ISO 27001 Consultant
Gap assessments, ISMS implementation, and audit readiness for businesses pursuing ISO/IEC 27001 certification — led by a certified ISO 27001 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor with a background in Navy submarine IT and Air Force cybersecurity contracting.
Why Businesses Pursue ISO 27001
ISO/IEC 27001 is the internationally recognized standard for an information security management system (ISMS) — and increasingly, it's what customers and partners ask for before they'll trust you with their data.
Enterprise & Vendor Requirements
Larger customers or partners require ISO 27001 certification — or evidence of an ISMS — before signing a contract or vendor agreement.
Winning Deals Against Competitors
Certification signals security maturity in RFPs and sales conversations, especially against competitors who can't show the same.
SaaS & Data-Handling Businesses
Companies handling client data, especially software and services businesses, where a real security program isn't optional anymore.
Formalizing Security As You Scale
Businesses that have outgrown ad hoc security practices and need a documented, auditable management system in place.
From Gap Assessment To Certification-Ready
A structured path to a real, functioning ISMS — not just a binder of policies nobody follows.
Gap Assessment
A clear-eyed review of your current security posture against the ISO/IEC 27001 Annex A controls — what's in place, what's missing, and what it will take to close the gap.
ISMS Design & Documentation
Building the actual management system — risk assessments, policies, procedures, and the Statement of Applicability — sized to fit your business, not a generic template.
Internal Audit & Certification Support
Internal audit to confirm the ISMS actually works before your external auditor does, plus support through Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audits.
ISO 27001, Answered
What is ISO/IEC 27001?
It's the leading international standard for information security management systems (ISMS) — a structured framework for identifying risks to your data and putting controls in place to manage them, verified through independent certification audits.
How long does ISO 27001 certification take?
Most small-to-mid-size businesses should expect 4-9 months from initial gap assessment through Stage 2 certification audit, depending on how much of an ISMS already exists and how quickly documentation and controls can be put in place.
Do I need ISO 27001 or is SOC 2 enough?
It depends on who's asking. ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized certification with a formal audited ISMS; SOC 2 is more common in North American SaaS sales cycles. Some businesses eventually pursue both. Worth discussing which one (or both) actually matches what your customers are asking for.
What does an ISO 27001 gap assessment cost?
Pricing depends on company size and environment complexity. Reach out directly for a quote specific to your business.
Can you perform my official certification audit?
No — certification audits must be performed by an accredited certification body, independent of any consultant who helped prepare you. I handle the readiness work — gap assessment, ISMS design, and internal audit — and prepare you to pass that external audit with confidence.
A certificate on the wall means nothing if the system isn't real. My job is building an ISMS your team will actually use.
Ready To Find Out Where You Stand?
Start with the free self-assessment, or reach out directly to talk through your specific environment and timeline.