Technology companies answer security questionnaires from every enterprise customer. ISO/IEC 27001 provides one recognized answer, and continuity and service management standards show customers you can deliver reliably.
Industry Challenges
- Customer security questionnaires and due diligence
- Cloud, remote work and supplier dependencies
- Service availability and incident response
- Data protection obligations
- Rapid growth and change
Standards Commonly Requested
| Standard | Why it matters in information technology |
|---|---|
| ISO/IEC 27001 | The most requested information security certification |
| ISO 22301 | Business continuity for critical services |
| ISO/IEC 20000-1 | IT service management maturity |
| ISO 9001 | Delivery quality for software and services |
What Auditors Focus On
- Risk assessment and Statement of Applicability
- Access, change, backup and logging controls
- Supplier and cloud provider security
- Incident and continuity planning
- Security awareness
Your Certification Journey
- Confirm which standards your customers, tenders or regulators require.
- Define the scope: activities, sites and products.
- Optional: gap or readiness assessment.
- Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits, combined into one integrated audit if you need several standards.
- Independent certification decision and public listing.
- Annual surveillance, then recertification every three years.
FAQs
Is ISO 27001 the same as SOC 2?
No. ISO/IEC 27001 certifies a management system; SOC 2 is a CPA attestation report.
Can a remote-first company be certified?
Yes. Audits can include remote activities where our rules allow.