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ISO 27001 Certification Services

ISO 27001 is the international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). It is the most widely recognised cybersecurity certification globally, and a frequent procurement requirement for enterprise contracts, public-sector tenders, and cross-border data processing.

RedSecLabs delivers practical ISO 27001:2022 implementation, from initial gap analysis, through ISMS design and policy authoring, to internal audit and certification body liaison. We focus on building an ISMS your team will actually use, not a binder that lives in a drawer between audits.

Our consultants have led ISO 27001 programmes from start-up to listed enterprise scale across UK, EU, and Middle East jurisdictions.

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Who this is for

This service is a fit if you’re..

1
UK / EU procurement
Organisations selling into UK, EU, or government supply chains where ISO 27001 is a procurement requirement.
2
Multi-framework alignment
Companies wanting one ISMS that satisfies ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other compliance regimes.
3
First certification
Organisations going for ISO 27001 certification for the first time and needing readiness support through Stage 1 and 2.

ISO 27001, Quick Facts

Last reviewed: 2026-05-21
Current standard
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (updated controls from Annex A)
Controls
93 controls organised into 4 themes (Organisational, People, Physical, Technological)
Typical timeline
6-9 months from gap assessment to certification audit
Audit body
Independent UKAS-accredited certification body (we liaise, do not audit)
Surveillance audits
Annual surveillance audits; full recertification every 3 years
Bundles with
SOC 2 (extensive overlap), GDPR (Article 32 controls), Cyber Essentials
4-6 months
Typical first-time implementation
ISO 27001:2022
Current standard
UKAS
Accredited certification routes
Practical
ISMS your team will use

What is ISO 27001?

ISO 27001:2022 is the latest revision of the international standard for Information Security Management Systems. It defines the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an ISMS, a risk-based framework for managing the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.

The standard combines 10 mandatory clauses (covering ISMS scope, leadership commitment, risk management, performance evaluation, and improvement) with 93 Annex A controls organised into four themes: organisational, people, physical, and technological. Certification is issued by an independent UKAS-accredited certification body following a two-stage audit.

What ISO 27001 certification gives you:

Recognised credential for enterprise and government procurement

Risk-based security framework aligned to your business

Structured improvement cycle with measurable outcomes

Mapping into SOC 2, GDPR, DORA, NIS2, and other regimes

Strong negotiation position on cyber insurance

M&A and investor due diligence asset

ISO 27001 is a multi-year commitment, not a one-time certification, but with the right scope and operating model, it becomes a genuine business asset rather than an overhead.

Why ISO 27001 matters

ISO 27001 is the most globally portable cybersecurity credential. Where SOC 2 is recognised primarily in North America and Cyber Essentials is UK-specific, ISO 27001 is recognised across virtually every major procurement market.

For UK organisations expanding into Europe, the Middle East, or APAC, ISO 27001 typically opens more doors than any other single security investment. For domestic organisations selling to enterprise or government, it is the most common ceiling-level requirement in vendor security questionnaires.

Common pitfalls organisations face without expert support:

Scope creep that makes the ISMS unmaintainable

Policy libraries that nobody reads or follows

Risk register disconnected from real operations

Audit failures from missing or unsigned evidence

Annual surveillance fatigue and certification lapse

Implementation cost overruns from poor planning

An ISO 27001 programme that works is one your operational teams actually use day-to-day, that is where RedSecLabs focuses.

Who needs ISO 27001 Certification?

ISO 27001 is appropriate for any organisation handling sensitive information at scale. RedSecLabs typically implements it for:

SaaS and B2B technology

Financial services and fintech

Healthcare and life sciences

Defence and government suppliers

Managed service providers and MSSPs

Professional services and law firms

Cross-border data processors

Pre-IPO and PE-backed companies

If your customers are starting to ask "are you ISO 27001 certified?" in security questionnaires, the answer needs to be "yes" or "in progress with a target date" within 12-18 months, not silence.

Our ISO 27001 Implementation Methodology

A structured eight-step methodology that takes most organisations from kick-off to certification in four to six months, depending on size and current security maturity.

01

Scoping & Stakeholder Alignment

We agree the ISMS scope, which business units, locations, services and information assets it covers, and align the steering committee.

02

Gap Analysis

Comprehensive review of current state against all 10 clauses and 93 Annex A controls, producing a prioritised remediation plan.

03

Risk Assessment & Treatment Plan

We help your team establish a risk methodology, run the inaugural risk assessment, and produce the Statement of Applicability.

04

Policy & Process Authoring

We provide and tailor the ISMS policy suite, then work with process owners to embed it in real operations.

05

Control Implementation Support

Hands-on guidance on the trickier technical and operational controls, secure development, supplier management, incident response.

06

Internal Audit

We conduct or train your team to conduct the mandatory internal audit covering all ISMS clauses and applicable Annex A controls.

07

Management Review

We facilitate the ISMS management review, ensuring all required inputs and outputs are documented for certification audit.

08

Certification Audit Support

We brief and support your team through Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits with your chosen UKAS-accredited certification body.

Post-certification, we provide annual surveillance audit support, ISMS health checks, and re-certification preparation in year three.

What you receive

Every ISO 27001 implementation engagement with RedSecLabs includes:

  • Gap analysis report mapped to ISO 27001:2022 clauses and Annex A
  • Risk assessment methodology and inaugural risk register
  • Statement of Applicability tailored to your operations
  • Full ISMS policy suite (20+ policies and procedures)
  • Internal audit report covering all required scope
  • Management review pack with documented inputs and outputs
  • Certification body selection guidance and liaison
  • Post-certification surveillance audit support

Industries We Serve

We deliver this service across these industries:

SaaS & Technology
Financial Services
Healthcare
Defence Supply Chain
Managed Services
Professional Services
Cross-Border Data Processors
Pre-IPO Companies

Why RedSecLabs for ISO 27001

ISO 27001 is a long programme, and the wrong consultant can leave you with an unmaintainable ISMS, a frustrated team, and a budget overrun. We focus on building a system your operational teams genuinely adopt, with policies written in plain English and controls that map to how you actually work.

