ISO 27001 Certification
Built on industry security best practices
Delivered by a cybersecurity firm, not a compliance shop.
Led by a certified ISO 27001 Lead Implementer.
Led by a certified ISO 27001 Lead Implementer.
Gap Assessment. ISMS Build. Risk Treatment. Internal Audit. Certification.
ISO 27001 basics
What is ISO 27001?
ISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard for an information security management system (ISMS): the policies, risk decisions, controls, and routines an organization uses to protect information and keep improving how it does so. An accredited certification body audits your ISMS and, when it conforms, issues a certificate recognized around the world.
The current edition is ISO/IEC 27001:2022, updated in 2024 to add climate change considerations. The transition from the 2013 edition ended on October 31, 2025, so every certification audit today is against the 2022 standard.
Why it matters
Proof your security follows industry best practices
Recognized best practice
Show buyers your program meets the industry benchmark
Enterprise customers, partners, and auditors recognize ISO 27001 as the standard for a well-run security program.
Enterprise customers, partners, and auditors recognize ISO 27001 as the standard for a well-run security program.
Fewer questionnaires
Spend less time proving security, deal by deal
A public certificate and Statement of Applicability answer much of a security review up front.
A public certificate and Statement of Applicability answer much of a security review up front.
A program that lasts
Build security that keeps working after the audit
The ISMS gives you risk reviews, internal audits, and management review on a schedule, so security does not drift between audits.
The ISMS gives you risk reviews, internal audits, and management review on a schedule, so security does not drift between audits.
Board and partner confidence
Show independent proof that security is managed
Accredited certification tells leadership, partners, and regulators that your program meets an international benchmark.
Accredited certification tells leadership, partners, and regulators that your program meets an international benchmark.
Inside the standard
A management system plus 93 controls
Clauses 4 to 10 define the management system: context, leadership, risk assessment, operations, performance evaluation, and improvement. Annex A lists 93 reference controls in four themes, and your Statement of Applicability records which ones apply and why. We help you select the controls your risks actually call for.
Organizational
37 controls
Policies, roles, supplier and cloud security, threat intelligence, incident management, and business continuity.
People
8 controls
Screening, awareness training, disciplinary process, remote working, and post-employment responsibilities.
Physical
14 controls
Secure areas, equipment protection, physical monitoring, clear desk, and secure disposal of media and equipment.
Technological
34 controls
Access and identity, encryption, logging and monitoring, secure development, configuration, and data leakage prevention.
ISO 27001 and SOC 2
ISO 27001 or SOC 2: which do your buyers expect?
Both prove your security to customers, and much of the work overlaps. The right choice, or the right order for both, depends on where your buyers are and what they ask for.
Area
ISO 27001
SOC 2
What you receive
A certificate of conformity with an international standard
An attestation report with an independent auditor's opinion
Best fit for
Companies that want a full security management program built on best practices
Companies whose customers ask for a SOC 2 report
What is evaluated
Your ISMS plus the Annex A controls you select
Your controls against the AICPA Trust Services Criteria
Issued by
An accredited certification body
An independent auditor
How it is shared
Public certificate; Statement of Applicability on request
Restricted report shared with customers under NDA
Renewal cycle
Three-year certificate with annual surveillance audits
New report each year, usually a Type II
Our ISO 27001 approach
Cybersecurity at our core. Compliance built on it
Compliance should validate good cybersecurity, not substitute for it.
InfoGuard’s ISO 27001 practice is led by a certified ISO 27001 Lead Implementer with 30+ years of cybersecurity leadership, who builds management systems your team can actually run.
Risk-driven, not template-driven
Invest only in controls that reduce real risk
Your risk assessment, not a generic template, decides which Annex A controls you implement.
Your risk assessment, not a generic template, decides which Annex A controls you implement.
Deep technical expertise
Controls that work in your real environment
We understand the cloud, identity, application, and network decisions behind each control, not just the policy that describes them.
