🔐 Hack23 AB — Information Security Management System

Security Excellence Through Transparency
Enterprise-grade ISMS for Innovation-driven Security Consulting

**Document Owner:** CEO | **Version:** 3.2 | **Last Updated:** 2026-01-25 (UTC) **🔄 Review Cycle:** Quarterly | **⏰ Next Review:** 2026-04-25

## 🏆 **Phase 1 Foundation Excellence — COMPLETE (November 2025)** **Hack23 AB** has achieved enterprise-grade security maturity through systematic implementation of ISO 27001:2022, NIST CSF 2.0, and CIS Controls v8.1. Our **radical transparency** approach — publishing 70% of our ISMS publicly — demonstrates that security through robust processes creates competitive advantages, not vulnerabilities. ### Security Posture Summary | Achievement | Target | Actual | Status | |-------------|--------|--------|--------| | **OpenSSF Scorecard** | >8.5 | See live badges: [](https://scorecard.dev/viewer/?uri=github.com/Hack23/cia) [](https://scorecard.dev/viewer/?uri=github.com/Hack23/blacktrigram) [](https://scorecard.dev/viewer/?uri=github.com/Hack23/cia-compliance-manager) [](https://scorecard.dev/viewer/?uri=github.com/Hack23/European-Parliament-MCP-Server) [](https://scorecard.dev/viewer/?uri=github.com/Hack23/euparliamentmonitor) [](https://scorecard.dev/viewer/?uri=github.com/Hack23/riksdagsmonitor) | 🟡 Solid foundation for Phase 2 >9.0 | | **Critical Vulnerabilities** | 0 | 0 | ✅ Zero outstanding (Q4 2025) | | **Compliance Coverage** | 95% | 100% | ✅ ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls | | **ISMS Documentation** | 100% | 43/43 policies | ✅ 70% public transparency | | **System Availability** | >99.5% | 99.8% | ✅ Zero critical incidents | **Live Security Evidence:** [](https://scorecard.dev/viewer/?uri=github.com/Hack23/cia) [](https://scorecard.dev/viewer/?uri=github.com/Hack23/blacktrigram) [](https://scorecard.dev/viewer/?uri=github.com/Hack23/cia-compliance-manager) [](https://scorecard.dev/viewer/?uri=github.com/Hack23/European-Parliament-MCP-Server) [](https://scorecard.dev/viewer/?uri=github.com/Hack23/euparliamentmonitor) [](https://scorecard.dev/viewer/?uri=github.com/Hack23/riksdagsmonitor) **📊 Real-Time Monitoring:** [ISMS Metrics Dashboard](./ISMS_METRICS_DASHBOARD.md) • [Security Metrics](./Security_Metrics.md) ## 🤝 **Why Radical Transparency?** Hack23 AB's **70% public ISMS** (only credentials, account numbers, and financial details redacted) represents a strategic competitive advantage: **🏆 For Clients:** - **Accelerated Trust:** Self-service security validation eliminates lengthy diligence questionnaires - **Proof of Expertise:** Live demonstration of enterprise-grade security implementation - **Transparency Accountability:** Public commitment to security excellence drives continuous improvement **🏛️ For Auditors:** - **Audit Efficiency:** Pre-packaged evidence is estimated to reduce audit preparation time by up to 60% - **Framework Alignment:** Clear ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls mappings with live evidence - **Continuous Validation:** Real-time OpenSSF Scorecard, SonarCloud, FOSSA results **💼 Business Impact:** - Target: compress sales cycles from 6 months → 3 months - Premium pricing justified by demonstrable security maturity - Competitive moat: transparency barrier competitors cannot replicate without similar investment **"True security comes from robust processes and continuous improvement, not from hiding our methodologies."** — James Pether Sörling, CEO/CISO ## 🎯 **Executive Statement** **Welcome to Hack23 AB's comprehensive ISMS documentation.** Founded in **June 2025** (Organization Number: 559534-7807), Hack23 AB operates as a Swedish cybersecurity consulting company demonstrating radical transparency through our industry-first public ISMS. **🏢 Single-Person Company:** Hack23 AB is operated by CEO/Founder James Pether Sörling. Our ISMS demonstrates that enterprise-grade security is achievable through innovative compensating controls: temporal separation, automation, external validation, and audit trail preservation. **Note:** The hack23.com website was registered in 2008 by the CEO, operating as an independent professional before formally establishing Hack23 AB in June 2025. As CEO with CISM/CISSP certifications and three decades of experience, I've structured Hack23 AB around a fundamental principle: **our Information Security Management System (ISMS) is not separate from our business - it IS our business model.