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Context & Leadership
Define organizational context, interested parties, and leadership commitment to the ISMS scope and security objectives.
Framework Overview
ISO 27001
International standard for information security management
ISO 27001 defines requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS). Certification demonstrates a systematic approach to managing sensitive company and customer information.
Who it's for: Growing SaaS companies, enterprises selling internationally, and organizations that need a recognized security certification beyond SOC 2.
Globally recognized certificationRisk-based control selectionThree-year certification cycleStrong fit for EU and enterprise buyers
Key Domains
How ISO 27001 breaks down across the program lifecycle.
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Risk Assessment
Identify information security risks, analyze likelihood and impact, and define treatment plans aligned to business priorities.
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Annex A Controls
Implement applicable controls from Annex A—access control, cryptography, supplier relationships, incident management, and more.
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Operations & Monitoring
Operate security processes, monitor control effectiveness, and manage changes without weakening the ISMS.
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Internal Audit & Review
Conduct internal audits and management reviews to drive continual improvement before external certification.
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Certification
Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits with an accredited registrar to achieve and maintain ISO 27001 certification.
Program Snapshot
A visual overview of how we typically structure a ISO 27001 engagement—from discovery through audit-ready operations.
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Context & Leadership2
Risk Assessment3
Annex A Controls4
Operations & Monitoring5
Internal Audit & Review6
CertificationHow We Help
- ■Gap assessment against framework requirements
- ■Prioritized roadmap with clear owners and timelines
- ■Policy, control, and evidence design
- ■GRC automation setup (Drata / Vanta)
- ■Mock audit and auditor liaison support
FAQs
How long does ISO 27001 certification take?
Most organizations need 4–9 months depending on program maturity, scope, and team bandwidth. A focused accelerator engagement typically spans 6–12 weeks of active consulting.
How is ISO 27001 different from SOC 2?
SOC 2 is an attestation report focused on Trust Services Criteria, often requested by US buyers. ISO 27001 is an international certifiable standard with a formal ISMS and accredited certification body.
Do we need ISO 27001 if we already have SOC 2?
Many controls overlap. If your buyers ask for ISO 27001 specifically—or you sell in markets that prefer it—building on your SOC 2 program can reduce duplicate work.
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