ISO 27001 is the internationally recognized security framework. Essential for selling to European enterprises and global organizations.
ISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). Published by ISO and IEC, it provides a systematic approach to managing sensitive information.
Unlike SOC 2 (which is US-centric), ISO 27001 is recognized globally—particularly in Europe, APAC, and LATAM. It demonstrates your commitment to security using a framework understood worldwide.
Understanding the framework
Core management system requirements covering context, leadership, planning, support, operation, evaluation, and improvement.
Security controls organized into 4 themes (updated in 2022 from 14 domains):
Business benefits beyond compliance
Sell to enterprises in Europe, APAC, and LATAM where ISO 27001 is the expected standard.
Unlike SOC 2 (a report), ISO 27001 gives you a certificate you can display publicly.
Certification lasts 3 years with annual surveillance audits—less frequent than SOC 2.
ISO 27001 maps to many other frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2) for efficient multi-compliance.
Certification in 3-4 months
Assess your current security posture against ISO 27001:2022 requirements. Identify gaps and create remediation plan.
Build your Information Security Management System. Develop policies, procedures, and documentation.
Implement controls, train staff, and collect evidence. Integrate with your compliance platform.
Conduct internal audit to verify ISMS effectiveness. Address findings before certification audit.
Stage 1 (documentation review) and Stage 2 (implementation verification) with accredited certification body.
Complete ISMS documentation package
Typically 3-4 months for a startup with our guidance. Larger organizations or those starting from scratch may take 6-12 months. The timeline depends on your current security maturity and resource availability.
Our consulting fees start at $20,000. Certification body audit fees typically range from $10,000-$30,000 depending on company size. Annual surveillance audits cost about 1/3 of the initial certification audit.
It depends on your market. SOC 2 is sufficient for most US customers. ISO 27001 is often required for European enterprises and global organizations. If you have SOC 2, achieving ISO 27001 is much faster due to significant overlap (60-70%).
The 2022 update reorganized controls from 14 domains to 4 themes, added 11 new controls (including threat intelligence, cloud security, and data masking), and updated language for modern technologies. We help you implement the latest version.
We work with multiple accredited certification bodies (BSI, SGS, Bureau Veritas, Schellman, etc.) and can recommend one based on your budget, timeline, and customer requirements. The key is choosing a body accredited by a recognized accreditation board.
Get ISO 27001 certified and unlock international enterprise sales.