Security Management Systems & Frameworks
The requirements for information security are continuously increasing – driven by rising cyber threats, growing regulatory requirements, and increasing expectations from customers and partners. Companies therefore need more than individual security measures: they require a structured and sustainably embedded security management system.
An Information Security Management System (ISMS) provides exactly this foundation. It enables organizations to systematically identify security risks, implement appropriate measures, and continuously improve information security. At the same time, an established ISMS creates transparency, clear responsibilities, and auditable processes.
SYNSPACE Switzerland supports companies in building, optimizing, and certifying an ISMS in accordance with the international standard ISO/IEC 27001 – from the initial assessment through risk management and implementation to successful certification and sustainable integration into daily business operations.
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In this context, many organizations face very practical questions, such as:
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Where do we start with the implementation of ISO 27001?
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How do we efficiently fulfill the 93 Annex A controls?
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How do we create a Statement of Applicability (SoA)?
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How do we prepare in a structured way for certification?
In Short: What is ISO 27001?
The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is the leading international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). It defines requirements for establishing, operating, and continuously improving a structured security management system within organizations.
In contrast to purely technical security standards, ISO 27001 takes a holistic view of information security: organization, processes, people, and technology are integrated into a systematic risk management approach. The objective is to protect information assets and manage security risks on a long-term basis.
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Core elements of ISO 27001:
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Establishment of a systematic Information Security Management System (ISMS)
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Risk-based approach for identifying and treating security risks
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Definition of roles, responsibilities, and governance structures
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Implementation of security measures through 93 Annex A controls
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Continuous improvement through audits, monitoring, and management reviews
When is ISO 27001 particularly beneficial?
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Processing of sensitive or business-critical data
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Customer requirements or tenders requiring ISO 27001 certification
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Increasing cyber risks and rising demands for information security
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Regulatory requirements (e.g., in the context of the NIS2 Directive)
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Establishing a systematic and auditable security management system
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Internationally operating companies requiring a recognized security standard
Our Services
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Pre-Assessment & Gap Analysis
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Implementation Roadmap
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Risk Assessment & Risk Treatment
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Audit Preparation & Certification Support
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Continuous Improvement & Operations
Our 4-Phase Approach

Assessment & Planning

Risk Management

Implementation

Audit & Certification
Key Deliverables
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ISO 27001 Gap Analysis & ISMS Scope Definition
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Asset Inventory & Information Classification
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Statement of Applicability (SoA) & Annex A Control Coverage
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ISMS Policies & Complete Documentation Package
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Audit Preparation & Certification Readiness Report
Enablement of your teams through Trainings & Workshops
- In-House – delivered on-site at your organization
- Virtual – online, interactive sessions
- Public Courses – open enrollment trainings
- Train-the-Trainer – enable internal multipliers
- Hands-on – real use cases from our consulting practice
- Interactive – workshops instead of traditional lectures
- Up-to-date – latest regulations and standards
- Swiss context – relevant, practical examples
- Enablement-focused – your teams become internal experts
- Role-based – tailored for executive and operational levels
Duration: 1 day | Level: Operational | Target Audience: Security Officers, IT Managers, Compliance
Content:
- ISO 27001:2022 – Structure & requirements,
- ISMS implementation (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
- Risk Assessment & Treatment
- Annex A Controls (all 93), internal audits & certification
Benefits: Full understanding of the standard, directly applicable
Duration: 1 day (Executive: 3h) | Level: Executive & Operational | Target Audience: C-Level, Compliance Officers, Risk Managers
Content:
- NIS2 Directive – Requirements & Scope
- CER Directive – Resilience of critical entities, management liability & fines, implementation roadmap
Benefits: Regulatory clarity for decision-makers
Duration: 1 day | Level: Executive & Operational | Target Audience: Security Officers, IT Managers, Compliance Officers, Management
Content:
- Overview of current cybersecurity regulations and standards
- ISO/IEC 27001 – Fundamentals of an Information Security Management System (ISMS)
- NIS2 Directive – Requirements for cybersecurity risk management and incident reporting
- Cyber Resilience Act – Security requirements for products with digital components
- Critical Entities Resilience Directive – Protection of critical infrastructures and resilience requirements
- Differences and interdependencies between regulation, standards, and practical implementation
- Governance, responsibilities, and management obligations
Benefits: Participants gain a clear overview of current cybersecurity standards and EU regulations as well as their practical implications for organization, products, and compliance strategies.
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Trainings
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Workshops
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Consulting
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Assessment (Support)
