KEY CONSIDERATIONS IN PREPARING SPECIFICATIONS FOR ISMS PROJECTS

Year 2025, Volume: 1 Issue: 2, 75 - 84, 16.12.2025

Tolga Mataracıoğlu , Duygu Fidancıoğlu

Abstract

In the digital era, where information security has become indispensable for institutional sustainability, establishing an Information Security Management System (ISMS) and obtaining ISO/IEC 27001 certification are of critical importance for organizations. However, successful completion of this process requires more than just hiring a consultancy firm; it demands strong management support, active institutional involvement, and well-prepared technical specifications. This study outlines the key considerations in preparing specifications for ISMS projects and provides practical recommendations to guide organizations through implementation. Topics such as consultant selection, project duration, scope definition, risk analysis, security controls, internal audit, and certification processes are elaborated to support effective, compliant, and sustainable ISMS projects aligned with international standards.

Keywords

Information Security Management System , ISO/IEC 27001 Certification , Risk Analysis and Management , Cybersecurity Consulting

Key Considerations in Preparing Specifications for ISMS Projects

Abstract

In the digital era, where information security has become indispensable for institutional sustainability, establishing an Information Security Management System (ISMS) and obtaining ISO/IEC 27001 certification are of critical importance for organizations. However, successful completion of this process requires more than just hiring a consultancy firm; it demands strong management support, active institutional involvement, and well-prepared technical specifications. This study outlines the key considerations in preparing specifications for ISMS projects and provides practical recommendations to guide organizations through implementation. Topics such as consultant selection, project duration, scope definition, risk analysis, security controls, internal audit, and certification processes are elaborated to support effective, compliant, and sustainable ISMS projects aligned with international standards.

Keywords

Information Security Management System , ISO/IEC 27001 Certification , Risk Analysis and Management , Cybersecurity Consulting

Ethical Statement

This article does not contain any studies involving human or animal subjects. Scientific and ethical principles were adhered to during the preparation of this study, and all referenced studies are listed in the references.

Thanks

Authors would like to thank to Dr. Ahmet Albayrak from Düzce University for his valuable comments and editorial effort.

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