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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.

  • In this context, many organizations face very practical questions, such as:
  • Where do we start with the implementation of ISO 27001?
  • How do we efficiently fulfill the 93 Annex A controls?
  • How do we create a Statement of Applicability (SoA)?
  • 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.

  • Core elements of ISO 27001:
  • Establishment of a systematic Information Security Management System (ISMS)
  • Risk-based approach for identifying and treating security risks
  • Definition of roles, responsibilities, and governance structures
  • Implementation of security measures through 93 Annex A controls
  • Continuous improvement through audits, monitoring, and management reviews

When is ISO 27001 particularly beneficial?

The standard provides a structured foundation to systematically manage information security risks and to establish sustainable security processes. In addition, ISO 27001 offers an ideal basis for NIS2 compliance, as many NIS2 requirements are already covered by an ISO 27001 ISMS. Typical situations in which ISO 27001 is particularly relevant include:
  • Processing of sensitive or business-critical data
  • Customer requirements or tenders requiring ISO 27001 certification
  • Increasing cyber risks and rising demands for information security
  • Regulatory requirements (e.g., in the context of the NIS2 Directive)
  • Establishing a systematic and auditable security management system
  • Internationally operating companies requiring a recognized security standard

Our Services

  • Pre-Assessment & Gap Analysis
  • Implementation Roadmap
  • Risk Assessment & Risk Treatment
  • Audit Preparation & Certification Support
  • Continuous Improvement & Operations

Our 4-Phase Approach

Analysis of existing security structures, definition of the ISMS scope, and planning of the structured ISMS implementation.
Systematic identification, assessment, and prioritization of security risks, as well as definition of appropriate measures.
Introduction of the required processes, policies, and organizational structures to implement the ISMS in day-to-day business operations.
Preparation for internal and external audits as well as support through to successful certification in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001.

Key Deliverables

  • ISO 27001 Gap Analysis & ISMS Scope Definition
  • Asset Inventory & Information Classification
  • Statement of Applicability (SoA) & Annex A Control Coverage
  • ISMS Policies & Complete Documentation Package
  • Audit Preparation & Certification Readiness Report

Enablement of your teams through Trainings & Workshops

→ Formats
  • In-House – delivered on-site at your organization
  • Virtual – online, interactive sessions
  • Public Courses – open enrollment trainings
  • Train-the-Trainer – enable internal multipliers
→ Your Benefits
  • 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
→ Training: Fundamentals of Information Security – according to ISO/IEC 27001:2022

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

→ Training: Cyber Security for Critical Infrastructures – Understanding and Implementing NIS2 & CER

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

→ Training: Cybersecurity & EU Regulatory Overview

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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