ISO 27001
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Audit Process
ISO 27001 Certification Process
ISO 27001 certification includes ISMS setup, risk assessment, controls, and a two-stage audit for certification.
ISO 27001 Certification Process
Achieving ISO 27001 certification is a significant milestone in building trust with customers, partners, and regulators.
But what does the certification process actually involve?
The ISO 27001 certification process is structured, transparent, and designed to help organizations demonstrate that their Information Security Management System (ISMS) meets international standards.
It begins with preparation and readiness—establishing your Information Security Management System (ISMS), conducting a risk assessment, and implementing appropriate controls.
Once your ISMS is in place, you’ll engage a certification body to conduct the audit.
The audit consists of two stages:
Stage 1: Documentation review and readiness assessment
Stage 2: Full audit to evaluate ISMS implementation and control effectiveness
After passing Stage 2, your organization will receive its ISO 27001 certificate—valid for three years, with annual surveillance audits to maintain certification.
The process is designed not only to validate compliance but to foster continuous improvement and a proactive security culture.
