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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.

How to Prepare for an ISO 27001 Stage 2 Audit

5 April 2026

By Alan Parker

How to prepare for an ISO 27001 Stage 2 audit; what evidence auditors examine, and how to make sure your team is ready on the day.

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ISO 27001 Internal Audit Programme: How to Plan and Run It

5 April 2026

By Alan Parker

Here's my guide on how to run an ISO 27001 internal audit programme - from an ISO consultant of dozens of projects.

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What is ISO 27001 2022? What Changed From 2013

5 April 2026

By Alan Parker

What is ISO 27001 2022 version? This guide explains what changed, what stayed the same, and what it means for organisations pursuing or maintaining certification.

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Do I Need ISO 27001? How to Decide

5 April 2026

By Alan Parker

Asking yourself; Do I need ISO 27001? This guide walks you through the common triggers, who it's really for, and how to make the decision objectively.

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ISO 27001 vs PCI DSS: Which Do You Need?

4 April 2026

By Alan Parker

ISO 27001 vs PCI DSS — both relate to information security but they serve very different purposes. This guide helps you work out which one you need.

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ISO 27001 Management Review: A Complete Guide

4 April 2026

By Alan Parker

Learn what an ISO 27001 management review is, who must attend, what it needs to cover, and how to run one that satisfies auditors.

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ISO 27001 for SaaS Companies: A Practical Guide

4 April 2026

By Alan Parker

ISO 27001 is increasingly a must-have for SaaS companies winning enterprise deals. This guide explains what it means in practice for software businesses.

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How to Prepare for an ISO 27001 Stage 1 Audit

4 April 2026

By Alan Parker

Learn what happens in an ISO 27001 Stage 1 audit, what the auditor is looking for, and how to be ready on the day so you can move confidently to Stage 2.

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How to Complete an ISO 27001 Risk Assessment

3 April 2026

By Alan Parker

A practical, step-by-step guide to conducting an ISO 27001 risk assessment — covering methodology, scoring, and documentation that satisfies auditors.

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ISO 27001 Asset Register: How to Build One

3 April 2026

By Alan Parker

Learn how to build an ISO 27001 asset register that satisfies Control 5.9, keeps auditors happy, and is actually useful for managing your information assets.

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