Senior consultants, no junior handoffs
Plain-English policy libraries you will actually use
ISMS mapped to SOC 2, GDPR, DORA on day one
Working with all major UKAS certification bodies
Annual surveillance audit support included
Single point of contact throughout your programme

Start Your ISO 27001 Programme

Book a free 30-minute consultation. We will scope your programme and quote a fixed-fee implementation within one week.

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Where to next

Related services and industry packages worth exploring.

ISO 27001 Internal Audit

Independent annual internal audit programme

SOC 2 Compliance

Reuse the same evidence across both frameworks

SaaS & Technology package

Bundled ISO 27001 + SOC 2 + pentesting

Frequently Asked Questions

For first-time certification, typically 4-6 months for organisations of 50-500 employees, longer for larger or more distributed environments. Smaller organisations with good existing controls can certify in 3 months; complex multi-site programmes can take 9-12 months. We provide a realistic timeline after gap analysis.

Implementation consultancy ranges from £25,000 to £150,000+ depending on scope, complexity, and how much you handle in-house. Certification body fees (audited separately) typically add £8,000-£25,000 for the initial three-year cycle. RedSecLabs provides a fixed-fee quote after gap analysis.

Yes. The 2022 revision restructured Annex A from 114 controls into 93 controls grouped into 4 themes (organisational, people, physical, technological). 11 controls are new (including threat intelligence, cloud services, ICT readiness for business continuity). Organisations certified under 2013 must transition to 2022 by October 2025.

We work with all major UKAS-accredited certification bodies including BSI, LRQA, BM TRADA, Bureau Veritas, DNV, and SGS. We help you select the right one for your sector, geography, and budget, the choice has more impact on audit experience than many organisations realise.

Yes, and we recommend doing it on day one. Most controls in ISO 27001 Annex A satisfy SOC 2 Common Criteria controls and GDPR technical/organisational measures requirements. Building the ISMS with these mappings in mind means one engagement produces evidence usable across multiple frameworks.

ISO 27001 certificates are valid for three years, with annual surveillance audits in years 1 and 2 and full re-certification in year 3. RedSecLabs provides ongoing ISMS health checks, surveillance audit prep, and a refresh ahead of re-certification, pricing structured on retainer or per-engagement.
What you receive

Every engagement includes

  • ✓ Scoping call. A 30-minute call to define scope, timeline, and authorisation boundaries.
  • ✓ Test plan. Written test plan covering targets, methodology, and rules of engagement.
  • ✓ Technical report. Detailed findings with reproduction steps, evidence, and remediation guidance.
  • ✓ Executive summary. Board-ready 1-2 page summary with risk ratings and business impact.
  • ✓ Audit-ready evidence. Findings letter formatted for auditors, customers, and supervisory authorities.
  • ✓ Retest letter. Free retest of remediated findings within an agreed window. Confirmation letter included.
  • ✓ Remediation call. A call with our lead tester to walk through findings and remediation strategy.
How we deliver

Our process, end to end

  1. 1
    Scoping call & fixed-scope quote
    A 30-minute call. We define scope, targets, timeline. You get a fixed-scope quote within one working day. No surprise invoices.
  2. 2
    Test plan & authorisation
    Written test plan covering methodology, targets, and rules of engagement. Authorisation letter signed before any testing begins.
  3. 3
    CREST-aligned execution
    Senior tester runs the engagement. Critical findings flagged immediately during testing. Daily updates if you want them.
  4. 4
    Technical + executive report
    Detailed technical findings with reproduction steps. Board-ready executive summary. Delivered within agreed working days.
  5. 5
    Remediation call & retest
    Walkthrough with our lead tester. Retest of remediated findings within the agreed window. Confirmation letter for your auditors.
Engagement scope

What shapes the quote

Small scope
Single app, focused scope, smaller surface. 5-7 working days.
Medium scope
Multi-role platform, several user types, integrations. 8-12 working days.
Enterprise scope
Complex environment, multiple targets, compliance evidence. 12-25 working days.
Fixed-scope quote within 1 working day
No surprise invoices, no scope-creep. We commit to a number before you commit to us.
Sample report
See exactly what we deliver
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Why RedSecLabs

Grounded reasons clients choose us

⚑
UK-based team
Testers based in the UK. Data stays within UK/EU jurisdiction for sensitive engagements.
❄
CREST member company
CREST-aligned methodology. Senior testers hold CREST CRT or CCT certifications.
⚙
Manual testing, not scanner-only
Automated scanners catch the obvious. Our human testers find the issues that matter.
✎
Clear executive reporting
Reports your board can read and your developers can act on. No jargon padding.
♚
Compliance-aware delivery
PCI, SOC 2, ISO 27001, DORA, GDPR. We map findings to your compliance framework.
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Retest support included
Free retest of remediated findings within agreed window. Confirmation letter for auditors.
Related services

Often paired with this engagement

ISO 27001 Internal Audit →
Internal audit programme support.
SOC 2 Compliance →
Complementary US-focused framework.
Security Gap Assessment →
Pre-certification gap analysis.
Virtual CISO →
For ongoing ISMS leadership.
GDPR Compliance →
Companion data protection compliance.
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