** This integration allows us to deliver security consulting services while simultaneously developing products that demonstrate these principles in action. Our commitment to transparency extends beyond our open-source projects. This ISMS documentation itself serves as a testament to our belief that security through obscurity is a failed strategy. True security comes from robust processes, continuous improvement, and a culture where every decision considers security implications. *— James Pether Sörling, CEO/Founder* ## 🏛️ **Quick Start for Auditors** **Conducting ISO 27001, NIST CSF, or CIS Controls audit? Start here:** ### 1. Framework Compliance Evidence - **[📋 Compliance Checklist](./Compliance_Checklist.md)** — Complete ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls mappings with evidence links - **[✅ ISO 27001 Annex A Controls](./Compliance_Checklist.md#-iso-270012022-compliance-mapping)** — 100% control implementation status - **[📊 OpenSSF Scorecard Mapping](./Compliance_Checklist.md)** — Supply chain security evidence ### 2. Security Architecture & Controls - **[🔐 Information Security Strategy](./Information_Security_Strategy.md)** — Strategic security framework and governance - **[🏗️ Security Architecture](./SECURITY_ARCHITECTURE.md)** — Technical control implementation - **[🔒 Cryptography Policy](./Cryptography_Policy.md)** — Encryption standards and key management ### 3. Risk Management & Business Continuity - **[📉 Risk Register](./Risk_Register.md)** — Comprehensive risk inventory with treatments - **[📊 Risk Assessment Methodology](./Risk_Assessment_Methodology.md)** — Systematic risk scoring framework - **[🔄 Business Continuity Plan](./Business_Continuity_Plan.md)** — Resilience and recovery procedures ### 4. Operational Security - **[🚨 Incident Response Plan](./Incident_Response_Plan.md)** — Security incident handling procedures - **[🔍 Vulnerability Management](./Vulnerability_Management.md)** — Vulnerability lifecycle management - **[🛠️ Secure Development Policy](./Secure_Development_Policy.md)** — DevSecOps pipeline and SDLC security ### 5. Real-Time Security Metrics - **[📊 Security Metrics Dashboard](./Security_Metrics.md)** — Live KPI tracking and Phase 1 achievements - **[📊 ISMS Metrics Dashboard](./ISMS_METRICS_DASHBOARD.md)** — Policy review status and document health **Audit Efficiency:** All evidence pre-linked with real-time validation. Target average audit preparation time: **<8 hours**, estimated based on pre-packaged evidence and subject to validation through actual audit cycles. ## 🚀 **Quick Start for Clients** **Evaluating Hack23 AB for cybersecurity consulting? Start here:** ### 🔐 Core Security Policies - [Information Security Policy](./Information_Security_Policy.md) — Overarching security governance - [Information Security Strategy](./Information_Security_Strategy.md) — Strategic security roadmap - [Classification Framework](./CLASSIFICATION.md) — CIA impact analysis methodology ### 📊 Risk & Compliance - [Risk Register](./Risk_Register.md) — Identified risks and treatments - [Compliance Checklist](./Compliance_Checklist.md) — Framework alignment validation - [Security Metrics](./Security_Metrics.md) — Performance measurement ### 🛡️ Operational Security - [Incident Response Plan](./Incident_Response_Plan.md) — Security incident procedures - [Business Continuity Plan](./Business_Continuity_Plan.md) — Operational resilience - [Disaster Recovery Plan](./Disaster_Recovery_Plan.md) — Recovery procedures ### 🏗️ Product Security - [CIA Security Architecture](https://github.com/Hack23/cia/blob/master/SECURITY_ARCHITECTURE.md) — Enterprise authentication - [CIA Compliance Manager Security Architecture](https://github.com/Hack23/cia-compliance-manager/blob/main/docs/architecture/SECURITY_ARCHITECTURE.md) — Frontend-only rationale - [Black Trigram Security Architecture](https://github.com/Hack23/blacktrigram/blob/main/SECURITY_ARCHITECTURE.md) — Gaming platform security - [European Parliament MCP Server Security Architecture](https://github.com/Hack23/European-Parliament-MCP-Server/blob/main/SECURITY_ARCHITECTURE.md) — MCP server security - [EU Parliament Monitor Security Architecture](https://github.com/Hack23/euparliamentmonitor/blob/master/SECURITY_ARCHITECTURE.md) — Intelligence platform - [Riksdagsmonitor Security Architecture](https://github.com/Hack23/riksdagsmonitor/blob/master/SECURITY_ARCHITECTURE.md) — Swedish parliament monitor ### 📖 Documentation Standards - [Style Guide](./STYLE_GUIDE.md) — Formatting and consistency standards - [ISMS Transparency Plan](./ISMS_Transparency_Plan.md) — Radical transparency methodology ## 🎖️ **Security & Compliance Posture** **Security Certifications:** **Compliance Frameworks (100% Coverage):** ## 🚀 **CI/CD Status** [](https://github.com/Hack23/ISMS/actions/workflows/validate-documentation.yml) All ISMS documentation is continuously validated against: - ✅ Markdown linting standards - 🔗 Link integrity checks - 📋 Document structure requirements - 🔒 Security and sensitive data scanning - 🎨 STYLE_GUIDE.md v2.1 compliance (with documented exemptions for 12 legacy files) ## 🤖 **GitHub Copilot Integration** **AI-Powered ISMS Development:** Hack23 AB leverages GitHub Copilot with **8 specialized custom agents** and a **comprehensive skills library** for intelligent, security-by-design automation. ### 🎯 Custom Agents We've developed **8 domain-expert agents** that understand Hack23's ISMS framework and execute with minimal clarification: | Agent | Domain | Key Capabilities | |-------|--------|------------------| | 🔐 **[security-documentation-specialist](.github/agents/security-documentation-specialist.md)** | ISMS Documentation | ISO 27001 policies, security procedures, execution-first approach | | 📋 **[compliance-reviewer](.github/agents/compliance-reviewer.md)** | Regulatory Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2 gap analysis, audit readiness | | ⚠️ **[risk-assessment-specialist](.github/agents/risk-assessment-specialist.md)** | Risk Management | ISO 27005, NIST RMF, STRIDE threat modeling | | 📈 **[business-development-specialist](.github/agents/business-development-specialist.md)** | Business Growth | Sales strategy, partnerships, market analysis | | 📢 **[marketing-specialist](.github/agents/marketing-specialist.md)** | Marketing Strategy | Digital marketing, content strategy, brand positioning | | 🌐 **[political-analyst-intelligence-specialist](.github/agents/political-analyst-intelligence-specialist.md)** | Intelligence Analysis | OSINT, strategic communications, transparency platforms | | 🎨 **[ui-enhancement-specialist](.github/agents/ui-enhancement-specialist.md)** | UI/UX Development | Frontend development, accessibility, responsive design | | 📦 **[product-task-agent](.github/agents/product-task-agent.md)** | Product Quality | GitHub automation, AWS/Playwright integration, quality orchestration | **[📖 Full Agent Documentation →](.github/agents/README.md)** ### 🎓 Skills Library **65+ enforceable rules** across 5 strategic skills that guide all agent behavior: | Skill | Rules | Coverage | |-------|-------|----------| | 🔐 **[security-by-design](.github/skills/security-by-design.md)** | R1-R13 | Security requirements, threat modeling, SAST/SCA/DAST, secure deployment | | 📋 **[isms-compliance](.github/skills/isms-compliance.md)** | R1-R10 | Policy awareness, classification, evidence generation, Risk Register integration | | 🏗️ **[architecture-documentation](.github/skills/architecture-documentation.md)** | R1-R7 | C4 models, security architecture, 14-document portfolio requirement | | 🔄 **[devsecops-workflow](.github/skills/devsecops-workflow.md)** | R1-R20 | CI/CD security gates, pre-commit hooks, container scanning, monitoring | | 🧪 **[testing-strategy](.github/skills/testing-strategy.md)** | R1-R12 | Test pyramid, ≥80% coverage, public evidence, WCAG 2.1 compliance | **[🔍 Skills Quick Reference →](.github/skills/SKILLS_INDEX.md)** | **[📚 Skills Library Overview →](.github/skills/README.md)** ### 💡 Key Features - **Execution-First Approach:** 80% reduction in clarifying questions through intelligent pattern recognition - **Rule-Based Enforcement:** Explicit, auditable rules ensure ISO 27001/NIST/CIS alignment - **Skills-Based Architecture:** Strategic rules separated from tactical agent implementation - **Pattern Recognition:** Agents learn from 3-5 similar files to infer structure and style automatically - **Evidence Generation:** All changes linked to ISMS policies and compliance frameworks **[🚀 Complete Implementation Summary →](.github/IMPROVEMENTS.md)** ## 🏢 **About Hack23 AB** Hack23 AB is a Swedish innovation hub founded in 2025, specializing in creating immersive and precise game experiences alongside expert cybersecurity consulting. With a commitment to realism and authenticity, our flagship project, Black Trigram, combines traditional Korean martial arts with educational gameplay, while our information security services leverage advanced open-source tools and methodologies to protect digital integrity, confidentiality, and availability. At Hack23 AB, we're driven by a passion for precision, creativity, and uncompromising security. ## 📊 **Visual Guides & Diagrams** Hack23 ISMS includes comprehensive Mermaid diagrams for improved understanding and navigation: - **📊 ISMS Document Hierarchy:** [See below](#-isms-document-hierarchy) — Policy organization and navigation structure - **🎖️ ISO 27001 Compliance Mapping:** [Compliance_Checklist.md](./Compliance_Checklist.md#%EF%B8%8F-iso-270012022-compliance-mapping) — Annex A control coverage - **🏗️ Product Security Architecture:** [Information_Security_Strategy.md](./Information_Security_Strategy.md#%EF%B8%8F-product-security-architecture-comparison) — Security control comparison across products - **📉 Risk Management Workflow:** [Risk_Register.md](./Risk_Register.md#-risk-management-workflow) — Risk lifecycle process - **🚨 Incident Response Flowchart:** [Incident_Response_Plan.md](./Incident_Response_Plan.md#-incident-response-flowchart) — Incident handling process with escalation paths - **🔐 Segregation of Duties Workflow:** [Segregation_of_Duties_Policy.md](./Segregation_of_Duties_Policy.md) — Single-person compensating controls - **🎯 Security Control Selection Framework:** [Information_Security_Strategy.md](./Information_Security_Strategy.md) — Classification-driven control decisions ## 📊 **ISMS Document Hierarchy** Hack23 AB's ISMS follows a structured hierarchy from strategic vision to operational templates, demonstrating enterprise-grade governance and systematic security management. flowchart TD subgraph STRATEGIC["🎯 Strategic Level"] STRATEGY[Information Security Strategy
3-year roadmap and vision] POLICY_ROOT[Information Security Policy
