ISO 27001 Certification

Get certified faster. Spend less getting there.

ISO 27001 is increasingly a prerequisite for winning enterprise contracts. We guide you through every step — gap analysis, documentation, audit support — and get you certified in 6–9 months at a fraction of what traditional consultancies charge.

ISO 27001 Certification

Get certified faster. Spend less getting there.

ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security management. For software houses and startups, it's increasingly a prerequisite to win enterprise contracts and pass procurement security reviews. The problem: the traditional path to certification takes 12–18 months and can cost €30–80k in consultancy fees. We compress that timeline and cut that cost significantly — without cutting corners.

12–0 months

Average certification timeline without guidance

€30–0k

Typical consultancy cost for the certification journey

0 controls

ISO 27001 Annex A controls to assess, implement, and document

Industry averages for SMBs pursuing ISO 27001 certification independently or through traditional consultancies.

Who needs ISO 27001

It's not just for enterprise anymore

Software Houses & Agencies

You build software for multiple clients across different industries. Each client has different security expectations — and enterprise clients are increasingly running security questionnaires before signing.

→ Clients require it before signing development contracts

SaaS & Startups

You're moving upmarket from SMB to enterprise. Enterprise procurement teams now run security due diligence as standard. Without ISO 27001, you'll fail the vendor assessment and lose the deal.

→ Enterprise buyers block sales without a recognized security standard

IT Service Providers & MSPs

You manage infrastructure, security, or cloud operations for clients. Your clients are increasingly contractually required to ensure their service providers hold ISO 27001 — which means you need it too.

→ Required by client contracts and public sector tenders

Companies Entering Regulated Markets

Finance, healthcare, public sector, and critical infrastructure all require demonstrable information security management. ISO 27001 is the baseline expectation before any procurement conversation starts.

→ Mandatory for regulated sector procurement

How we compare

Traditional approach
With Pinelab
Timeline to certification
12–18 months
6–9 months
Total cost
€30,000–80,000
Fraction of the cost
Documentation
You write everything
We write it for you
Gap analysis basis
Generic questionnaires
Real data from your environment
Audit support
On your own
We stay with you — Stage 1 & 2
Ongoing compliance
New engagement every cycle
Continuity packages available

How we get you certified

1
Weeks 1–4

Gap Analysis

We audit your current security posture against all 93 ISO 27001 Annex A controls. We identify what's already in place, what's partially covered, and what's missing — giving you a clear, prioritized remediation list rather than an overwhelming checklist.

Deliverable: Gap report with risk-ranked findings

2
Weeks 4–12

Controls Implementation

We work alongside your team to implement the required controls — policies, access management, incident response procedures, asset management, supplier security. We write the documentation, not just tell you what to write.

Deliverable: ISMS documentation package

3
Weeks 12–20

Internal Audit & Audit Prep

Before you face the external auditor, we run a full internal audit simulating the certification audit. We identify any remaining gaps, fix them, and prepare your team for the questions they'll be asked so there are no surprises on audit day.

Deliverable: Internal audit report + audit readiness brief

4
Weeks 20–36

Certification Audit Support

We stay with you through the Stage 1 and Stage 2 external audits. We handle auditor queries, provide supporting evidence on demand, and manage any non-conformities raised — so your team focuses on their work, not on chasing documents.

Deliverable: ISO 27001 certificate

What you'll have at the end

A complete ISMS — not just a certificate

ISO 27001 certification is the outcome, not the deliverable. What you'll actually have is a fully documented, implemented, and audited Information Security Management System. Every document listed below is written and tailored for your specific environment.

Statement of Applicability (SoA)
Information Security Policy
ISMS Scope Statement
Risk Assessment Methodology
Risk Register & Treatment Plan
Asset Inventory
Access Control Policy
Incident Response Plan
Business Continuity & DR Plan
Supplier Security Policy
Internal Audit Report
Management Review Records
Staff Awareness Training Records
Corrective Action Log

All documents are tailored to your specific environment and scope. We don't drop generic templates in your inbox — we write documentation that reflects how your company actually operates, which is what auditors actually check.

The 93 controls

ISO 27001:2022 Annex A — what we cover

The 2022 revision of ISO 27001 restructured Annex A into four themes covering 93 controls. We assess and implement across all four. Nothing gets skipped — but not everything applies, which is what the Statement of Applicability is for.

37

Organizational

Policies, roles, supplier relationships, threat intelligence, information classification, asset management, and information security in project management.

8

People

Pre-employment screening, security terms in contracts, awareness training, disciplinary processes, remote working, and clear desk/screen policy.

14

Physical

Physical entry controls, secure areas, equipment security, clean desk, unattended equipment, media disposal, and off-site working security.

34

Technological

Endpoint protection, identity and access management, logging and monitoring, vulnerability management, secure development, cryptography, and network security.

What you save

Up to 50% less time

Faster path to certification

Our structured approach and ready-made documentation templates cut the typical 12–18 month journey to 6–9 months for most SMBs. Less time in the process means earlier access to enterprise contracts.

Up to 60% lower cost

Fraction of traditional consultancy fees

Traditional Big 4 or specialist ISO consultancies charge €30–80k for the same scope. Our pricing is transparent, fixed per phase, and designed for companies that don't have an unlimited compliance budget.

1 engagement

Security + compliance in one

If you've already run a Complete Assessment or Tailor Made penetration test with us, we already know your environment. The gap analysis starts from real data, not questionnaires — which is where most of the time savings come from.

Common questions

What you're probably wondering

Ready to start your ISO 27001 journey?

Most of our clients reach certification in 6–9 months. We handle the documentation, the preparation, and the audit support — so your team stays focused on building product.

ISO 27001 certification is valid for 3 years, with annual surveillance audits. We offer ongoing support packages to help you maintain compliance and pass surveillance audits without needing to restart the process from scratch each cycle.

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