ISO CERTIFICATION FOR TECHNOLOGY
ISO 27001 & ISO 42001 for Tech, SaaS & MSPs
Security certification your clients demand. AI governance that sets you apart. Quality management that scales.
Why Tech Companies Choose ISO 27001 & ISO 42001
Tech companies live or die by trust. Your customers hand you sensitive data — customer lists, financial records, personal information, intellectual property. Your AI systems influence decisions that affect their business. One breach or biased algorithm can destroy your reputation and your revenue pipeline.
ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 aren't compliance badges. They're proof that you've systematically managed information security and AI governance. For SaaS firms and MSPs, they unlock enterprise contracts. For AI-first companies, they demonstrate ethics and risk management.
Win Enterprise Deals
Enterprise and regulated-sector buyers demand ISO 27001. It's often a non-negotiable tender requirement. Certification removes that barrier and opens RFPs you couldn't bid on before.
Prove AI Safety
ISO 42001 shows you've thought through bias, transparency, and governance in your AI. It signals to customers and partners that AI is managed responsibly, not as an afterthought.
Reduce Breach Risk
Systematic security controls lower your attack surface, reduce insider risk, and improve incident response. Lower breach risk means lower insurance costs and fewer customer incidents.
What We Cover
ISO 27001 (Information Security)
We build your security management system: access controls, encryption, incident response, supplier management, data classification. We focus on what your customers actually care about and what auditors actually check.
ISO 42001 (AI Governance)
We establish governance for your AI systems: risk assessment, bias testing, transparency documentation, human oversight controls. We help you meet ethical requirements and regulatory expectations as AI governance matures.
ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
Optional but valuable. Quality systems ensure consistent service delivery, change management, and incident management. Many SaaS firms find it pairs well with ISO 27001.
Our Process
Weeks 1–2: Security Assessment
We review your current security practices, infrastructure, data flows, and AI systems. We talk to your engineering, product, and ops teams. You get a clear picture of gaps and realistic costs.
Weeks 3–10: Build Your System
We write policies, procedures, risk registers, and AI governance documents. We review with your team. We help design practical controls that integrate into your dev cycle and incident response, not bolt-on compliance.
Weeks 11–14: Internal Audit & Review
We audit your system independently to find gaps before your certification body does. We conduct a management review so leadership can speak to the auditor about governance and risk.
Weeks 15–20: Certification Audit
Your chosen UKAS accredited certification body conducts a two-stage audit. We prepare you for both. Post-certification, annual surveillance audits maintain your certificate.
Cost & Timeline
First-year certification typically costs £6,000 to £16,000 depending on scope and complexity:
- ISO 27001 alone: £6,000–10,000
- ISO 42001 alone: £5,000–8,000
- ISO 27001 + ISO 42001: £9,000–15,000
- All three (9001 + 27001 + 42001): £11,000–16,000
We always quote a fixed fee upfront. No surprises.
Common Questions
Should we start with ISO 27001 or ISO 42001?
Start with what your customers demand right now. If enterprise sales require ISO 27001, start there. If you're leading with AI products, ISO 42001 signals governance. Many firms do both in parallel — it's cheaper and faster than sequential.
Does certification cost us money to maintain?
Yes. After year one, you pay annual surveillance audits (typically £800–1,500 per standard per year). Every three years, you pay for a reassessment. The real cost is internal: time spent on audits, risk reviews, incident logs. We minimize that by building efficient systems.
Can we use ISO certification in our marketing?
Yes. Once certified, you can use the certification body's logo and certificate number in marketing, website, and tender responses. Many tech firms see an immediate lift in enterprise leads.
Ready to Secure Your Business?
A free 30-minute call is the fastest way to find out which standards make sense for your product and what it would cost.
Book a Free ConsultationRob Pragnell is a CQI/IRCA Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45001, and 42001. He has advised tech firms, SaaS startups, and MSPs on security and AI governance.