How to implement ISMS with a GRC Platform | ISO 27001 in Practice
Information Security Management is no longer just about passing audits, it’s about building resilience, trust, and operational control.
This whitepaper explains how modern organizations can implement and operate an ISMS within a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) platform, transforming ISO 27001 from documentation into measurable, auditable practice.
Learn how leading financial institutions and public organizations structure their information security programs using CERRIX and similar GRC platforms, achieving continuous compliance, automated control testing, and full visibility across risks, policies, and incidents.
What You’ll Learn
- How to operationalize ISO 27001 through an integrated ISMS framework
- The six core ISMS components: from policy to continuous improvement
- How risk ownership, control testing, and audit readiness work in a GRC environment
- Practical implementation steps following the Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycle
- How CERRIX supports ISO 27001, NIS2, and DORA compliance within one platform
Whether you’re building your first ISMS or modernizing an existing one, this guide will help you:
- Replace spreadsheets with structure
Learn how to centralize policies, risks, and controls into one system of record. - Increase visibility and controls
Discover how dashboards and KPIs provide real-time oversight of compliance status and security posture. - Streamline audits
See how continuous evidence collection and audit trails simplify certification and monitoring. - Build resilience
Turn incident data and control testing into actionable insights that strengthen your ISMS maturity.
Who Should Read This
This whitepaper is written for professionals responsible for information security and risk governance, including:
- Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
- IT Risk and Compliance Managers
- Internal Auditors and Quality Officers
- Information Security Leads preparing for certification or regulatory alignment