are usually private organizations originating domestically or, in some cases, from abroad. Indicatively mentioned as public organizations are ELOT, and the Agricultural Products Certification and Supervision Organization (OPEGEP).
Additionally, there are active private companies representing public organizations as well as foreign organizations such as TUV (Germany), Lloyds (England), SGS (Switzerland), ABS (America). Finally, there are Certification Bodies accredited by respective foreign bodies (UKAS, DGA, COFRAC) which are also recognized in Greece through mutual recognition agreements (MLA - agreements).
In the Greek market, all Accredited Bodies are monitored by the Hellenic Accreditation System (ESYD). A complete list of private and public Certification Bodies accredited by the Hellenic Accreditation System is available on the ESYD website www.esyd.gr. The Certification Body must obligatorily be accredited by the Hellenic Accreditation System ESYD for the respective Audit to lead to an Approved Certification Standard.
# ISO 9001 Quality Management System # ISO 14001 Environmental Management System # ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System # ISO 22000 Food and Beverage Safety Management System # MD 1348 Principles and guidelines of good distribution practice for medical devices # ISO 13485 Quality Management System for medical devices # Classification of Tourist Accommodations # HACCP - Codex Alimentarius General Principles of Food Hygiene # ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System # Covid 19 compliance control services in tourist accommodations # GDPR General Data Protection Regulation #
Compliance certificates are accredited by the Hellenic Accreditation System (ESYD) and by Accreditation Bodies of the International Market, making them valid and recognized internationally.
# ISO 21001 Educational Organizations Management # ISO 29993 Learning Services Outside Formal Education # ISO 50001 Energy Management # Greek Breakfast Seal # Legislative/Regulatory Framework (FSMA) # HALAL Food Safety Management System # Certification of anti-bullying management systems # Product certification for the Brazilian market # ELOT 1429 Managerial Adequacy of NSRF Beneficiaries # ELOT 1435 Managerial Adequacy of Communication Companies # ISO 20000 IT Service Management # "Cretan Cuisine" Quality Mark # EN 15224 Quality Management in Healthcare # ISO 27001 Information Security Management #
The Investment Center, acting as business consultants for over a decade, provides complete and comprehensive support, from the initial eligibility check and assessment of necessary prerequisites to the implementation of an excellent System that will improve processes and secure your Certification from any Body. More information at 2108028330, 2118505001, (info@kei.gr).
☆ Over 10 years of experience in Business Consulting ☆
*Certification Consultants: ISO, HACCP, GDPR, Other Standards.
The high rates (100%) of successful certifications are the guarantee for the excellent support provided by our office.
