ISO 27001 certification

SOC 2 is a US-based framework governed by the AICPA, primarily recognized by North American buyers. ISO 27001 is an international standard recognized in 150+ countries. If you're selling globally or into European markets, ISO 27001 is what enterprise buyers there recognize. Many SaaS companies pursue both - the evidence overlap is meaningful, and we can coordinate the audits to reduce redundant work.

ISO 27001 covers your overall information security management system. ISO 42001 covers AI governance specifically, how your company manages risks related to AI systems you build or use. If you're an AI product company, you likely need both. If you're a SaaS company that uses AI tools internally but doesn't build AI products, ISO 27001 alone is usually sufficient.

The timeline depends on the maturity of your current security controls. For companies with documented policies and basic controls already in place, the Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits typically run over several months. Companies with no existing ISMS documentation will need time to build that first. We scope the timeline during your initial consultation so you know what you're committing to before we start.

The Stage 1 audit is designed to assess readiness before we move to Stage 2. We review your policies and meet with your leadership team to determine scope and surface any gaps before the formal audit begins. You're not going to show up to Stage 2 and get blindsided.

Yes, in meaningful ways. Controls around access management, risk assessment, incident response, and vendor management overlap between SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Evidence you've already collected for your SOC 2 audit can often be reused. We build the engagement around what you have, not from scratch.