Manufacturer Achieves ISO 27001 Certification
The Challenge
Precision Components supplied critical parts to 3 major automotive OEMs. In 2023, all three issued supplier security requirements mandating ISO 27001 certification within 12 months or face contract termination.
The stakes were clear: $15M in annual revenue and 40% of the company's business was at risk. But ISO 27001 certification seemed designed for IT companies, not manufacturers with limited IT resources.
The 320-person company had an IT team of 4, no dedicated security staff, and manufacturing systems that couldn't be easily modified for security controls.
Our Approach
Scope Definition & Gap Assessment
Month 1Defined ISMS scope covering customer data and IP. Assessed current controls against ISO 27001 Annex A, identifying 45 gaps.
ISMS Development
Month 2-4Developed Information Security Management System including policies, procedures, risk assessment methodology, and statement of applicability.
Control Implementation
Month 3-6Implemented technical and procedural controls prioritized by risk. Focused on customer data protection and IP security.
Internal Audit & Certification
Month 7-8Conducted internal audit, addressed findings, and achieved ISO 27001 certification from accredited certification body.
Solution Overview
ISO 27001 certification program including gap assessment, ISMS development, risk treatment, policy creation, staff training, and audit preparation.
The Results
Business Impact
"ISO 27001 was a business requirement we couldn't ignore. PlatOps got us certified faster than expected."
WWilliam Foster, CEOPrecision Components Manufacturer
"We won two new customers specifically because we had ISO 27001 and competitors didn't."
JJennifer Walsh, Sales DirectorPrecision Components Manufacturer
Key Takeaways
- ISO 27001 scope definition is critical for manageable certification
- Manufacturing can achieve certification with appropriate scoping
- Customer requirements are driving manufacturing security investment
- Certification provides competitive advantage in supplier selection
Key Outcome
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