How to Fast-Track your ISO 27001 Certification with MyContractManager
Achieving ISO 27001 certification can be fast, structured, and audit-ready with MyContractManager. The platform not only centralizes all ISMS documents and workflows but also provides ready-to-use templates, standard processes, and reminders — enabling your organization to reach certification efficiently.
Understand ISO 27001 in 5 Minutes
- In this short video, we explain how ISO 27001 is structured, so you can quickly see what the key deliverables are and where to focus your attention.
- We’ll show how the individual elements — policies, processes, risks, and controls — connect to each other, making it easier to complete your ISMS.
- Once you understand the structure, implementing ISO 27001 becomes much simpler, and you’ll approach your audit with confidence.
Watch the video to get started.
Step 1: Define Scope and Context
Use MyContractManager to:
- Store and version your scope definition, including organizational boundaries, products, and services.
- Register interested parties and compliance requirements (e.g. GDPR, NIS2, client SLAs).
- Link to relevant supplier and client contracts.
Tip: Create a dedicated “Context of the Organization” folder that connects directly to your OGSM strategic framework — showing how security supports your objectives.Step 2: Build Your ISMS Using the Built-In Library
MyContractManager includes access to a complete ISO 27001 library, containing:
Processes, policies, and procedures aligned with ISO 27001 Annex A.- Requirement measures with template text and proposed links to related risks and processes.
- A list of standard annual activities, including recurring management reviews, internal audits, risk evaluations, and team meetings.
- A standard quality system in OGSM format, so your ISMS directly connects to your organizational goals.
- A template descriptive document for your Integrated Security Management System (ISMS).
- A downloadable Statement of Applicability (SoA) template, pre-mapped to the ISO 27001:2022 controls.
Tip: Start from the provided templates and adapt them to your organization — it saves weeks of writing and ensures full control coverage.Step 3: Risk Assessment and Treatment
- Register all information security risks using custom risk registers.
- Link each risk to its controls, measures, and responsible owners.
- Maintain a Risk Treatment Plan and link it to your Statement of Applicability.
Tip: Activate automatic reminders for each risk and risk measure — so periodic reviews and updates happen automatically (e.g. every 6 or 12 months).Step 4: Manage Suppliers and Third Parties
- Store supplier contracts and NDAs, including data protection and security obligations.
- Link each supplier to a risk assessment and applicable controls (e.g. A.5.19 – Supplier Security).
- Track contract renewal dates, performance reviews, and compliance audits.
Tip: Use MyContractManager’s alerts to stay ahead of expiring agreements and review cycles.Step 5: Handle Incidents, Non-Conformities, and Improvements
- Log security incidents, non-conformities, and corrective actions.
- Assign responsibilities and track progress until closure.
- Link each case to the corresponding policy or control for full traceability.
Tip: Use built-in workflows for “Report → Analyse → Correct → Verify” to demonstrate continual improvement.Step 6: Prepare for Internal and External Audits
- Maintain your internal audit program, schedules, and reports.
- Store evidence for each ISO 27001 clause and Annex A control.
- Give auditors read-only access to your “ISMS” workspace or export a complete audit evidence package.
Tip: Your SoA, risk register, and control evidence can be exported directly for certification audits — no extra compilation needed.Step 7: Continuous Improvement and Certification Maintenance
- Activate recurring reminders for policy reviews, risk assessments, and control testing.
- Track management reviews, audit follow-ups, and corrective actions on the dashboard.
- Use OGSM integration to align ISMS objectives with company strategy and measure progress.
Tip: The combination of templates + reminders + dashboards keeps your ISMS alive and compliant year-round — not just at audit time.Efficiency Summary
- ISO 27001 Requirement MyContractManager Feature Efficiency Gain
- ISMS documentation Full library of policies, processes, templates
- Weeks of setup saved
- Risk management Risk register + automated reminders
- Keeps risk status current
- Supplier security Contract repository + risk links
- Clear compliance traceability
- Non-conformity tracking
- Corrective action workflows
- Continuous improvement evidence
- Annual planning
- Standard calendar of ISMS activities
- Ensures ongoing compliance
- Audit preparation
- Exportable SoA + audit dashboard Minimal prep time
Your Fast-Track Path to ISO 27001 Certification
| Module | What you get | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| ISMS Documentation | Full ISO 27001 library | Saves weeks of setup |
| Risk Management | Risk register & reminders | Keeps ISMS current |
| Supplier Management | Linked contracts & risks | Complete traceability |
| Non-Conformity Tracking | Corrective action workflows | Continuous improvement |
| Audit Preparation | Exportable SoA & dashboards | Minimal prep time |
| Phase | Duration | Deliverables |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation | 1–2 weeks | Scope definition & initial templates |
| Implementation | 4–6 weeks | Policies, controls, risk assessment |
| Internal Audit | 1 week | Findings & improvements |
| Certification Audit | 2–3 days | External audit review |
Total: ≈ 8–10 weeks to full ISO 27001 certification