The ultimate guide:
ISO 27001 software
Specialised software makes it significantly easier, faster and more cost-effective to achieve ISO 27001 certification.
In this guide, we use specific examples from our SaaS solution to show you how to set up your information security management system (ISMS) and successfully obtain a ISO 27001 certification.
Klaus Foitzick
ISO 27001 auditor and ISMS expert of the activeMind AG
Why ISO 27001 certification is challenging
ISO/IEC 27001 is undoubtedly the global gold standard for information security standards. However, companies that want to obtain ISO 27001 certification are initially faced with a huge mountain of abstract requirements:
- How can the requirements of the standard be translated into practical tasks?
- How can these tasks be implemented in a structured manner within an effective ISMS?
- How can those responsible keep track of audit dates, resources, and risks at the same time?
If these questions sound familiar, ISMS software specialising in ISO 27001 is the decisive step towards achieving certification in a structured manner.
Why ISMS software offers the solution
ISMS software such as activeMind.cloud helps companies not only to understand the requirements of a standard such as ISO 27001, but also to implement them efficiently and demonstrate compliance in an auditable manner. The key advantages include:
- The often abstract requirements of the standard have already been translated into concrete task packages by experts.
- Tasks can be delegated, responsibilities clearly assigned and progress monitored in a traceable manner.
- Structured risk analyses without Excel facilitate comprehensibility and efficiency.
- Company-specific opportunities and risks as well as derived measures can be systematically taken into account in the workflow.
- Dashboards and management reports provide a realistic overview of the status of implementation before and during audits at any time.
With the help of software, companies can achieve their ISO 27001 certification not only faster, but also with significantly less friction. Below, we show you how this works in practice.
How does the SaaS solution help with ISO 27001 certification?
Kick-off workshop
The ISMS software is already optimally prepared for ISO 27001. In order to match this to the individual conditions of your company, we start the collaboration with a structured kick-off workshop (online). Together with the responsible persons in your organisation, our expert defines the most important basics for scope, risk analyses, regulatory documents, audit planning, and certification goals.
In the workshop, we determine which areas of the company and processes are to be covered by the ISMS. Based on your business model, we develop an initial risk map, identify relevant assets and agree on which roles and responsibilities are to be assigned internally.
You will then be given access to the activeMind.cloud compliance portal – with parameters already entered and the key results of the workshop. A first draft of the management manual is already available for you. This means you can work with software tailored to your organisation right from the start.
The advantage for you is that you don’t start with an empty system, but with a ready-to-use SaaS solution that leads you straight to the ISO 27001 audit.
Master plan and milestones
After the kick-off workshop, a complete master plan for ISO 27001 is already stored in the SaaS solution, which guides you through the process in a structured manner until certification is achieved.
This plan is based on best practices from numerous accompanied ISO 27001 projects in a wide range of industries and at various company sizes. It shows you which steps make sense in which order and which audit-relevant milestones typically need to be achieved.
Based on this master plan, we work with you to agree on specific dates – for example, for workshops, regulatory meetings, risk analyses, internal audits, and preparation for the external certification audit. The overview is available to you as a calendar, list of dates or Gantt chart.
Your advantage: the abstract goal of ISO 27001 certification becomes a clear project plan with comprehensible stages.
ISO 27001 requirements as tasks
The requirements of ISO 27001 are already mapped as concrete to-dos in the task area of the ISMS software. Our experts have translated the standard requirements into actionable instructions that can be directly integrated into everyday work.
This means that you will find the requirements from Annex A and ISO 27002, as well as the central management requirements of ISO 27001, as structured tasks in activeMind.cloud. Supplementary questionnaires and input masks ensure that you can concentrate on the relevant content.
Of course, tasks can be assigned to responsible persons, prioritised and monitored in terms of their status.
The advantage for you is that you can see at any time which measures are still missing for an auditable ISMS – and can focus your resources specifically on achieving certification readiness.
All documents in one place
For ISO 27001 certification, it is not only the implementation of measures that is crucial, but also comprehensible documentation. This is exactly where specialised ISMS software proves most useful.
Our SaaS solution activeMind.cloud provides you with templates for typical ISO 27001 documents, including guidelines, concepts, and protocols. An integrated document generator helps you create tailor-made content that relates directly to your organisation. If you book our service as an external information security officer, we will work with you to create all the regulatory documents and records necessary for certification.
All documents are stored in an audit-proof manner and can be continuously updated using structured input masks. The result is documentation that is not only complete but also auditable.
Advanced AI functions help with wording and optimisation. Dictation functions also speed up creation and maintenance.
The advantage for you is that you retain control over your entire ISO 27001 documentation and ensure that your audit does not fail due to missing or insufficient documentation.
Mastering internal audits
A key step on the path to ISO 27001 certification is a structured inventory: Where does the organisation currently stand – and which requirements have not yet been met?
