ISO 27001 Certification That Wins Global Trust — and the Contracts That Come With It
Norvex Assurance builds your Information Security Management System from the ground up and guides you through every stage of ISO 27001:2022 certification — with fixed pricing, certified lead auditors, and timelines that keep your deals moving.
ISO 27001:2022 Certification Services
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ISO 27001 is the world's most widely recognized standard for information security management. Published by the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), it provides a systematic framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an ISMS (Information Security Management System). The current version — ISO/IEC 27001:2022 — defines 93 controls organized across four themes: Organizational, People, Physical, and Technological. Unlike one-time security assessments, ISO 27001 requires an ongoing cycle of risk identification, treatment, monitoring, and improvement. The business impact is concrete: ISO 27001-certified companies shorten sales cycles, unlock regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government), and reduce the average cost of a data breach by building security into daily operations rather than treating it as an afterthought.
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The 2022 update to ISO 27001 brought the most significant structural changes since the standard's 2013 revision. If you hold an older certification or you're pursuing ISO 27001 for the first time, here's what you need to know:
The previous 114 controls across 14 domains have been consolidated into 93 controls across four streamlined themes: Organizational (37), People (8), Physical (14), and Technological (34). Eleven entirely new controls were introduced, covering areas like threat intelligence, cloud security, data masking, and secure development lifecycle management.
ISO 27001:2022 explicitly addresses modern threats that the 2013 version didn't anticipate — including cloud service security, data leakage prevention, and monitoring activities. If your infrastructure runs on AWS, Azure, or GCP, these controls map directly to your environment.
Organizations certified under ISO 27001:2013 were required to transition by October 31, 2025. If your certification has lapsed or you're starting fresh, Norvex Assurance implements directly against the 2022 standard — no transition overhead, no legacy gaps.
This is one of the most common questions we hear from SaaS founders and compliance officers. Here's a clear breakdown:
| Criteria | ISO 27001 | SOC 2 |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | An international certification standard for your entire Information Security Management System. | An attestation report on your controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. |
| Issued by | An accredited third-party certification body (e.g., BSI, Bureau Veritas, Schellman). | A licensed CPA firm under AICPA standards. |
| Scope | Organization-wide ISMS — policies, processes, people, and technology. | Specific systems and services — evaluated against Trust Services Criteria. |
| Recognition | Global — particularly strong in Europe, Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and for government contracts. | Strongest in North America, particularly with US enterprise buyers. |
| Validity | 3-year certification cycle with annual surveillance audits. | Reports cover a defined period (Type II) or point-in-time (Type I) — typically renewed annually. |
| Best for | Companies expanding internationally or serving clients who require formal certification. | SaaS companies selling to US-based enterprise customers. |
Many of our clients pursue ISO 27001 and SOC 2 together. The two frameworks share roughly 60–70% control overlap, which means you can achieve both without doubling your effort or budget. Norvex Assurance offers integrated audit planning that maps shared controls across both frameworks, reducing your total cost and compressing your timeline.
We define the boundaries of your ISMS — which business units, systems, locations, and data flows fall within scope. We analyze your organizational context, interested parties, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements to ensure your ISMS addresses what matters most.
Our certified lead auditors assess your current security posture against all ISO 27001:2022 requirements, including the 93 Annex A controls. We deliver a detailed gap report with a risk-ranked remediation roadmap — so you know exactly what to fix and in what order.
We build your Information Security Management System: policies, procedures, risk treatment plans, Statement of Applicability (SoA), and all mandatory documentation required by Clauses 4–10. Every document is tailored to your organization — never generic boilerplate.
We work hands-on with your engineering, IT, and operations teams to implement or strengthen controls — configuring monitoring tools, establishing access management procedures, setting up incident response workflows, and training your staff on their security responsibilities.
Before your certification body arrives, we conduct a rigorous internal audit that mirrors the external audit methodology. We identify any remaining non-conformities, help you draft Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), and verify that all findings are resolved.
We prepare you for both stages of the certification audit. Stage 1 (documentation review) confirms your ISMS is properly designed. Stage 2 (on-site or remote assessment) verifies your controls operate effectively. A Norvex Assurance consultant is available on-site during both stages.
Once the certification body issues your ISO 27001 certificate, we don't disappear. Norvex Assurance offers ongoing surveillance audit preparation, annual ISMS reviews, and continuous improvement advisory — so your certification stays current through the full three-year cycle.
