ISO 27001 Certified Migration Process

ISO 27001 Compliant Data Migration with Automated Security Controls

Maintain ISO 27001 certification during data migration with automated security controls, comprehensive risk assessments, and complete audit trails. Achieve compliance in 4-6 weeks with 70% cost savings.

Complete ISO 27001 Annex A Controls Coverage

A.8: Asset Management

Automated data classification, asset inventory, and information handling procedures

A.8.1: Asset inventory
A.8.2: Information classification
A.8.3: Media handling

A.9: Access Control

Role-based access, authentication, and authorization management

A.9.1: Access control policy
A.9.2: User access management
A.9.4: System access control

A.10: Cryptography

Encryption at rest and in transit with key management

A.10.1: Cryptographic controls
AES-256 encryption
TLS 1.3 in transit

A.12: Operations Security

Change management, capacity management, and malware protection

A.12.1: Operational procedures
A.12.3: Backup procedures
A.12.4: Logging & monitoring

A.14: System Acquisition

Security requirements and secure development lifecycle

A.14.1: Security requirements
A.14.2: Secure development
A.14.3: Test data protection

A.16: Incident Management

Incident response, reporting, and evidence collection

A.16.1: Incident management
Automated alerting
Evidence preservation

ISO 27001 Migration Compliance Checklist

Information Security Management System (ISMS)

Risk assessment completed and documented
Statement of Applicability (SoA) updated for migration
Risk treatment plan includes migration risks
Management approval for migration approach

Data Protection & Encryption

AES-256 encryption at rest for all data
TLS 1.3 encryption for data in transit
Field-level encryption for sensitive data
Cryptographic key management with rotation

Access Control & Authentication

Role-based access control (RBAC) implemented
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) required
Principle of least privilege enforced
Access reviews and periodic recertification

Audit Trail & Logging

Comprehensive audit logs for all operations
Immutable log storage with tamper detection
Log retention for required compliance period
Real-time monitoring and alerting

Incident Response & Business Continuity

Incident response plan for migration issues
Rollback procedures tested and documented
Business continuity plan updated
Disaster recovery procedures validated

4-Phase ISO 27001 Compliant Migration

1

Risk Assessment & Planning (Week 1)

Conduct ISO 27001 risk assessment specific to migration. Identify information assets, assess threats and vulnerabilities, determine risk treatment options, and update Statement of Applicability.

Asset identificationRisk assessmentSoA update
2

Security Controls Implementation (Weeks 2-3)

Implement all required ISO 27001 Annex A controls for migration: encryption, access controls, logging, monitoring, backup procedures, and incident response mechanisms.

Encryption setupAccess controlsAudit logging
3

Compliant Migration Execution (Week 4)

Execute migration with all security controls active. Continuous monitoring, real-time alerting, comprehensive audit trail generation, and automated compliance validation throughout the process.

Secure transferReal-time monitoringAudit trail
4

Validation & Documentation (Weeks 5-6)

Validate all controls are functioning correctly. Generate compliance reports, update ISMS documentation, conduct post-migration review, and prepare evidence for auditors.

Control validationDocumentationAudit evidence

People Also Ask

How do I maintain ISO 27001 certification during data migration?

Maintain ISO 27001 certification by conducting a migration-specific risk assessment, implementing all applicable Annex A controls, maintaining comprehensive audit trails, and updating your ISMS documentation. The migration must follow your established change management procedures, include security testing, and generate evidence for auditors. AI-powered migration automates control implementation, continuous monitoring, and compliance documentation, ensuring certification is maintained throughout the process.

Which ISO 27001 controls apply to data migration?

Key ISO 27001 controls for data migration include A.8 (Asset Management), A.9 (Access Control), A.10 (Cryptography), A.12 (Operations Security), A.14 (System Acquisition), A.16 (Incident Management), and A.18 (Compliance). Specific requirements include data classification, encryption at rest and in transit, role-based access control, comprehensive logging, backup procedures, change management, and incident response. The exact controls depend on your Statement of Applicability and risk assessment results.

Do I need to notify my certification body about data migration?

Yes, significant data migrations should be reported to your certification body as they represent a major change to your ISMS scope. Notify them during planning, provide your migration risk assessment and control implementation plan, and offer to schedule a surveillance audit post-migration if needed. Most certification bodies appreciate proactive communication and may provide guidance on compliance requirements. Automated compliance documentation makes it easy to demonstrate that all controls remained effective throughout the migration.

How long does ISO 27001 compliant migration take?

ISO 27001 compliant migration takes 4-6 weeks with AI automation versus 4-6 months with manual processes. The timeline includes risk assessment (1 week), security controls implementation (2 weeks), compliant migration execution (1 week), and validation with documentation (1-2 weeks). Automated control implementation, continuous compliance monitoring, and auto-generated audit trails significantly accelerate the process while ensuring all ISO 27001 requirements are met.

How much does ISO 27001 compliant migration cost?

ISO 27001 compliant migration costs $60,000-$80,000 with AI automation versus $200,000-$300,000 for manual compliance implementation, delivering 70-75% cost savings. The AI platform includes automated risk assessment, control implementation, continuous monitoring, comprehensive audit trail generation, and compliance documentation. This eliminates the need for expensive compliance consultants, manual control configuration, and extensive documentation efforts while ensuring all ISO 27001 requirements are met.

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