GRC & Compliance
ISO 27001 certification support
ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security management, and for many companies it is the certification that opens procurement doors and closes enterprise deals. The work is substantial, and the hard part is usually knowing where to start and what an auditor will actually expect.
Heelr connects you with professionals who have taken organisations through ISO 27001 before. You can engage a provider for the readiness assessment, the policy and control build, the internal audit, or the full preparation through to certification. Every provider is identity-verified with validated certifications, and you agree scope and price before work begins.
What ISO 27001 involves
ISO 27001 certifies that an organisation runs a structured information security management system, not merely that it owns security tools. Preparation typically covers a gap assessment against the standard, building the required policies and controls, running an internal audit, and getting the organisation ready for a certification audit conducted by an external body.
Certification itself is a two-stage external audit, followed by ongoing surveillance audits to maintain it. The provider prepares you for these; the certification body conducts them.
Common questions
How long does ISO 27001 certification take?
Most organisations reach certification readiness in three to six months, depending on how much is already in place. Companies starting from very little take longer.
How much does ISO 27001 cost?
There are two costs: the preparation work, which you agree with a provider on Heelr, and the certification audit fee, which is paid separately to an external certification body. Preparation cost varies with the maturity of your existing controls.
What is the difference between ISO 27001 and SOC 2?
Both demonstrate that you manage information security responsibly. ISO 27001 is an international certification recognised widely across Europe and beyond. SOC 2 is a reporting framework more commonly requested by North American enterprise buyers. See SOC 2 preparation.
Do we need ISO 27001 or Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is a lighter UK baseline that is faster to achieve and often the first step. ISO 27001 is more comprehensive and carries more weight with larger and international buyers. Many companies do Cyber Essentials first and ISO 27001 later. See Cyber Essentials.