We understand the cloud, identity, application, and network decisions behind each control, not just the policy that describes them.
Hands-on senior leadership
Senior experts on your engagement, start to finish
Senior practitioners work alongside your team from gap assessment through certification, not a junior analyst running a checklist.
Senior practitioners work alongside your team from gap assessment through certification, not a junior analyst running a checklist.
One effort, multiple frameworks
Do the work once, reuse it for SOC 2 and more
We map your controls and evidence once, so adding SOC 2, HIPAA, or other frameworks later costs far less.
We map your controls and evidence once, so adding SOC 2, HIPAA, or other frameworks later costs far less.
Your compliance investment should deliver more than checklists and documentation.
It should improve your cybersecurity as well.
How we help
From gap assessment to certification, and beyond
01
Gap Assessment & Scope
We assess your current practices against ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and define an ISMS scope that covers what customers care about without pulling in what they do not.
02
Risk Assessment & Treatment
We run a practical risk assessment, build your risk treatment plan, and produce the Statement of Applicability that justifies each Annex A control.
03
ISMS & Controls Build
We write the policies and procedures, implement the technical and operational controls, and set up the evidence your auditor will ask for.
04
Internal Audit & Review
An objective internal audit and a management review, both required by the standard, confirm the ISMS works before the certification body arrives.
05
Certification Audit
An accredited certification body performs the Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits. We stay engaged throughout, clarifying evidence and closing any findings.
06
Surveillance & Sustain
We keep risk reviews, internal audits, and improvements on schedule so annual surveillance audits and recertification are routine.
FAQ
ISO 27001 questions, answered
Certification and audits
How does ISO 27001 certification work?
An accredited certification body performs a Stage 1 audit to review your ISMS design and documentation, then a Stage 2 audit to confirm it operates in practice. If you conform, you receive a certificate valid for three years, with surveillance audits in years one and two and a recertification audit in year three.
Why does InfoGuard not issue the certificate?
Certification bodies must stay independent of anyone who helped build the ISMS they audit. For separation of duty, we focus on implementation and readiness, and an accredited certification body performs your audit. We stay involved throughout.
What is a Statement of Applicability?
The Statement of Applicability lists every Annex A control, states whether it applies to you, and explains why. It is one of the first documents auditors and customers ask to see.
We hold a 2013 certificate. Is it still valid?
No. The transition to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ended on October 31, 2025, and 2013 certificates are no longer valid. If yours lapsed, we can run a focused gap assessment against the 2022 edition and get you to a certification audit quickly.
What is the most common reason organizations fail an audit?
An ISMS that exists on paper but not in practice: risk assessments that were never repeated, internal audits that were skipped, or policies nobody follows. An internal audit before the certification audit is the most reliable way to catch this.
Scope, timing, and cost
Should we pursue ISO 27001, SOC 2, or both?
It depends on your buyers. ISO 27001 is recognized worldwide, including by many U.S. enterprises, while SOC 2 remains the most common request from U.S. buyers. Many companies selling globally eventually hold both, and the controls overlap enough that we can plan the work once and reuse it.
How long does ISO 27001 certification take?
It depends on your scope and current maturity. Most organizations need several months to build and operate the ISMS before the certification audit. We give you a realistic timeline once we have scoped your environment.
How much does it cost?
Cost depends on your scope, size, and how much of the ISMS needs to be built. There is no flat fee. We provide a firm quote after an initial gap assessment.
Do you work with smaller companies, not just large enterprises?
Yes. Growing companies are often the ones facing their first international security review with the fewest people to answer it. That is exactly where InfoGuard helps most.
Cybersecurity first
A checkbox compliance provider won't cut it
You need real cybersecurity expertise to build a management system that protects your business, and passes an audit built to find the gaps.
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Next step
Tell us where you stand
Tell us what you’re trying to accomplish. We’ll reply with next steps, whether that’s a gap assessment, an internal audit, or a plan for ISO 27001 and SOC 2 together.