Governance framework] CLASSIFICATION[Classification Framework
CIA impact methodology] end subgraph GOVERNANCE["📋 Governance Policies"] RISK[Risk Register
Risk identification & treatment] COMPLIANCE[Compliance Checklist
Multi-framework alignment] METRICS[Security Metrics
KPI measurement & reporting] TRANSPARENCY[ISMS Transparency Plan
Public disclosure strategy] end subgraph OPERATIONAL["⚙️ Operational Policies"] ACCESS[Access Control Policy
IAM & authentication] CHANGE[Change Management
Change control procedures] INCIDENT[Incident Response Plan
Security incident handling] BCP[Business Continuity Plan
Operational resilience] DRP[Disaster Recovery Plan
Technical recovery] THIRD_PARTY[Third Party Management
Vendor risk management] end subgraph TECHNICAL["🛠️ Technical Policies"] SECURE_DEV[Secure Development Policy
SDLC security requirements] CRYPTO[Cryptography Policy
Encryption standards] NETWORK[Network Security Policy
Network controls & segmentation] VULN[Vulnerability Management
Security testing & patching] BACKUP[Backup & Recovery Policy
Data protection procedures] DATA[Data Classification Policy
Information handling] end subgraph SUPPORT["📖 Supporting Documents"] STYLE[Style Guide
Documentation standards] QA[ISMS QA Checklist
Quality assurance] TEMPLATES[Templates
Policy & procedure templates] ASSET[Asset Register
IT asset inventory] end STRATEGY --> POLICY_ROOT POLICY_ROOT --> GOVERNANCE POLICY_ROOT --> OPERATIONAL POLICY_ROOT --> TECHNICAL GOVERNANCE --> SUPPORT style STRATEGIC fill:#1565C0,color:#fff style GOVERNANCE fill:#4CAF50,color:#fff style OPERATIONAL fill:#FF9800,color:#fff style TECHNICAL fill:#D32F2F,color:#fff style SUPPORT fill:#7B1FA2,color:#fff **Key Takeaways:** - **🎯 Strategic Level:** Defines overarching security vision, governance framework, and impact classification methodology - **📋 Governance:** Establishes risk management, compliance tracking, metrics, and transparency commitments - **⚙️ Operational:** Implements day-to-day security operations including access control, incident response, and business continuity - **🛠️ Technical:** Specifies technical security controls for development, cryptography, network, vulnerability, and data protection - **📖 Support:** Provides quality assurance, documentation standards, templates, and asset tracking **Related Documents:** - [🔐 Information Security Policy](./Information_Security_Policy.md) — Master governance policy - [🏷️ Classification Framework](./CLASSIFICATION.md) — Business impact definitions - [📐 Style Guide](./STYLE_GUIDE.md) — Documentation and diagram standards - [🔄 ISMS Workflows](./WORKFLOWS.md) — Operational procedures and automation - [🚀 Future Workflows](./FUTURE_WORKFLOWS.md) — Planned automation and tooling roadmap ## 📊 **ISMS Health Dashboard** **📈 [View Live ISMS Metrics Dashboard](./ISMS_METRICS_DASHBOARD.md)** - Real-time policy health monitoring with automated review tracking Our ISMS Metrics Dashboard provides instant visibility into: - **🚦 Review Status:** Overdue, due soon, and current policy reviews - **📅 Upcoming Reviews:** Next 90 days calendar view - **📋 Document Health Matrix:** Complete status of all 40 ISMS documents - **📊 Compliance Coverage:** ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls alignment - **🔄 Automated Updates:** Weekly refresh via GitHub Actions ## 📚 **ISMS Document Library** ### 🔐 **Security Policies & Controls** - [Information Security Policy](./Information_Security_Policy.md) — Master security governance framework - [Information Security Strategy](./Information_Security_Strategy.md) — Strategic security direction (Phase 1 complete) - [Access Control Policy](./Access_Control_Policy.md) — Identity and access management - [Cryptography Policy](./Cryptography_Policy.md) — Encryption and key management standards - [Network Security Policy](./Network_Security_Policy.md) — Network protection and segmentation - [Acceptable Use Policy](./Acceptable_Use_Policy.md) — User behavior and professional standards - [Physical Security Policy](./Physical_Security_Policy.md) — Home office and physical access security - [Mobile Device Management Policy](./Mobile_Device_Management_Policy.md) — Endpoint security controls ### 📋 **Compliance & Frameworks** - [Compliance Checklist](./Compliance_Checklist.md) — ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls alignment - [Classification Framework](./CLASSIFICATION.md) — Business impact analysis and asset classification - [AI Policy](./AI_Policy.md) — AI governance and LLM security - [OWASP LLM Security Policy](./OWASP_LLM_Security_Policy.md) — LLM Top 10 controls - [Privacy Policy](./Privacy_Policy.md) — GDPR compliance and privacy by