CASE STUDY SPOTLIGHT: FROM COMPLIANCE GAPS TO ISO CERTIFICATION

The Challenge: Compliance Gaps Threaten Business Continuity

When a Sydney based financial and legal consulting firm approached their annual cyber insurance renewal, they were met with a harsh reality:

Their premium had doubled.
The insurer flagged multiple compliance deficiencies.
They lacked a centralised incident response plan, had no data classification policy, and poor documentation across the board.

With 70+ staff and a growing client base in the financial sector, the stakes were high. Without swift action, they risked losing client trust and coverage.

Our Solution: ISO 27001 Fast-Track Program

We deployed our ISO Certification Consultancy Service, tailored for Australian SMEs. The engagement included:

Phase 1: Gap Assessment

Mapped current practices against ISO 27001 Annex A controls.
Identified 22 critical gaps across governance, access control, and incident response.

Phase 2: Policy & Process Design

Developed a centralised ISMS framework.
Created practical, business-aligned policies (e.g., Acceptable Use, Data Classification, Access Control).

Phase 3: Risk Management

Built a custom Risk Register with likelihood-impact scoring.
Prioritised remediation based on business risk, not just compliance.

Phase 4: Implementation & Training

Rolled out controls across departments.
Conducted mock audits and staff training to build internal confidence.

Phase 5: Continuous Monitoring

Integrated our SOCaaS platform to automate log collection, alerting, and evidence gathering.
Enabled real-time visibility into control effectiveness—key for ISO’s continuous improvement model.

The Results: Certification and Beyond

In just six months, the firm achieved:

Outcome	Impact
ISO 27001 Certification	Passed with zero non-conformities
New Client Wins	Secured 3 new contracts in the finance sector
Insurance Savings	Reduced cyber insurance premium by 12%
Audit Readiness	Passed two third-party reviews with zero findings

Best Practices That Made It Work

Align Controls with Business Goals
Every technical control was mapped to a real-world business risk or objective.
Keep Policies Practical
We avoided jargon heavy documents. Instead, we created usable, role-specific guidance.
Automate Evidence Collection
Our SOCaaS integration ensured audit readiness without manual effort.

ISO 27001 isn’t just a badge it’s a business enabler.

For this client, it unlocked new markets, reduced insurance costs, and built a culture of security.

If you're an Australian SME navigating compliance, cyber insurance, or client trust challenges, our team can help you get certified fast.

Are you ready to strengthen your business and achieve ISO27001 certification? Let’s make it happen together.

CASE STUDY SPOTLIGHT: FROM COMPLIANCE GAPS TO ISO CERTIFICATION

The Challenge: Compliance Gaps Threaten Business Continuity