ISO 27001:2022 CERTIFICATION
ISO 27001 Information Security Consulting in UAE
The international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). Required by UAE TDRA-regulated entities, banking sector, healthcare data handlers, and SaaS providers serving regulated industries. We implement ISO 27001:2022 with the updated 93 controls.
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The 4 Annex A Control Themes
ISO 27001:2022 reorganized 114 controls of the 2013 version into 93 controls under 4 themes. Cleaner, less duplication, modern threat coverage.
Organizational Controls
Information security policies, supplier relationships, threat intelligence, cloud services, incident management, business continuity. The governance backbone.
People Controls
Screening, terms of employment, awareness, disciplinary process, confidentiality agreements, remote working. The human factor of information security.
Physical Controls
Physical security perimeters, secure areas, equipment protection, clear desk & screen, secure disposal, supporting utilities. Tangible protection.
Technological Controls
Access control, cryptography, malware protection, backup, logging, vulnerability management, web filtering, secure development. The largest category.
Core ISMS Elements
Beyond the 93 Annex A controls, ISO 27001 requires a complete Information Security Management System. Six elements drive certification.
Risk Assessment Methodology
Documented approach to identifying assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and risks. Risk evaluation criteria. Risk acceptance levels. Methodology must be consistent and repeatable.
Statement of Applicability (SoA)
For every one of 93 Annex A controls: included or excluded, with documented justification. The SoA is the single most-scrutinized ISMS document.
Risk Treatment Plan
For every identified risk above acceptance: chosen treatment (modify, retain, avoid, share), responsible owner, implementation timeline, evidence of completion.
Information Classification
Information assets classified by sensitivity. Handling rules per classification. Labeling, storage, transmission, disposal requirements per level.
Incident Management
Information security incident detection, reporting, response, lessons learned. The capability that tests whether your ISMS works under stress.
Business Continuity
BCP and DR planning integrated with information security. Backup integrity, recovery time objectives, alternate site arrangements.
UAE Information Security Landscape
UAE has tightened data protection and cybersecurity dramatically. ISO 27001 is increasingly mandatory rather than competitive advantage.
UAE Data Protection Law
Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection — mandatory for personal data processors. ISO 27001 ISMS provides the management system to operationalize compliance.
UAE Cybersecurity Council
National cybersecurity strategy and incident response framework. ISO 27001 alignment supports compliance with national cybersecurity standards.
TDRA Regulations
Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority mandates information security standards for licensed entities. ISO 27001 is the de facto baseline.
DESC Standards
Dubai Electronic Security Center sets the Information Security Regulation (ISR) for Dubai government and contractors. ISO 27001 aligns with ISR requirements.
ADGM & DIFC Data Protection
ADGM Data Protection Regulations 2021 and DIFC Data Protection Law No. 5 of 2020 — financial free zone data protection. ISO 27001 supports compliance.
Banking & CBUAE
Central Bank of UAE cybersecurity requirements for banks and financial institutions. ISO 27001 is typically required, often alongside additional CBUAE-specific standards.
How We Implement ISO 27001
A 5-step methodology calibrated for UAE regulatory context — typically 5-12 months from gap analysis to certification.
Scope & Gap Analysis
Define ISMS scope (locations, services, assets), conduct gap analysis against ISO 27001:2022, identify which Annex A controls need implementation.
Risk Assessment & SoA
Asset inventory, threat and vulnerability analysis, risk evaluation, Statement of Applicability for all 93 controls, risk treatment plan.
ISMS Documentation
Information Security Policy, supporting policies (access, BYOD, remote working, supplier security), procedures, classification scheme, incident response plan.
Implementation & Training
Roll out controls (technical, procedural, training). Awareness program. Internal auditor training. The bulk of certification timeline.
Audit & Certification
Internal audit, management review, pre-certification audit. We sit beside you through Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audits.
Industries That Need ISO 27001
Information security has become a tender requirement, regulatory mandate, and customer expectation in regulated sectors.
Tech & SaaS Companies
Banking & Financial Services
Healthcare & Medical Data
Telecom & ISP
Government Contractors
Data Centers & Cloud
Why TheCorpBridge for ISO 27001
ISO 27001 is technical, compliance-heavy, and unforgiving of weak Statement of Applicability documentation.
UAE Data Protection Depth
Direct knowledge of UAE Federal Data Protection Law, DESC ISR, TDRA standards, ADGM/DIFC requirements, CBUAE expectations.
SoA Discipline
The Statement of Applicability is where most implementations fail audit. We build SoAs that survive certification body and customer due diligence scrutiny.
IMS-Ready by Design
Annex SL alignment with ISO 9001 — deliver ISO 27001 as standalone OR bundle with Quality for tech sector clients. Integrated documentation.
Audit-Grade Documentation
Risk assessments, treatment plans, evidence records built to defend in certification audits and customer security questionnaires.
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