Mid-market defence technology company
ISMSImplementationforDefenceSupplier
6 months
to ISO 27001 certification
Zero
non-conformities at audit
3
new government contracts secured
THE CHALLENGE
The Challenge
The client was a mid-market defence technology company with ambitions to expand into government prime contracting. However, they lacked a formal information security management system, and their existing security controls were inconsistent and undocumented.
Without ISO 27001 certification, they were unable to bid on several significant government contracts that required demonstrated governance maturity. Their competitors were already certified, and the window for market entry was narrowing.
The leadership team needed a structured, time-bound approach that would deliver certification without disrupting their ongoing delivery commitments to existing clients.
OUR APPROACH
Our Approach
BNNOVATE conducted a comprehensive gap analysis against ISO 27001:2022, mapping the existing control environment and identifying critical gaps across policy, process, and technology controls.
We designed and implemented a right-sized ISMS that was proportionate to the organisation's risk profile and operational context. Rather than imposing a generic framework, we tailored the management system to integrate with existing business processes, minimising disruption while maximising governance uplift.
The implementation was delivered in a structured six-month program, with clear milestones, weekly governance checkpoints, and hands-on support for policy development, risk assessment, and controls implementation. We prepared the organisation for external audit, including mock audits and evidence package preparation.
THE OUTCOME
The Outcome
The client achieved ISO 27001 certification within six months, with zero non-conformities identified during the certification audit. The certifying body specifically noted the maturity and practicality of the management system.
Within twelve months of certification, the client secured three new government contracts that required demonstrated information security governance, representing significant revenue growth and market positioning improvement.
The ISMS continues to operate effectively with internal capability built during the implementation, reducing dependency on external advisory and ensuring sustainable governance maturity.
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