From your first gap analysis to your certified ISMS — and every policy draft, risk assessment, and control implementation in between — we manage the entire ISO 27001 journey so you don't coordinate between multiple vendors.
Your engagement is led by ISO 27001 Lead Auditors and Lead Implementers who hold recognized credentials (IRCA, Exemplar Global) and bring deep experience across SaaS, fintech, healthcare, and enterprise technology.
We serve companies across the US, India, UAE, Singapore, and Europe. Whether your ISMS spans a single cloud region or multiple international offices, we understand the regulatory nuances and certification body expectations in every market you operate in.
No hourly billing surprises. Every Norvex Assurance ISO 27001 engagement comes with a fixed fee quoted upfront after a scoping call — so you can budget with confidence and present a clear business case to your leadership team.
We help organizations achieve ISO 27001 certification in as few as 8–12 weeks for well-prepared environments. Our structured methodology, parallel workstreams, and dedicated project managers compress timelines without sacrificing audit quality.
ISO 27001 certification is a three-year commitment with annual surveillance audits. Norvex Assurance offers ongoing ISMS management, surveillance preparation, and continuous improvement advisory — so your next audit is a smooth continuation, not a stressful restart.
The 93 Annex A controls form the operational backbone of your ISMS. Norvex Assurance helps you select, implement, and document the controls relevant to your scope through your Statement of Applicability (SoA).
These controls govern your security policies, roles and responsibilities, asset management, supplier relationships, and incident management. They define how your organization manages information security at a strategic and operational level. Every ISO 27001 audit examines these controls — they form the management backbone of your ISMS.
People controls address human factors: screening and onboarding, security awareness training, disciplinary processes, and responsibilities during and after employment. Your team is your first line of defense — and your highest-risk attack surface. These controls ensure every employee understands and fulfills their security obligations.
Physical controls protect your premises, equipment, and physical media from unauthorized access, damage, and environmental threats. If you operate offices, data centers, or co-working spaces, these controls ensure your physical environment matches your digital security posture.
Technological controls cover access management, encryption, network security, secure development, vulnerability management, logging, and monitoring. For SaaS companies and cloud-native businesses, this is where the heaviest implementation work occurs — and where Norvex Assurance's technical expertise delivers the most value.
Our fixed-scope engagement covers every deliverable needed to achieve and maintain your ISO 27001 certification — no hidden extras.
We believe you deserve to know what SOC 2 costs before you commit. All engagements begin with a free scoping call — no obligation.
Startup
USD + CB Fees ($5k–$10k) · 8–16 weeks to audit readiness
Ideal forSaaS startups (Seed to Series A) with under 50 employees pursuing ISO 27001 to unlock enterprise contracts or meet investor expectations.
Growth
USD + CB Fees ($8k–$20k) · 12–24 weeks to audit readiness
Ideal forScaling companies (Series A–C) with 50–500 employees, multiple products, or distributed teams needing ISO 27001 for regulated industry access or cross-border expansion.
Enterprise
USD + CB Fees ($15k–$35k+) · Custom — based on scope and complexity
Ideal forLarge organizations pursuing ISO 27001 alongside SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, or other frameworks. Multi-region operations, complex supply chains, or board-level security mandates.
Serving global clients in the US, India, UAE, Singapore, and beyond. All pricing quoted in USD.
"We needed ISO 27001 to close a contract with a European financial services client who wouldn't move forward without it. Norvex Assurance built our ISMS from scratch, got us audit-ready in 10 weeks, and we certified on the first attempt. That single contract paid for the entire engagement three times over."
Chief Technology Officer
B2B SaaS Platform — Series B
"Our internal team had tried to implement ISO 27001 using an automation tool and a few templates. After six months, we had a pile of documents and no clear path to certification. Norvex Assurance came in, restructured our approach, closed every gap, and got us certified in 14 weeks. We should have called them first."
VP of Engineering
Cloud Infrastructure Provider — Series A
"Operating across Singapore, India, and the US, we needed an ISO 27001 partner who understood multi-region complexity. Norvex Assurance scoped our ISMS across all three locations, managed the certification body relationship, and made the entire process feel structured rather than overwhelming. Our board was impressed."
Head of Compliance
HealthTech Company — Singapore HQ