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Alan Parker

Alan Parker is an ISO 27001 certified lead auditor and consultant of over 10 years and founder of Iseo Blue Limited. He helps UK SMEs achieve certification in 90 days or less - often without a dedicated security team or a large budget. With over 30 years in IT governance and information security, Alan works with software companies, IT service providers, managed service providers, and professional services firms across the UK, Europe, and internationally. Qualifications: B.Sc (Hons) Information Systems, CISMP certified, ITIL Expert, PRINCE2 Practitioner. Named IT Project Expert of the Year (2024, UK). ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ANAB accredited certifier issued. Alan writes in plain English for busy teams who need to get things done. Connect on LinkedIn, or explore his free ISO 27001 tools and templates at iseoblue.com.

ISO 27001 Nonconformity and Corrective Action Guide

19 April 2026

By Alan Parker

Learn how to handle an ISO 27001 nonconformity and corrective actions. My guide steps you through how they work and what to do.

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ISO 27001 Continual Improvement: Making It Real

18 April 2026

By Alan Parker

Learn how to implement ISO 27001 continual improvement, per clause 10 of the standard with my guide and tools.

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ISO 27001 Myths Busted: 10 Things People Get Wrong

8 April 2026

By Alan Parker

ISO 27001 is widely misunderstood — too big, too expensive, too IT-focused. We bust 10 of the most persistent myths with facts, figures, and plain English.

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What Do ISO 27001 Auditors Actually Look For?

8 April 2026

By Alan Parker

ISO 27001 auditors go well beyond checking your policy documents. Here's what experienced ISO 27001 auditors actually look for.

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ISO 27001 ROI: How to Measure the Value of Certification

8 April 2026

By Alan Parker

ISO 27001 is an investment, but what do you actually get back? This guide explains how to measure the ISO 27001 ROI for certification.

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ISO 27001 and AI: What Organisations Need to Consider

7 April 2026

By Alan Parker

AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot create new information security risks. Here's how ISO 27001 and AI relate — and what you need to document.

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ISO 27001 vs GDPR: How They Relate

7 April 2026

By Alan Parker

ISO 27001 and GDPR are often mentioned together, but they're very different things. This guide explains how they relate, where they overlap, and requirements.

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ISO 27001 Password Policy: How to Write One

6 April 2026

By Alan Parker

Learn what an ISO 27001 password policy must contain, what auditors look for, and how to write one that works in practice — not just on paper.

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ISO 27001 for Law Firms: What You Need to Know

6 April 2026

By Alan Parker

Law firms hold some of the most sensitive data imaginable. This guide explains how ISO 27001 applies to legal practices, what clients expect, and how to get certified.

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How to Choose an ISO 27001 Certification Body (UK Guide)

6 April 2026

By Alan Parker

Not all ISO 27001 certification bodies are equal. This guide explains UKAS-accredited and non-accredited bodies, how to shortlist, and what to ask.

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