Welcome to the TrustNet ISO 27001 Knowledge Hub

Your go-to resource for understanding, implementing, and maintaining ISO 27001 compliance. Whether you’re just starting your journey, preparing for certification, or seeking to optimize your ISMS, this hub provides clear, actionable guidance and resources for every stage.

Where Are You in the Compliance Process?

Foundational

New to ISO 27001? Start here to learn the fundamentals, benefits, and global relevance.

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Operational

Preparing for certification? Explore requirements, implementation steps, and audit preparation.

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Strategic

Need to maintain compliance or optimize your ISMS? Access advanced resources, automation, and continuous improvement strategies.

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Foundational

ISO 27001 Introduction

What is ISO 27001?
Understand the basics, history, and purpose of the ISO 27001 standard.
Why is ISO 27001 important?
Explore the benefits of certification, including customer trust, competitive advantage, and regulatory alignment.
ISO 27001 vs. Other Standards
Compare ISO 27001 with SOC 2, NIST CSF, and other frameworks to determine what’s right for your organization.

Introduction to ISMS
Learn what an Information Security Management System is and why it’s the backbone of ISO 27001.
Clauses 4–10 Explained
Dive into the core requirements for context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement.
Annex A Controls Breakdown
Get a detailed overview of the 93 Annex A controls, grouped by domain, and understand how they protect your organization.

ISMS Development
Step-by-step guidance for defining scope, identifying assets, and building your ISMS.
Gap Analysis
How to conduct a gap assessment, identify deficiencies, and create a remediation plan.
Risk Assessment & Treatment
Tools and templates for performing risk assessments and developing a risk treatment plan.
Policy & Procedure Templates
Access sample policies and procedures to accelerate your implementation.

Operational

ISO 27001 Certification Process

Certification Stages
Understand the difference between Stage 1 (documentation review) and Stage 2 (implementation audit).
Timeline and Costs
Typical timelines, what drives costs, and budgeting tips for your certification project.
Audit Preparation
Learn how to collect, organize, and present evidence to your auditor for a smooth audit experience.

Required Documentation
List of mandatory documents and records, including ISMS scope, risk assessment, SoA, and more.
Policy Templates
Downloadable templates for information security policy, access control, incident response, and more.
Procedure Examples
Real-world examples of procedures for risk management, internal audits, and corrective actions.

ISO 27001 vs. SOC 2
Key differences in scope, certification, and control focus.
ISO 27001 vs. NIST CSF
Compare frameworks to help you choose the best fit for your business needs.
ISO 27001 vs. ISO 27002
Clarify how ISO 27001’s requirements relate to ISO 27002’s implementation guidance.

Strategic

ISO 27001 FAQs

Common Questions
Answers to frequent questions about scope, controls, certification, and more.
Detailed Answers
In-depth explanations of complex topics, such as handling cloud services, excluding controls, and audit timelines.

Risk Assessment Tools
Curated list of digital tools and templates to streamline your risk management process.
Control Checklists
Downloadable Annex A control checklists for self-assessment and audit readiness.
Policy & Evidence Libraries
Access sample documentation and evidence logs to support your ISMS.

What is ISO 27001?
Understand the basics, history, and purpose of the ISO 27001 standard.
Why is ISO 27001 important?
Explore the benefits of certification, including customer trust, competitive advantage, and regulatory alignment.
ISO 27001 vs. Other Standards
Compare ISO 27001 with SOC 2, NIST CSF, and other frameworks to determine what’s right for your organization.

Introduction to ISMS
Learn what an Information Security Management System is and why it’s the backbone of ISO 27001.
Clauses 4–10 Explained
Dive into the core requirements for context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement.
Annex A Controls Breakdown
Get a detailed overview of the 93 Annex A controls, grouped by domain, and understand how they protect your organization.

ISMS Development
Step-by-step guidance for defining scope, identifying assets, and building your ISMS.
Gap Analysis
How to conduct a gap assessment, identify deficiencies, and create a remediation plan.
Risk Assessment & Treatment
Tools and templates for performing risk assessments and developing a risk treatment plan.
Policy & Procedure Templates
Access sample policies and procedures to accelerate your implementation.

Certification Stages
Understand the difference between Stage 1 (documentation review) and Stage 2 (implementation audit).
Timeline and Costs
Typical timelines, what drives costs, and budgeting tips for your certification project.
Audit Preparation
Learn how to collect, organize, and present evidence to your auditor for a smooth audit experience.

Required Documentation
List of mandatory documents and records, including ISMS scope, risk assessment, SoA, and more.
Policy Templates
Downloadable templates for information security policy, access control, incident response, and more.
Procedure Examples
Real-world examples of procedures for risk management, internal audits, and corrective actions.

ISO 27001 vs. SOC 2
Key differences in scope, certification, and control focus.
ISO 27001 vs. NIST CSF
Compare frameworks to help you choose the best fit for your business needs.
ISO 27001 vs. ISO 27002
Clarify how ISO 27001’s requirements relate to ISO 27002’s implementation guidance.

Common Questions
Answers to frequent questions about scope, controls, certification, and more.
Detailed Answers
In-depth explanations of complex topics, such as handling cloud services, excluding controls, and audit timelines.

Risk Assessment Tools
Curated list of digital tools and templates to streamline your risk management process.
Control Checklists
Downloadable Annex A control checklists for self-assessment and audit readiness.
Policy & Evidence Libraries
Access sample documentation and evidence logs to support your ISMS.

Explore each section for in-depth guides, templates, and expert insights to accelerate your ISO 27001 journey with TrustNet.

Welcome to the TrustNet ISO 27001 Knowledge Hub

Where Are You in the Compliance Process?

ISO 27001 Introduction

ISO 27001 Requirements

ISO 27001 Implementation

ISO 27001 Certification Process

ISO 27001 Documentation

ISO 27001 vs. Other Standards

ISO 27001 FAQs

ISO 27001 Resources

ISO 27001 Introduction

ISO 27001 Requirements

ISO 27001 Implementation

ISO 27001 Certification Process

ISO 27001 Documentation

ISO 27001 vs. Other Standards

ISO 27001 FAQs

ISO 27001 Resources

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