design - [CRA Conformity Assessment Process](./CRA_Conformity_Assessment_Process.md) — EU Cyber Resilience Act compliance - [NIS2 Compliance Service](./NIS2_Compliance_Service.md) — NIS2 Directive compliance services ### ⚡ **Operations & Resilience** - [Incident Response Plan](./Incident_Response_Plan.md) — Security incident handling (AI-enhanced) - [Business Continuity Plan](./Business_Continuity_Plan.md) — Operational resilience - [Disaster Recovery Plan](./Disaster_Recovery_Plan.md) — Recovery procedures - [Change Management](./Change_Management.md) — Controlled change processes - [Backup Recovery Policy](./Backup_Recovery_Policy.md) — Data protection - [Segregation of Duties Policy](./Segregation_of_Duties_Policy.md) — Single-person compensating controls ### 🎯 **Strategy & Risk Management** - [SWOT Analysis](./SWOT.md) — Strategic positioning and AI agent ecosystem - [Risk Register](./Risk_Register.md) — Comprehensive risk inventory - [Risk Assessment Methodology](./Risk_Assessment_Methodology.md) — Risk scoring framework - [External Stakeholder Registry](./External_Stakeholder_Registry.md) — Authority relationships - [Threat Modeling](./Threat_Modeling.md) — STRIDE methodology and attack trees - [Partnership Framework](./Partnership_Framework.md) — Strategic partnerships addressing dependency risks ### 📊 **Metrics & Reporting** - [Security Metrics](./Security_Metrics.md) — Live KPI dashboard (Phase 1 achievements) - [ISMS Metrics Dashboard](./ISMS_METRICS_DASHBOARD.md) — Policy health monitoring - [Asset Register](./Asset_Register.md) — Infrastructure inventory - [Supplier Security Posture](./SUPPLIER.md) — Vendor risk assessments ### 🛠️ **Development & Technical** - [Secure Development Policy](./Secure_Development_Policy.md) — DevSecOps and SDLC security - [Vulnerability Management](./Vulnerability_Management.md) — Vulnerability lifecycle - [Open Source Policy](./Open_Source_Policy.md) — OSS governance - [Third Party Management](./Third_Party_Management.md) — Supplier risk management - [Data Classification Policy](./Data_Classification_Policy.md) — Information handling - [Security Architecture](./SECURITY_ARCHITECTURE.md) — ISMS repository security ### 📖 **Standards & Quality** - [Style Guide](./STYLE_GUIDE.md) — Documentation formatting standards - [ISMS QA Checklist](./ISMS_QA_CHECKLIST.md) — Quality assurance procedures - [ISMS Transparency Plan](./ISMS_Transparency_Plan.md) — Public disclosure strategy **📖 Full Document Index:** [Complete Policy List](./ISMS_METRICS_DASHBOARD.md#document-health-matrix) with review status ## 📋 **ISMS Documentation Status** **Last Updated:** 2026-01-25 | **Completion:** 100% (45/45 policies) | Policy Document | Status | Version | Last Updated | Single-Person Adapted | ISO 27001 | NIST CSF 2.0 | CIS v8.1 | |-----------------|--------|---------|--------------|----------------------|-----------|--------------|----------| | [🔐 Information Security Policy](./Information_Security_Policy.md) | ✅ Complete | 2.0 | 2026-01-25 | ✅ Yes | ✅ A.5.1 | ✅ GV | ✅ IG1 | | [🎯 Information Security Strategy](./Information_Security_Strategy.md) | ✅ Complete | 3.2 | 2026-01-25 | N/A (Strategy) | ✅ All | ✅ All | ✅ All | | [🔑 Access Control Policy](./Access_Control_Policy.md) | ✅ Complete | 2.6 | 2026-01-25 | ✅ Yes | ✅ A.5.15-18 | ✅ PR.AC | ✅ IG1 | | [✅ Acceptable Use Policy](./Acceptable_Use_Policy.md) | ✅ Complete | 1.1 | 2026-01-25 | ✅ Yes | ✅ A.6.2 | ✅ PR.AT | ✅ IG1 | | [🤖 AI Governance Policy](./AI_Policy.md) | ✅ Complete | 2.2 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.5.1 | ✅ GV.RR | ✅ IG2 | | [💻 Asset Register](./Asset_Register.md) | ✅ Complete | 1.5 | 2026-01-25 | ✅ Yes | ✅ A.5.9 | ✅ ID.AM | ✅ IG1 | | [💾 Backup & Recovery Policy](./Backup_Recovery_Policy.md) | ✅ Complete | 1.2 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.8.13 | ✅ PR.IP | ✅ IG1 | | [🔄 Business Continuity Plan](./Business_Continuity_Plan.md) | ✅ Complete | 1.3 | 2026-01-25 | ✅ Yes | ✅ A.5.29-30 | ✅ RC.RP | ✅ IG2 | | [🏷️ Classification Framework](./CLASSIFICATION.md) | ✅ Complete | 1.3 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.5.12 | ✅ ID.AM | ✅ IG1 | | [🛡️ CRA Conformity Assessment](./CRA_Conformity_Assessment_Process.md) | ✅ Complete | 1.3 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.5.1 | ✅ GV.SC | ✅ IG2 | | [📝 Change Management](./Change_Management.md) | ✅ Complete | 3.2 | 2026-01-25 | ✅ Yes | ✅ A.8.32 | ✅ PR.IP | ✅ IG2 | | [✅ Compliance Checklist](./Compliance_Checklist.md) | ✅ Complete | 2.2 | 2026-01-25 | ✅ Yes | ✅ A.5.1 | ✅ GV.OC | ✅ IG1 | | [🔒 Cryptography Policy](./Cryptography_Policy.md) | ✅ Complete | 1.2 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.8.24 | ✅ PR.DS | ✅ IG2 | | [🏷️ Data Classification Policy](./Data_Classification_Policy.md) | ✅ Complete | 2.3 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.5.12-13 | ✅ ID.AM | ✅ IG1 | | [🆘 Disaster Recovery Plan](./Disaster_Recovery_Plan.md) | ✅ Complete | 2.3 