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ISMS for SMEs: guided, not overwhelmed.

Customers ask for proof of information security, ISO/IEC 27001 certification is on the horizon, and the ISMS has to run alongside day-to-day business. Varmo guides you through the setup and keeps operations lean.

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WHAT YOU GET
  • Try it free for 30 days, with every feature
  • A setup wizard instead of empty templates
  • Employees report and read without counting as users
  • SoA, internal audit and management review in one system

1. A guided start

The setup wizard takes you step by step through the build: organisation, context, approvals, risk methodology, frameworks, asset structure and your first assets. Every step explains what it is about and why.

  • Templates for methodology and threats
  • Centrally maintained frameworks instead of spreadsheets
  • Mandatory steps clearly marked
Setup assistant: the first five steps from “Record your organisation” to “Invite team”, grouped by topic and ticked off.
The steps are grouped by topic; completed steps tick themselves off based on your data.

2. Assess and treat risks

System owners assess the protection requirements, and the risk analysis evaluates threats such as ransomware or the failure of a service provider. For every risk, it is clear who has to act next.

Risk matrix of the risk “Ransomware attack”: initial risk “very high” (frequent, threatens the existence of the organisation), expected residual risk after the measures “medium” (medium, considerable), i.e. two levels lower.
The risk matrix shows where the measures are meant to take the risk: from “very high” to “medium”.

3. Operations without reminder emails

Everyone sees their own tasks: implement a measure, carry out a control, acknowledge a policy, review a risk. Anything overdue stands out, on mobile too.

Tasks of the head of production on a mobile phone: tasks with due dates, each with a button to complete them.
Tasks on the go too, with the same button as on the desktop.

For small teams, too

In small organisations, one person often holds several roles. Where this conflicts with segregation of duties, it is recorded as a justified exception instead of being kept quiet. The four-eyes principle for approvals still always applies.

  • Roles based on tasks, not the organisation chart
  • Justified exceptions instead of hidden conflicts
  • Employees only see what they need

4. Ready for the audit

Statement of Applicability, evidence for each requirement, internal audit and management review are all in the same system. From the Starter plan, the readiness check shows where gaps remain before the certification audit.

Overall status in the readiness check report: 81 per cent, 0 expected major and 7 minor nonconformities, below it the status for each of clauses 4 to 10 and for Annex A with icon and text.
Overall grade, expected nonconformities and a traffic light per clause, from the data of the demo organisation.

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Frequently asked questions

We are only a few people. Is it worth it?

Yes. Small organisations in particular usually have one person looking after the ISMS alongside other duties. The guided process always shows them the next step. With the free trial, you can try every feature for 30 days.

Do we also need a consultant?

That depends on your experience. The software structures the process and explains every step, but it does not replace a professional assessment of your risks.

What does an ISMS cost?

The biggest cost is the working time of the people involved and, if you want them, consulting and the certification audit. Varmo reduces the effort for structure, evidence and reminders; plans and prices are on the pricing page, and the 30-day trial is free.

How close are you to ISO/IEC 27001?

In a personal demo, we show you the way to the readiness report, with no obligation. Or try it free for 30 days with every feature.

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