Achieve ISO 27001:2022 certification - and unlock global enterprise deals

ISO 27001 is the international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). The current version, ISO 27001:2022, includes 93 Annex A controls across 4 themes (Organisational, People, Physical, Technological) plus main clauses covering risk management, leadership, and continual improvement. Certified organisations have proven (via independent audit by accredited certification body) that they systematically identify, manage, and reduce information security risk. Certification unlocks: enterprise B2B sales (most large customers require it), faster procurement cycles (replaces lengthy security questionnaires), regulatory leverage (accepted under DPDPA/GDPR/RBI), and cyber insurance premium reductions.

ISO 27001 certification costs in India have two components: (1) Consulting fees for implementation support, and (2) Certification body fees for the audit itself. Consulting typically ranges ₹5,00,000-15,00,000 depending on organisation size and complexity. Small organisations (under 50 employees) start around ₹5,00,000-8,00,000. Mid-size companies (50-200 employees) run ₹8,00,000-12,00,000. Large enterprises ₹12,00,000-25,00,000+. Certification body audit fees add ₹2,00,000-5,00,000 for Stage 1+2 audit, plus ₹1,00,000-2,50,000 per annual surveillance audit. Total Year 1 typically ₹7,00,000-20,00,000 all-in for mid-size SaaS/IT/services firms.

Most organisations achieve ISO 27001:2022 certification in 6-12 months from engagement start. Typical timeline: Months 1-2 (ISMS scope, gap analysis, risk assessment), Months 3-6 (policy development, control implementation), Months 7-9 (evidence collection, internal audit, Stage 1 readiness), Months 10-12 (Stage 1 audit, remediation, Stage 2 audit, certification). Timeline can compress to 4-6 months with mature existing security and dedicated resources, or extend to 12-18 months for large complex organisations or where security maturity is low. We provide realistic timeline commitments after gap analysis.

ISO 27001:2022 was published October 2022, replacing the 2013 version. Key changes: reduced Annex A from 114 to 93 controls, reorganised into 4 themes (Organisational, People, Physical, Technological) instead of 14 domains, added 11 new controls (threat intelligence, cloud security, ICT readiness for BC, data masking, web filtering, secure coding, configuration management, monitoring activities, data leakage prevention, and others), and updated control language. Organisations certified to 2013 must transition to 2022 by October 31, 2025. If you're starting fresh, certify directly against 2022 — no benefit to legacy version.

ISO 27001 is an international CERTIFICATION of your Information Security Management System — global recognition, mandatory ongoing surveillance audits, valid 3 years. SOC 2 is an AICPA-defined attestation REPORT on your security controls for service organisations — primarily US enterprise procurement, annual attestation, focused on operational effectiveness. ISO 27001 gives you a certificate; SOC 2 gives you a report. ISO 27001 is broader (management system); SOC 2 is deeper (operational controls). Many SaaS organisations need both. The underlying control work overlaps 70%+, so doing them together (or sequentially) saves significant time and cost.

No - and that's important for audit independence. We are ISO 27001 consultants and implementation experts. Certification audits must be performed by independent accredited certification bodies. In India, common certification bodies include BSI (British Standards Institution), BVI (Bureau Veritas), DNV, TÜV Rheinland, TÜV Nord, SGS, Intertek, and ABS Quality Evaluations. We help you choose the right certification body for your business (cost, reputation, sector expertise), prepare you for their audit, and support you through Stage 1 and Stage 2 — but the certificate comes from them, not us. This independence is mandated by ISO 17021 to ensure audit integrity.

ISO 27001 certification is valid for 3 years with annual surveillance audits. Year 1: full Stage 1 + Stage 2 audit, certificate issued. Years 2 and 3: annual surveillance audit (shorter than full audit, focused on selected controls and ongoing compliance). Year 3 end: triennial recertification audit (similar to original Stage 2). Throughout, you must operate your ISMS continuously — running risk assessments, internal audits, management reviews, incident response, and corrective action. We offer ongoing maintenance support: quarterly health checks, annual internal audit, surveillance audit prep, and dedicated GRC advisor - keeping your certification solid year after year.

Three ways to start: (1) Book a free 30-minute ISO 27001 scoping call - our senior consultants assess your current security maturity, understand your business drivers (customer requirement, sales unlock, regulator), and propose realistic certification roadmap with timeline and cost. No obligation. (2) Email info@secureroot.co with details (organisation size, sector, current maturity, target customers, deadline) and we'll respond within one business day. (3) Call +91 73071 48874 during business hours. For urgent customer audit windows or RFP deadlines requiring ISO 27001, we accommodate fast-track scoping.