Overview
Join the IWFM Ireland Region for this essential free lunch and learn webinar demystifying ISO 27001, the international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), and discover exactly what it means for the workplace and facilities management (WFM) sector.
Where physical compliance meets digital resilience
In an era of smart buildings, data storage, remote access, IoT sensors, and integrated building, energy and utility management systems (BMS), the role of the Facilities Manager is evolving. Information security is no longer just an IT problem - it is a core component of operational resilience.
Why attend?
As our built environments become more connected, the attack surface for cyber threats widens. Whether you’re managing client data, securing access control systems, providing service to critical environments or overseeing third-party vendors, alignment with ISO 27001 is becoming the gold standard for trust and compliance. This session delivered by industry experts Caroline and Govinda Geoghegan of CG Business Consulting will move beyond the jargon, to provide practical insights on how to implement, maintain, and benefit from robust information security practices.
Key takeaways
By the end of this webinar, you will be equipped with:
- The ISO 27001 essentials: A clear breakdown of the standard and how it specifically applies to WFM operations.
- Risk management strategy: How to identify vulnerabilities in your physical and digital assets
- Vendor compliance: Best practices for ensuring your supply chain and contractors to meet security requirements.
- Competitive advantage: How achieving or aligning with ISO 27001 demonstrates reliability to stakeholders and clients.
Speakers
Caroline Geoghegan
Caroline Geoghegan leads CG Business Consulting (CGBC), Ireland’s leading consultancy in ISO certification, sustainability, information security and CSRD/ESG compliance. CGBC offers a comprehensive suite of services including implementation and auditing of ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, and privacy/IMS standards), carbon foot printing (including ISO 14064-1), Net Zero pathway development, sustainability advisory, energy audits, lifecycle analysis/EPDs, and digital solutions to support management systems and regulatory compliance.
Under Caroline’s leadership, CGBC has achieved a 100% success rate in helping clients attain certification, supported by a tailored 12-week consultancy programme and transparent fixed-fee structure that aims to deliver ISO certification in a streamlined and client-centric way.
In response to market demand for rigorous sustainability verification, Caroline founded EcoVerify - a specialist verification and assurance organisation focused on greenhouse-gas emissions, carbon neutrality, Net Zero pathways and sustainability claims.
EcoVerify distinguishes itself as the first organisation globally accredited to verify carbon-neutrality claims under ISO 14068‑1 and to validate and verify Net Zero Pathways, as awarded by the Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA).
EcoVerify offers independent validation and verification of GHG inventories, reductions, carbon neutrality assertions and Net Zero plans, aligned with international standards (e.g. ISO 14064-1, ISO 14068-1, GHG Protocol), making it a trusted partner for organisations seeking credible and transparent climate assurance.
Its services include ongoing audit/reverification, certification opinion issuance under the EcoVerify programme, and training through its Academy of Sustainability - equipping clients with the tools and expertise to manage emissions, sustainability reporting, and regulatory compliance.
With her dual leadership of CGBC and EcoVerify, Caroline bridges strategic consultancy and rigorous verification, offering businesses a full-spectrum solution from management-system implementation to independently assured sustainability claims - advocating integrity, ESG compliance and operational excellence.
Govinda Geoghegan
Govinda Geoghegan is the Chief Financial and Information Officer at CG Business Consulting, where he leads the organisation’s Information Security, Digital Solutions, and Financial Strategy functions. With extensive hands-on experience delivering ISO 27001 implementation projects across multiple sectors, Govinda specialises in building secure, resilient, and audit-ready Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) tailored to the realities of modern organisations.
Over the past decade, he has led and overseen end-to-end ISO 27001 programmes, including initial gap assessments, risk management frameworks, control design, policy development, evidence structuring, internal audit preparation, and certification support. Govinda’s deep technical understanding of information security controls—combined with his practical knowledge of how businesses operate—enables him to create systems that meet certification requirements without adding unnecessary complexity.
A recognised leader in digitalised compliance systems, Govinda architects and implements Microsoft 365–based ISMS solutions that integrate security controls, document governance, automated workflows, and real-time monitoring. His approach transforms ISO 27001 from a manual, document-heavy process into a streamlined, intelligent, and highly automated operating model.
Govinda also drives CGBC’s strategic focus on AI, automation, and data-driven optimisation, ensuring that clients not only achieve ISO 27001 certification but also gain a stronger security posture, improved operational efficiency, and long-term scalability.
With a rare blend of financial discipline, technical expertise, and practical implementation experience, Govinda delivers clarity, structure, and measurable value to every ISO 27001 engagement—empowering organisations to build trust, safeguard information assets, and operate with confidence.