Our Process
Our Process Is Tailored to Your Needs
Each organization has a unique information security footprint. We can assist with every facet of your security infrastructure.
How We Work
We Engage as Your Trusted Partner
No two organizations have the same information security needs. Our personal, customized service gives you tailored solutions for your particular infrastructure, your way of doing business, and your industry-specific circumstances.
Our methodology is simple: we combine our proven, proprietary methods with an instructive partnership to ensure your teams become self-sufficient and progressive while your operation is secure — so you're ready to achieve and maintain ISO certification.
Honesty and integrity in our relationships and the quality of our work always come first.
We tell it straight. No surprises — you'll always know where you stand.
Nothing is off the shelf. Every engagement is scoped to your specific situation.
We're serious people and information security is serious work.
Step by Step
How We Get You There
Achieving ISO certification or pre-certification readiness involves several steps. We can work with you in the specific areas where you want help.
Understanding ISO Standards
ISO has developed standards for various aspects of business — quality management, environmental management, information security, and more. The first step is determining which standards apply to your organization.
Gap Analysis
We conduct a thorough gap analysis, assessing your current management systems, processes, procedures, and technology against the requirements of your chosen ISO standard — identifying exactly what needs to change.
Develop Documentation
We develop or update the required documentation — policies, procedures, work instructions, and forms — to align precisely with the requirements of your chosen standard.
Implementation
We implement the necessary changes to your processes and systems based on the gap analysis findings. This may include training employees, updating infrastructure, and establishing new protocols.
Internal Audit
Once policies and procedures are in place, we conduct an internal audit (or act as your second-party auditors) to evaluate the effectiveness of the changes and ensure compliance with the standard.
Corrective Actions
We address any non-conformities identified during the internal audit by implementing corrective actions — resolving issues and improving processes before the formal certification review.
Management Review
We facilitate a management review meeting to assess the effectiveness of the implemented changes, review audit findings, and make any necessary adjustments to the management system.
Continuous Improvement
ISO certification is not a one-time achievement. It requires ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving your management system. JBW Group can help you continuously monitor processes, address non-conformities, and manage continual improvement.
A Note on Certification Audits
JBW Group does not perform ISO registration (certification) audits. Under ISO/IEC 17021-1 — the international standard governing the competence, consistency, and impartiality of management system certification bodies — organizations that provide consulting or implementation support are prohibited from also conducting the formal certification audit for the same client. This strict separation of duties exists to ensure the independence and integrity of the certification process. We prepare you thoroughly for your certification audit and can recommend accredited registrars — but the audit itself must be conducted by an independent, accredited certification body.
The Goal
Results You Can Use
The goal is to create a security culture that is aligned with organizational objectives. The deliverables for all offerings are documents your organization can use to meet regulatory requirements, reduce risks, cut costs, and compete more effectively in the marketplace.