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ISO 27001 Certification at Mind

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What is ISO 27001?

ISO 27001 is an international standard for Information Security Management and provides a framework of good practice, including:

Why Mind chose ISO 27001

Charities are increasingly reliant on data and technology to deliver their missions. It is important that all staff are aware of their Information Security responsibilities and not just the IT teams.

The ISO 27001 standard provides a management process for ensuring information is managed securely across Mind and is audited by an external certification body, which provides assurance to boards, trustees and beneficiaries.

“Thanks to Smartdesc, Mind are now ISO 27001 certified. What we thought would be a very complex and resource intensive process, was not at all. Smartdesc not only drove the work forward but created and implemented the necessary documentation and processes. Our staff were called on only when required, with a focus on training and awareness, ensuring the information security management system was properly embedded and we could operate it with ease. This has given us great confidence in our risk management going forward.”

Phil Walsh, Head of Finance - Mind

How Smartdesc helped Mind achieve ISO27001

Mind opted for Smartdesc’s Information Security Management service which provides them with a dedicated and experienced Information Security specialist 3 days a week.

The specialist guided Mind through every stage of the process including:

What this certification means for Mind

Mind prioritised embedding the processes and controls thoroughly, which meant the project took 12 months from start to certification. This has resulted in:

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