Scenario 10: NetworkFuse develops, manufactures, and sells network hardware. The company has had an operational information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001 requirements and a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 9001 for approximately two years. Recently, it has applied for a j^ombined certification audit in order to obtain certification against ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 9001.
After selecting the certification body, NetworkFuse prepared the employees for the audit The company decided to not conduct a self-evaluation before the audit since, according to the top management, it was not necessary. In addition, it ensured the availability of documented information, including internal audit reports and management reviews, technologies in place, and the general operations of the ISMS and the QMS. However, the company requested from the certification body that the documentation could not be carried off-site
However, the audit was not performed within the scheduled days because NetworkFuse rejected the audit team leader assigned and requested their replacement The company asserted that the same audit team leader issued a recommendation for certification to its main competitor, which, for the company's top management, was a potential conflict of interest. The request was not accepted by the certification body
According to scenario 10, NetworkFuse requested from the certification body to review all the documentation only on-site. Is this acceptable?
According to ISO/IEC 270G1. why shall organizations document nonconformities?
Who should be involved, among others, in the draft, review, and validation of information security procedures?
Which of the following processes may involve increasing risk in order to pursue an opportunity?
Invalid Electric, a manufacturer of electrical components, is preparing for its upcoming ISO 27001 certification audit. This is the first time the company has undergone such an audit, and many of its employees are not familiar with the process. The management team is concerned that employees may not be adequately prepared for interviews and the scrutiny of documentation during the audit.
To ensure that employees are ready for the audit, the management team is considering several options to help them understand what to expect and how to handle the auditor's questions confidently.
How can Invalid Electric's ensure that Us employees are prepared for the audit?