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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 Write an Information Security Policy (ISO 27001)

2 April 2026

By Alan Parker

Learn how to write an information security policy under ISO 27001 - What it must contain, what auditors look for, and how to make it work for your organisation.

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ISO 27001 for Small Businesses: A Practical Guide

2 April 2026

By Alan Parker

This guide explains how ISO 27001 for small businesses can make sense and how to implement and certify without a big budget or a dedicated compliance team.

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How Long Does ISO 27001 Take?

2 April 2026

By Alan Parker

How long does ISO 27001 take? I explore a realistic timeline for ISO 27001 from kick-off to certified and what speeds the process up and what slows it down.

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ISO 27001 for Startups: What You Need to Know

2 April 2026

By Alan Parker

How we target ISO 27001 can differ between different types of businesses, and where you are on that journey. Learn how I approach ISO 27001 for startups.

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What Happens If You Fail an ISO 27001 Stage 2 Audit?

1 April 2026

By Alan Parker

Failing an ISO 27001 Stage 2 audit doesn't mean the end of your certification journey. Here's what actually happens — and how to avoid being in that position.

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The ICO Fined Capita £14 Million. Here’s What It Means for Smaller Businesses.

1 April 2026

By Alan Parker

In October 2025, Capita received the ICO's largest ever fine — and ISO 27001 was specifically mentioned in the findings. Here's what UK SMEs should take from it

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Stuck at 60%: Why Your ISO 27001 Project Stalled – And How to Get Moving Again

24 November 2025

By Alan Parker

It's common to see an ISO 27001 project stalled at 60% - Learn how to deal with stolen attention, lost owners, fuzzy scope and perfectionism stopping it.

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Mastering ITIL Practices: A Comprehensive Guide to Streamlining IT Services

7 October 2025

By Alan Parker

Learn about mastering itil practices in the context of ITIL 4, with clear explanations, everyday examples and tips you can use with a real IT team.

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Exploring ITIL Best Practices

7 October 2025

By Alan Parker

Learn about exploring itil best practices in the context of ITIL 4, with clear explanations, everyday examples and tips you can use with a real IT team.

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ITSM vs ITIL: Understanding the Difference

7 October 2025

By Alan Parker

Learn about itsm vs itil in the context of ITIL 4, with clear explanations, everyday examples and tips you can use with a real IT team.

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