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.5.29 | ✅ RC.RP | ✅ IG2 | | [🤝 External Stakeholder Registry](./External_Stakeholder_Registry.md) | ✅ Complete | 1.4 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.5.19 | ✅ ID.BE | ✅ IG1 | | [🚨 Incident Response Plan](./Incident_Response_Plan.md) | ✅ Complete | 1.5 | 2026-01-25 | ✅ Yes | ✅ A.5.24-28 | ✅ RS.AN | ✅ IG1 | | [📱 Mobile Device Management](./Mobile_Device_Management_Policy.md) | ✅ Complete | 1.1 | 2026-01-25 | ✅ Yes | ✅ A.6.7 | ✅ PR.AC | ✅ IG1 | | [🌐 Network Security Policy](./Network_Security_Policy.md) | ✅ Complete | 2.3 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.8.20-22 | ✅ PR.AC | ✅ IG1 | | [🏛️ NIS2 Compliance Service](./NIS2_Compliance_Service.md) | ✅ Complete | 1.2 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.5.1 | ✅ GV.OC | ✅ IG2 | | [🛡️ OWASP LLM Security Policy](./OWASP_LLM_Security_Policy.md) | ✅ Complete | 1.3 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.8.16 | ✅ PR.DS | ✅ IG3 | | [🔓 Open Source Policy](./Open_Source_Policy.md) | ✅ Complete | 2.3 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.5.23 | ✅ ID.SC | ✅ IG2 | | [🤝 Partnership Framework](./Partnership_Framework.md) | ✅ Complete | 1.1 | 2026-01-25 | ✅ Yes | ✅ A.5.19 | ✅ ID.BE | ✅ IG2 | | [🏠 Physical Security Policy](./Physical_Security_Policy.md) | ✅ Complete | 1.1 | 2026-01-25 | ✅ Yes | ✅ A.7.1-4 | ✅ PR.AC | ✅ IG1 | | [🔐 Privacy Policy](./Privacy_Policy.md) | ✅ Complete | 1.1 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.5.34 | ✅ PR.IP | ✅ IG2 | | [📊 Risk Assessment Methodology](./Risk_Assessment_Methodology.md) | ✅ Complete | 2.1 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.5.7 | ✅ ID.RM | ✅ IG1 | | [⚠️ Risk Register](./Risk_Register.md) | ✅ Complete | 3.5 | 2026-01-25 | ✅ Yes | ✅ A.5.7 | ✅ ID.RM | ✅ IG1 | | [🏗️ Security Architecture](./SECURITY_ARCHITECTURE.md) | ✅ Complete | 1.2 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.8.1 | ✅ PR.AC | ✅ IG2 | | [📐 Style Guide](./STYLE_GUIDE.md) | ✅ Complete | 2.4 | 2026-01-25 | ✅ Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | | [🏢 Supplier Security Posture](./SUPPLIER.md) | ✅ Complete | 1.2 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.5.19-23 | ✅ ID.SC | ✅ IG2 | | [📊 SWOT Analysis](./SWOT.md) | ✅ Complete | 1.3 | 2026-01-25 | ✅ Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | | [🛠️ Secure Development Policy](./Secure_Development_Policy.md) | ✅ Complete | 2.1 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.8.25-31 | ✅ PR.DS | ✅ IG2 | | [📊 Security Metrics](./Security_Metrics.md) | ✅ Complete | 3.3 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.5.8 | ✅ GV.OV | ✅ IG2 | | [🚫 Segregation of Duties](./Segregation_of_Duties_Policy.md) | ✅ Complete | 2.1 | 2026-01-25 | ✅ Yes | ✅ A.5.3 | ✅ PR.AC | ✅ IG2 | | [👥 Third Party Management](./Third_Party_Management.md) | ✅ Complete | 2.2 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.5.19-23 | ✅ ID.SC | ✅ IG2 | | [🎯 Threat Modeling](./Threat_Modeling.md) | ✅ Complete | 1.3 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.8.25 | ✅ ID.RA | ✅ IG2 | | [🔍 Vulnerability Management](./Vulnerability_Management.md) | ✅ Complete | 2.2 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.8.8 | ✅ DE.CM | ✅ IG1 | | [📊 ISMS Metrics Dashboard](./ISMS_METRICS_DASHBOARD.md) | ✅ Complete | 1.3 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.5.8 | ✅ GV.OV | ✅ IG2 | | [📋 ISMS QA Checklist](./ISMS_QA_CHECKLIST.md) | ✅ Complete | 1.2 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.5.8 | ✅ GV.OV | ✅ IG2 | | [🌐 ISMS Transparency Plan](./ISMS_Transparency_Plan.md) | ✅ Complete | 2.3 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.5.1 | ✅ GV.OC | ✅ IG1 | | [🔄 ISMS Workflows](./WORKFLOWS.md) | ✅ Complete | 2.3 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.5.1 | ✅ GV.OC | ✅ IG2 | | [🚀 Future Workflows](./FUTURE_WORKFLOWS.md) | ✅ Complete | 2.2 | 2026-01-25 | N/A | ✅ A.5.1 | ✅ GV.OC | ✅ IG2 | ### 📊 **Completion Status** - ✅ **Complete:** 45 documents (100%) - ⏳ **In Progress:** 0 documents - 📅 **Planned:** 0 documents - **Total:** 45 core documents - **Completion Rate:** 100% ### 🏢 **Single-Person Adaptations** - ✅ **Adapted Policies:** 15 policies include single-person company compensating controls - 🔐 **Temporal Separation:** Time-based role separation for conflicting duties - 🤖 **Automation Controls:** Tool-based enforcement and validation - 📜 **Audit Trail Preservation:** Immutable logging and external validation - 🤝 **External Validation:** Partnership framework for capacity overflow ## 🎉 **ISMS Implementation Complete** **Hack23 AB's Information Security Management System is now fully documented and operational.