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ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Alignment

DR compliance that satisfies auditors and insurers.

DR plans structured to meet ISO 27001 Annex A.17 controls and Cyber Essentials requirements. Control mapping, evidence packs, and audit support for UK businesses seeking certification or satisfying enterprise due diligence.

Annex A.17

ISO 27001 controls mapped and evidenced in every DR plan

CE Plus

Cyber Essentials Plus DR requirements addressed and documented

100%

of clients pass ISO 27001 DR controls on first audit after alignment

UK-wide

compliance support for businesses across England, Scotland, and Wales

What We Deliver

Compliance alignment capabilities.

ISO 27001 Annex A.17 Alignment

DR plan structured to satisfy ISO 27001 Annex A.17 information security continuity controls. Control mapping produced so auditors can verify compliance without additional documentation.

Cyber Essentials DR Controls

DR documentation aligned to Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus requirements. Backup and recovery controls evidenced in the format required for certification.

Cyber Insurance Evidence Pack

DR documentation packaged to satisfy cyber insurance requirements. Tested DR plan, RTO and RPO targets, and annual test evidence formatted for insurer review.

Enterprise Due Diligence Support

DR documentation formatted to answer enterprise supplier questionnaires. ISO 27001 alignment, test evidence, and governance documentation all available in a single evidence pack.

Control Gap Assessment

Current DR controls assessed against ISO 27001 Annex A.17 and Cyber Essentials requirements. Gaps identified and remediation actions prioritised before your next audit.

Audit Support

On-site or remote support during ISO 27001 audits covering DR controls. Auditor questions answered, evidence presented, and any findings addressed promptly.

How It Works

From framework gap to audit-ready evidence.

01

Framework Requirements Review

ISO 27001 Annex A.17 and Cyber Essentials DR requirements reviewed against your current DR documentation. Gaps identified and prioritised.

02

Control Mapping

Existing DR controls mapped to framework requirements. Where controls exist but are not documented in the required format, documentation is updated.

03

Gap Remediation

Missing controls identified and remediation actions produced. Quick wins addressed immediately. Longer-term gaps incorporated into your DR improvement roadmap.

04

Evidence Pack Production

Compliance evidence pack produced covering all DR controls. Formatted for ISO 27001 auditors, Cyber Essentials assessors, and cyber insurance underwriters.

05

Pre-Audit Review

DR documentation reviewed before your audit. Any gaps identified in the pre-audit review are addressed before the auditor arrives.

06

Ongoing Compliance Maintenance

DR documentation kept current as your infrastructure changes. Annual review cycle aligned to your ISO 27001 surveillance audit and Cyber Essentials renewal.

UK Case Studies

DR compliance delivered across the UK.

Technology Company, London

Challenge: A London technology company was preparing for ISO 27001 certification. Their DR plan existed but was not structured to satisfy Annex A.17 requirements and had no control mapping.

Outcome: DR plan restructured and control mapping produced. ISO 27001 certification achieved with no non-conformities against DR controls. Certification completed on schedule.

Financial Services, Edinburgh

Challenge: An Edinburgh financial services firm needed to demonstrate ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials alignment in their DR documentation to satisfy a major enterprise client due diligence process.

Outcome: Compliance evidence pack produced covering both frameworks. Enterprise client satisfied with DR governance. Contract awarded with a three-year term.

Healthcare Supplier, Birmingham

Challenge: A Birmingham healthcare software supplier needed to align their DR documentation to ISO 27001 Annex A.17 to satisfy an NHS Trust supplier assurance requirement.

Outcome: DR documentation aligned to ISO 27001 and NHS Digital requirements. Supplier assurance passed. Contract extended and supplier placed on preferred supplier list.

Get Started

DR documentation that satisfies ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials.

We assess your current DR controls against ISO 27001 Annex A.17 and Cyber Essentials requirements, close the gaps, and produce an evidence pack that satisfies auditors, insurers, and enterprise clients. Free scoping call, no obligation.