ISO 27001 Readiness & Implementation Support

Caracara Intelligence provides hands-on ISO 27001 consulting for UK SMEs, including ISMS implementation, technical control alignment, and acting as your Fractional Information Security Manager during certification.

We support organisations that lack the internal capacity or specialist expertise to lead certification confidently — whether starting from scratch or strengthening an existing ISMS.

Our work includes designing and operating ISMS programmes, stabilising failing systems, and taking organisations through UKAS-accredited ISO 27001 certification, including audit preparation, remediation, and ongoing compliance.

Who This Service Is For

This service is designed for organisations that want ISO 27001 certification but do not have the internal expertise to lead it effectively.

It is particularly suited to organisations that:

Do not have an in-house Information Security Manager
Need an ISMS built, improved, or stabilised
Have documentation in place but lack confidence it meets ISO 27001 requirements

We can lead, rebuild, or operate your ISMS — whatever stage it is currently at.

This service is not designed for organisations seeking template-based certification or minimal-effort compliance.

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Start with an ISO 27001 Gap Assessment

Most ISO 27001 engagements begin with a short gap assessment to establish the organisation’s current position against ISO 27001:2022.01:2022.

Typical engagement (1–2 week review)
• Review of existing controls, documentation, and risks
• Identification of gaps against ISO 27001:2022
• Certification roadmap with prioritised actions

Outputs
• Structured gap assessment report
• Risk and remediation priorities
• Clear timeline to certification

This assessment provides leadership with a clear, defensible view of what certification will require before committing to a full implementation programme.

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Gap Assessment & Certification Roadmap

A structured assessment to establish what’s required for ISO 27001 certification.
– Review of existing controls, documentation, and risks
– Identification of gaps and nonconformities
– Prioritised roadmap with clear next steps

This provides clarity on scope, effort, and timelines before implementation begins.
You leave with a clear roadmap that can be executed internally or delivered end-to-end by Caracara Intelligence.

ISMS Build or Improvement

Where required, we design, implement, or refine your ISMS so it is audit-ready:
— Policies, procedures, and registers
— Risk assessment and treatment plan
— Statement of Applicability
— Incident response and business continuity alignment
— Training and awareness materials
— Evidence templates and operational logs

All documentation is written specifically for your organisation — never generic templates — and is designed to withstand external audit scrutiny.

Acting as Your Information Security Manager

For organisations without an internal ISM, we can fulfil this role throughout certification and beyond.

We act as the accountable owner of the ISMS, not just an advisor.

This may include:
— Acting as the primary audit contact
— Representing you during Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits
— Answering auditor questions and presenting evidence
— Running internal audits and management reviews
— Managing corrective actions and follow-ups
— Attending the full certification audit where required

Your team focuses on delivery — we manage the ISMS and the audit process.

Technical Control Alignment

Practical implementation of Annex A controls within your existing environment:

— Identity and access management
— MFA and conditional access
— Logging, monitoring, and alerting
— Data lifecycle and retention controls
— Shadow IT and SaaS governance
— Backup and availability controls

We align real-world systems with ISO requirements in a way that is proportionate, practical, and defensible during audit

Ongoing Governance & Compliance Support (Optional)

For organisations that want continued support post-certification:

— Periodic risk reviews
— Internal audits
— Policy and documentation updates
— Refresher training
— Evidence collection and review
— Continuous improvement activities
— AI and Microsoft 365 governance oversight

Ideal for maintaining compliance and governance maturity without hiring a full-time Information Security Manager.

Deliverables

Depending on the scope of engagement, you will receive:

— A fully implemented, audit-ready ISMS
— ISO 27001:2022-compliant documentation
— Risk register and treatment plan
— Training and awareness materials
— Operational evidence and logs
— Technical control alignment
— Audit support and representation
— A clear, sustainable compliance plan