ISO/IEC 27001 Certification 

Think of the ISMS as your security game plan—a structured framework for managing and improving your organization’s information security.

The Statement of Applicability (SoA) outlines which ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (Annex A) controls you’ve implemented, along with your justifications. It’s a critical component of your certification and shows auditors—and your stakeholders—exactly how your organization manages risk.

You should schedule Stage 1 after you’ve established your ISMS and want a readiness check. This audit is a chance to confirm you’re on the right track before moving on to full certification.

You should have all selected controls fully implemented and all findings from Stage 1 addressed. Before Stage 2, you’ll also need to complete a full cycle of your ISMS operations, including a management review and internal audit.

Yes. If any issues are identified, minor nonconformities can be addressed through an approved action plan. Major nonconformities need to be resolved within 90 days to achieve certification.

Year 1 is a full certification audit. Years 2 and 3 include surveillance audits, and a recertification audit is performed at the end of Year 3 to renew your certification (known as recertification).

Compliance platforms can improve visibility, centralize documentation, and make audit prep more efficient by reducing stress and helping your team stay on track. We work with several leading providers to support a smoother, more transparent audit process.