ISO 27001 Certification

What is ISO 27001?

ISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard for an Information Security Management System (ISMS): a governed, risk-based approach to protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.

As your certification body, Anavah assesses independently; we do not provide the implementation consultancy for systems we certify.

Who needs it?

  • You handle customer or third-party data
  • You face security questionnaires and vendor due diligence
  • You have (or are building) an ISMS
  • You need a certificate customers accept the first time

Business benefits

Win enterprise deals faster

Answer security reviews with a recognised certificate.

Satisfy vendor due diligence once

Stop re-proving security to every buyer.

Reduce breach & regulatory risk

A governed, risk-based security posture.

Board-level assurance

Independent evidence the board can rely on.

Foundation for 27701 & 42001

Build privacy and AI on the same system.

Globally recognised mark

Accepted across IAF MLA economies.

Is this you?

  • You process customer or regulated data
  • You answer security questionnaires
  • You have an ISMS or are building one
  • You need a certificate that clears procurement

Indicative timeline

1

Scoping

1–2 weeks, depending on scope.

2

Stage 1

Readiness & documentation review.

3

Stage 2

Certification audit.

4

Decision & certificate

Independent decision; certificate issued.

5

Surveillance

Annual, across a 3-year cycle.

Duration depends on scope and readiness — indicative only, never guaranteed.

Certification process

1

Application & Scoping

Define scope, confirm eligibility.

2

Stage 1

Documentation & readiness review.

3

Stage 2

Evidence-based certification audit.

4

Certification Decision

Independent reviewer decides.

5

Surveillance & Recertification

3-year cycle with annual surveillance.

Frequently asked questions

How long does ISO 27001 certification take?
It depends on scope and readiness. After scoping, a Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit are conducted, followed by an independent certification decision. Timelines are indicative and never guaranteed.
Do you help us implement the ISMS?
No. As an independent certification body we only assess. Implementation support must come from an independent party, which protects the value of your certificate.
Is the certificate internationally recognised?
Certificates issued within the IAF / Global ACI recognition framework are designed for cross-border acceptance and are verifiable on IAF CertSearch.
What is the certification cycle?
Certification runs on a three-year cycle with annual surveillance audits, followed by recertification.

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