** This comprehensive ISMS demonstrates enterprise-grade security practices while supporting our dual mission of cybersecurity consulting excellence and innovative product development. ### Key Achievements - **45 complete policy documents** covering all aspects of information security - **Q1 2026 refresh complete** with all documents updated to 2026-01-25 - **Strategic Partnership Framework** addressing single-person dependency risk (R-FOUNDER-001) with capacity overflow procedures - **NIS2 Compliance Service Package** with €2.6M 3-year revenue projection - **7 NIS2 client templates** (scoping, gap analysis, incident reporting, risk register, supply chain, checklist, management reporting) - **Security Architecture Documentation** demonstrating ISMS repository security controls and GitHub-based security - **Acceptable Use Policy** establishing clear behavioral expectations and professional standards - **Physical Security Policy** demonstrating home office security for remote operations - **Mobile Device Management Policy** demonstrating pragmatic endpoint security for single-person operations - **OWASP LLM Top 10 2025 alignment** with comprehensive AI security controls - **GDPR-compliant privacy framework** with comprehensive Privacy Policy for user-facing applications - **6-level privacy classification system** from Special Category data to Anonymized/NA - **Comprehensive risk assessment** with 23 identified and managed risks - **Full supplier security posture** analysis across 18 active services - **Enterprise-grade AWS security** with 27 active services and 8 dedicated security tools - **Complete business continuity planning** with defined RTO/RPO objectives - **Transparent documentation approach** showcasing security expertise to potential clients ### Business Value Delivered - **Client Demonstration Platform:** Live ISMS serves as proof of our cybersecurity consulting capabilities - **Operational Excellence:** Systematic approach to security enables business growth and innovation - **Compliance Readiness:** Framework supports ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2, and other regulatory requirements - **Risk Management:** Proactive identification and treatment of business and security risks - **Stakeholder Confidence:** Transparent security posture builds trust with clients, partners, and investors *This ISMS implementation validates our core principle: enterprise-grade security expertise directly enables innovation rather than constraining it.* ## 🔐 **Security Services Overview** | Service Area | Offerings | Target Market | Delivery Model | |--------------|-----------|---------------|----------------| | **Security Architecture** | Enterprise design, risk assessment, strategy | Large enterprises | Remote/On-site | | **Cloud Security** | AWS security, DevSecOps, IaC security | Tech companies | Remote | | **NIS2 Compliance** | [NIS2 assessment & implementation](./NIS2_Compliance_Service.md) (4 packages) | Essential/Important entities | Hybrid | | **Compliance** | GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2 implementation | Regulated industries | Hybrid | | **Open Source Security** | OSPO setup, vulnerability management | Software companies | Remote | | **Security Training** | Developer education, executive briefings | All organizations | Virtual/Physical | ## 🎖️ **Security Badge Health Status** Our ISMS documentation maintains transparent security posture through public evidence badges. The badge monitoring system validates badge accessibility and security scores across all documentation. ### Badge Health Metrics | Metric | Status | Target | Description | |--------|--------|--------|-------------| | **Total Badges** | 47+ | N/A | Security, quality, compliance, and build status badges | | **Health Score** | 95%+ | 95% | Percentage of accessible badges | | **Security Badges** | ✅ Active | 100% | OpenSSF Scorecard, SLSA, FOSSA | | **Quality Badges** | ✅ Active | 100% | SonarCloud, code coverage | | **Compliance Badges** | ✅ Active | 100% | ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls | | **Monitoring** | ✅ Automated | Continuous | On Push/PR + on-demand checks | ### Badge Categories #### 🔐 Security Badges (Critical) - **OpenSSF Scorecard**: Supply chain security assessment for all repositories ([live badges](https://scorecard.dev/viewer/?uri=github.com/Hack23)) - **SLSA Provenance**: Build provenance and integrity verification (Level 3) - **FOSSA License**: Open source license compliance and vulnerability detection #### 📊 Quality Badges (High Priority) - **SonarCloud Quality Gate**: Code quality and security scanning (Target: Passed) - **Security Rating**: Vulnerability detection and analysis (Target: A rating) - **Code Coverage**: Test coverage metrics (Target: 80%+) #### ✅ Compliance Badges (Documentation) - **ISO 27001 Aligned**: Information security management framework - **NIST CSF 2.0 Aligned**: Cybersecurity framework compliance - **CIS Controls v8.1 Aligned**: Security control implementation - **AWS Well-Architected**: Cloud security best practices #### 🔨 Build Status Badges (Operational) - **GitHub Actions CI**: Continuous integration pipeline status - **Release Workflows**: Automated release and deployment status ### Reference