We are thrilled to announce that Zephior has successfully completed its internal audit for ISO 27001 compliance. This milestone represents a significant step forward in our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of information security and data protection.

About ISO 27001 and the Internal Audit

ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It provides a framework for organizations to protect their information assets. The internal audit is a crucial step in the ISO 27001 certification process, evaluating the effectiveness of our ISMS and ensuring we're on the right track for full compliance.

Key Audit Findings

Our internal audit, conducted on June 20, 2024, by a Vanta Authorized Internal Auditor, revealed several positive outcomes:

1. High Compliance Rate: We've achieved 87% completion of required controls, demonstrating substantial alignment with ISO 27001 standards.

2. Comprehensive Control Assignment: 100% of controls have been assigned, ensuring full coverage of all necessary areas.

3. Strong Network Implementation: Our consistent GCP implementation in the network setup ensures robust security and reliability.

4. Effective Access Rights Management: We've successfully implemented role-based access rights and strict adherence to the "need to know" principle.

5. Risk Management: Our risk management setup is well-implemented and aligned with best practices.

6. Quality Documentation: All our documents follow a standardized template, enhancing readability and consistency.

Areas for Improvement

While we're proud of our achievements, we're also committed to continuous improvement. The audit identified a few areas where we can enhance our ISMS:

1. We need to provide 11 pieces of missing evidence to achieve full compliance.

2. Some documents, while satisfactory, require dedicated owners to be assigned.

3. Certain documents, such as our network diagram, are in early stages and need ongoing maintenance.

Next Steps

We're already working on addressing these areas for improvement. Our team is dedicated to:

1. Collecting and submitting the missing pieces of evidence.

2. Assigning owners to all relevant documents.

3. Implementing a system for ongoing maintenance of all ISMS documents.

What This Means for Our Clients

This successful internal audit demonstrates our unwavering commitment to protecting your data and ensuring the security of our AI-driven RFP management platform. By aligning with ISO 27001 standards, we're:

1. Implementing best practices in information security.

2. Continuously improving our security measures.

3. Ensuring compliance with international data protection regulations.

4. Building trust and confidence in our services.

Looking Ahead

As we prepare for our external audit and full ISO 27001 certification, we remain committed to maintaining and improving our information security practices. This internal audit is not just a milestone—it's a stepping stone towards our goal of becoming the most trusted and secure AI-driven RFP management platform in the market.

We want to thank our team for their hard work in implementing our ISMS, and our clients for their trust in Zephior. We're excited about the future and the enhanced security and reliability we'll continue to provide.

Stay tuned for more updates as we progress towards full ISO 27001 certification!

To stay up to date with Zephior's dedication to cybersecurity, please visit: Trust Center