Unifying security and privacy into a single, resilient framework.
Belgrade, Serbia - September 25, 2025
Information security and privacy are often managed in silos, with separate teams, policies, and audits. However, in a regulatory landscape shaped by GDPR and global privacy laws, organizations increasingly need integrated frameworks. ISO 27001 provides the foundation for securing information, while ISO 27701 extends it to include privacy-specific controls.
ISO 27001 focuses on establishing, implementing, and maintaining an Information Security Management System (ISMS). It requires risk assessments, controls for confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and continuous improvement processes. ISO 27701 builds on this by introducing a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) that governs how personal data is collected, processed, stored, and shared.
When aligned, the two standards create a unified system that addresses both security and privacy holistically. Organizations no longer treat privacy as an add-on but as an integral part of their information governance strategy. This reduces duplication of efforts and ensures consistency across compliance obligations.
Infosec Assessors Group (IAG) helps organizations bridge the gap by conducting joint readiness assessments and designing integrated control frameworks. Their consultants identify overlapping requirements and streamline documentation, so that one audit cycle can satisfy both ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 requirements.
"Security and privacy are two sides of the same coin. Integrating ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 ensures organizations protect data while respecting rights," said Frederick Roth, Chief Information Security Officer at CypSec.
CypSec reinforces this integration with automation. Its policy-as-code platform enforces security and privacy rules simultaneously. For example, access to personal data can be governed by both security classifications (ISO 27001) and privacy constraints (ISO 27701), ensuring real-time compliance across systems.
The benefits extend beyond compliance. Unified frameworks reduce the risk of conflicting policies, simplify audits, and build stronger trust with customers and regulators. Organizations can demonstrate that they not only protect information but also respect individual privacy rights.
This approach is particularly valuable for multinational organizations that must satisfy multiple overlapping legal regimes. Aligning ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 creates a consistent global standard while retaining flexibility to meet local requirements.
Through their partnership, Infosec Assessors Group and CypSec deliver both expertise and technology for integrated compliance. Organizations benefit from expert assessments, tailored frameworks, and automated enforcement that makes unified security and privacy management practical and sustainable.
About Infosec Assessors Group: Infosec Assessors Group (IAG) is a Serbian cybersecurity consultancy specializing in PCI DSS, ISO standards, penetration testing, and risk management. For more information, visit infosecassessors.com.
About CypSec: CypSec delivers enterprise-grade risk management, Policy-as-Code, and compliance automation solutions. Together with IAG, it helps organizations unify security and privacy management under ISO frameworks. For more information, visit cypsec.de.
Media Contact: Daria Fediay, Chief Executive Officer at CypSec - daria.fediay@cypsec.de.