With our ISMS software, we conduct an internal audit together. We use the software to assess the maturity level of your information security and prioritise the measures necessary to achieve certification.
Based on the agreed audit plan, all audit questions are stored as tasks in activeMind.cloud (when booking the external information security officer). This allows your managers to prepare specifically and gather relevant information in advance.
During the internal audit, our expert documents the results transparently directly in the system. This provides immediate clarity about strengths, weaknesses, and deviations from the standard. AI tools and voice input help to significantly speed up the audit process.
Immediately after completion, you will receive a complete audit report including all results and a management summary.
The advantage for you is that you receive a realistic assessment of your certification readiness – and at the same time, efficient preparation for the external ISO 27001 certification audit.
Passing the certification audit
The final step is to present the established ISMS to an external auditor. In this certification audit, all technical and organisational measures are checked to ensure that they meet the requirements of the ISO 27001 standard.
Our SaaS solution also plays to its strengths in the certification audit: By focusing on the audit questions, external auditors can see in a matter of seconds what has been implemented, how and by whom. Related documents such as risk analyses or documentation are always just a few clicks away.
Numerous successful ISO 27001 certification audits passed by our customers with few to no deviations prove that auditors highly value our software.
Your advantage: External auditors are provided with all relevant information and can check the respective implementation in as much detail as they wish. This saves everyone involved a lot of time and stress.
Accompanying ISMS consulting
In addition to using our ISMS software, you can draw on the expertise of activeMind AG consultants at any time. This allows you to combine a specialised SaaS solution with sound advice based on practical experience.
Whether you need occasional support or comprehensive assistance through to successful certification, we provide you with exactly the level of support that suits your organisation.
On request, we can also accompany you as an external information security officer – during the first certification period of three years for certification audits and the two surveillance audits.
Choose your ISMS software now
With ISMS software from activeMind.cloud, you can achieve your ISO 27001 certification in a structured, transparent, and significantly faster manner.
Many successful certifications by our customers confirm the practical approach and consistent focus on auditability and efficient implementation.
We would be happy to show you in a demo call directly in the software how the workflows are structured and how you can optimally prepare for your audit.
You can find an overview of all prices and additional offers on this page.
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Frequently asked questions for selecting ISO 27001 software
Does ISMS software have to be specialised for ISO 27001?
Yes. A SaaS solution for information security should ideally be tailored precisely to the relevant standard – in this case, ISO/IEC 27001.
Even though many standards contain similar elements, they differ in structure, terminology, and detailed requirements. If these are not clearly reflected in the software, gaps can quickly arise in practice – or unnecessary work outside the scope.
ISO 27001 is fully mapped as a standard in activeMind.cloud and implemented in an audit-oriented manner.
Which ISO 27001 requirements does ISMS software map?
Powerful ISO 27001 software maps the requirements of the standard as a continuous process – from gap analysis and risk analysis to action planning and audit preparation.
The aim is to introduce and continuously improve an information security management system. The SaaS solution does not replace technical protective measures such as firewalls or penetration tests – rather, it ensures that these measures are sensibly planned, documented, and monitored.
activeMind.cloud was developed on the basis of numerous successful certification projects and combines standard structure, implementation, and management in an integrated workflow.
Does ISO 27001 software help with audits and certification?
Yes. Good ISMS software maps the audit logic and test questions of ISO 27001 and supports preparation for internal and external audits.
It helps to make relevant information quickly accessible, document responsibilities, and provide the required evidence in a structured manner.
activeMind.cloud is strongly audit-focused and specifically supports organisations in efficiently achieving certification readiness.
Can ISO 27001 software be integrated with existing IT systems?
Yes. Modern SaaS solutions in the ISMS environment have interfaces for integrating existing systems such as ticketing, task management, or scheduling.
ISMS SaaS solutions are usually platform-independent and offer high data compatibility. This allows the advantages of the cloud and an organisation’s individual security requirements to be combined in a meaningful way.
activeMind.cloud already has various interfaces, with more in the pipeline. All recorded data can also be exported in common data formats and transferred to other systems.
Does ISO 27001 software also work without an external consultant?
Basically, yes. If the company has sufficient expertise, ISO 27001 software can also be used without external consulting.
Since the standard requirements have already been translated into tasks and templates or generators are available for some documents, qualified internal specialists can set up an auditable ISMS.
activeMind.cloud is also designed for this purpose. Nevertheless, in many cases we recommend accompanying consulting services – especially for scope definition, risk analyses, audit planning, and the creation of organisation-specific regulatory documents. This saves companies time and helps them avoid typical mistakes on the path to certification. With active support from activeMind AG, we estimate that certification can be achieved in nine to twelve months.
Guidance on other standards that you can comply with using our ISMS software:
