End-to-end ISO 27001:2022 implementation — from gap assessment to certification audit support. We build the ISMS, write the policies, implement controls, and prepare you for the certification audit.
30+ organizations certified with our support
ISO 27001 is increasingly a business requirement in India — clients, investors, and regulators ask for it. RBI encourages ISO 27001 for banks and NBFCs. Many enterprise clients require it from vendors before engagement. Export-oriented companies need it for international business. SEBI considers it for listed company governance.
Enterprise clients require ISO 27001 from SaaS vendors. Certification accelerates sales cycles and removes security questionnaire friction.
Outsourcing companies handling client data need ISO 27001 to win international contracts. Often a pre-qualification requirement.
RBI guidelines reference ISO 27001 as a baseline. Having certification demonstrates security maturity to regulators and investors.
ABDM integration and patient data handling benefit from ISO 27001 framework. Also required by some hospital chains for vendor empanelment.
Compare current security posture against all 93 Annex A controls of ISO 27001:2022. Identify gaps and effort needed.
Complete Information Security Management System documentation — policies, procedures, SOPs, and forms covering all clauses.
Formal risk assessment methodology, risk register, and risk treatment plan aligned to your business context.
Help implement technical and organizational controls — access management, encryption, backup, incident response, etc.
Conduct pre-certification internal audit to identify any remaining gaps before the external auditor arrives.
Handhold through Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits. Handle auditor queries, coordinate evidence, and manage NC closures.
Gap assessment, ISMS scope definition, risk methodology, and complete documentation development.
Implement controls, conduct staff training, establish processes, and begin collecting evidence of operation.
Internal audit, management review, Stage 1 (documentation) audit, Stage 2 (implementation) audit, and certificate issuance.
India's financial capital with RBI headquarters, major NBFCs, stock exchange, and 500+ fintech startups. Highest density of regulated entities.
| Company | Specialty | ISO 27001 Focus |
|---|---|---|
| KPMG India | Full-service audit | Enterprise only |
| Deloitte India | Risk advisory | Enterprise only |
| CyberSigma | IS audit, NBFC compliance | Mid-market |
| Kratikal Technologies | VAPT, compliance | Mid-market |
| KhojKaro | ISO 27001-first | Specialized + Affordable |
Competition level in Mumbai: Medium. Most providers here focus on general cybersecurity or enterprise clients. No dedicated affordable ISO 27001 specialist exists.
Total cost includes: (1) Implementation consulting: Rs 1.5-12 lakh depending on company size, (2) Certification body audit fees: Rs 2-5 lakh, (3) Annual surveillance audits: Rs 1-2 lakh/year. Total first-year cost for a 50-person company: approximately Rs 5-8 lakh including certification body fees.
With focused effort: 12-16 weeks from start to certificate. Some organizations take 6-9 months due to internal delays. The minimum mandatory period between Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits is typically 4-8 weeks. Pre-existing controls and documentation can reduce timeline significantly.
Not legally mandatory, but practically required. RBI recommends it for banks and NBFCs. Most enterprise clients require it from vendors. Export companies need it for international business. Insurance companies increasingly mandate it for vendor empanelment. It is rapidly becoming a business necessity.
ISO 27001 is a certifiable standard (pass/fail) recognized globally, focusing on the ISMS framework. SOC 2 is an attestation (Type I or Type II report) primarily recognized in North America, focusing on Trust Service Criteria. Indian companies serving US clients often need SOC 2; for everything else, ISO 27001 is preferred.
If you sell to enterprises, handle sensitive data, or serve international clients — yes. ISO 27001 removes sales friction (no lengthy security questionnaires), builds investor confidence, and provides a security framework as you scale. Many funded startups get certified after Series A to accelerate enterprise sales.
ISO 27001:2022 restructured Annex A from 114 controls in 14 domains to 93 controls in 4 themes (Organizational, People, Physical, Technological). 11 new controls were added including threat intelligence, cloud security, and data masking. Organizations certified on 2013 version must transition by October 2025.
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