Implementations Our badge standards are demonstrated across Hack23 projects: | Project | Security Badges | Quality Badges | Status | |---------|----------------|----------------|--------| | [🏛️ CIA](https://github.com/Hack23/cia) | OpenSSF, SLSA, FOSSA | SonarCloud, Coverage | ✅ Complete | | [🎮 Black Trigram](https://github.com/Hack23/blacktrigram) | OpenSSF, SLSA, FOSSA | SonarCloud, Lighthouse | ✅ Complete | | [📊 CIA Compliance](https://github.com/Hack23/cia-compliance-manager) | OpenSSF, SLSA, FOSSA | SonarCloud, Coverage | ✅ Complete | | [🇪🇺 EP MCP Server](https://github.com/Hack23/European-Parliament-MCP-Server) | OpenSSF, SLSA | Vitest, E2E Tests | ✅ Complete | | [🇪🇺 EU Parliament Monitor](https://github.com/Hack23/euparliamentmonitor) | OpenSSF, SLSA | News Generation | ✅ Complete | | [🗳️ Riksdagsmonitor](https://github.com/Hack23/riksdagsmonitor) | OpenSSF | Quality Checks | ✅ Complete | For detailed badge requirements and standards, see the [🎨 Style Guide - Security Badge Standards](./STYLE_GUIDE.md#%EF%B8%8F-security-badge-standards). ## 🤝 **Community & Transparency** **Hack23 AB's ISMS is open for community review and feedback.** We believe security through transparency creates stronger security than security through obscurity. **How to Contribute:** - 📝 **Feedback:** Contact us with suggestions, questions, or corrections - 🔍 **Security Research:** Review our documentation for security insights you can apply to your organization - 🎓 **Educational Use:** Our ISMS is freely available for educational and research purposes - 🏆 **Best Practices:** Learn from our single-person company adaptations and compensating controls **Community Guidelines:** - Be respectful and professional in all interactions - Protect sensitive information (even though we publish 70%, some values remain confidential) - Report security issues responsibly via our [Incident Response Plan](./Incident_Response_Plan.md) **Recognition:** Thank you to the open-source security community, OpenSSF Scorecard, CII Best Practices, and all contributors to the frameworks we align with. ## 📅 **Recent Updates** - **2026-01-25:** Q1 2026 ISMS refresh — All 45 documents updated with AI Policy references, categorized Related Documents, and version bumps - **2025-12-26:** README.md enhanced with Phase 1 narrative, auditor quick start, and reorganized navigation - **2025-11-25:** README.md updated with Phase 1 achievements and accurate policy status table - **2025-11-24:** Phase 1 Foundation Excellence complete — 100% ISMS documentation - **2025-11-24:** Segregation of Duties Policy v2.0 published with comprehensive compensating controls - **2025-11-19:** Partnership Framework published addressing founder dependency risk - **2025-11-18:** NIS2 Compliance Service package complete with revenue projections - **2025-11-17:** Multiple policy updates with single-person adaptations - **2025-11-10:** Information Security Strategy v3.0 updated with Phase 1 achievements - **2025-06-17:** Hack23 AB founded (Organization Number: 559534-7807) ## 🔗 **Key Resources** - **Company Website:** [hack23.com](https://hack23.com) - **GitHub Organization:** [github.com/Hack23](https://github.com/Hack23) - **CEO/Founder LinkedIn:** [James Pether Sörling](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespssorling) - **OpenSSF Scorecard Dashboard:** [All Hack23 Repositories](https://scorecard.dev/viewer/?uri=github.com/Hack23) - **CII Best Practices:** - [CIA Project (Gold)](https://bestpractices.coreinfrastructure.org/projects/770) - [Black Trigram (Passing)](https://bestpractices.coreinfrastructure.org/projects/10777) - [CIA Compliance Manager (Passing)](https://bestpractices.coreinfrastructure.org/projects/10365) ## 📜 **License & Usage** **ISMS Documentation License:** Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) You are free to share and adapt this ISMS documentation for any purpose, even commercially, under the following terms: - **Attribution:** You must give appropriate credit to Hack23 AB and link to this repository - **No Endorsement:** You may not imply Hack23 AB endorses your use of this material **Disclaimer:** This ISMS is tailored for Hack23 AB's specific risk profile and operational model. Organizations adopting these policies should perform their own risk assessments and customize policies to their context. **📋 Document Control:** **✅ Approved by:** James Pether Sörling, CEO **📤 Distribution:** Public **🏷️ Classification:** [](./CLASSIFICATION.md#confidentiality-levels) **📅 Effective Date:** 2026-01-25 **⏰ Next Review:** 2026-04-25 **🔄 Last Major Update:** 2026-01-25 (Q1 2026 ISMS refresh) **📊 ISMS Policies:** 45/45 documented | **🌐 Public Transparency:** 70% **🎯 Framework Compliance:** [](./CLASSIFICATION.md) [](./CLASSIFICATION.md) [](./CLASSIFICATION.md) **© 2025 Hack23 AB (559534-7807) — Stockholm, Sweden** **Transparency in Security. Security through Transparency.**

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