ISO 27001 Implementation
ISO 27001 certification that unblocks the deal.
Atoro helps software companies build a working ISO 27001 management system, prepare for audit, and reduce the internal burden on leadership, engineering, and operations.
We handle the structure, documentation, controls, evidence, and audit-readiness work so your team knows what to do, when to do it, and why it matters.
Built for modern software companies
ISO 27001 certified
ISO 42001 certified
Engineer-led delivery
AWS · Azure · GCP
Audit-ready implementation system
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27001
ISMS buildScope, risk, governance, SoA, policies and ownership.
Control implementationAccess, cloud, suppliers, HR, incidents, continuity and SDLC.
Evidence readinessAudit trail organised across systems, owners and workflows.
Managed cadenceDedicated project lead, weekly check-ins, action tracking and Slack support.
Stage 1 / Stage 2 supportReadiness review, remediation tracking and audit preparation.
Implementation pressure usually arrives fast.
Enterprise deal. Security questionnaire. Board request. Audit deadline. Platform setup that suddenly looks bigger than expected.
02 Recognition
You need ISO 27001. You don’t need another internal project.
Most software companies come to us when ISO 27001 has moved from “something we should do” to “we need this done yesterday.”
ISO 27001 is difficult, but it is not impossible.
The problem is that implementation cuts across everything: leadership, engineering, HR, operations, vendors, cloud systems, policies, access control, risk, evidence, and audit preparation.
That is a lot to coordinate when your team already has a product to build, customers to support, and deals to close.
Atoro gives you a structured path through that work, based on more than 200 compliance and security projects delivered for software and digital product companies.
03 Proof
Engineering-led ISO 27001 implementation
Atoro combines compliance consultants, auditors, engineers, and security specialists with computer science backgrounds.
We understand how ISO 27001 works inside software companies: IaaS, PaaS, CI/CD, SDLC, cloud infrastructure, access control, supplier risk, vulnerability management, incident response, and audit evidence.
For software companies, the hard work is connecting the standard to how the company actually builds and ships its product.
That is where Atoro is strongest.
Certified. Technical. Proven.
ISO 27001 certifiedWe hold the standard we help clients implement.
ISO 42001 certifiedFirst ISO 42001-certified consultancy in Europe.
200+ projects deliveredAcross compliance, security, audit and testing.
Engineering-led teamCloud-aware implementation across AWS, Azure and GCP.
04 System
Everything ISO 27001 needs, managed in one implementation
ISO 27001 is not one document, one tool, or one workshop.
It is a management system that needs to be designed, implemented, evidenced, reviewed, and maintained.
Scope
Define the certification boundary, systems, teams, locations, assets, and responsibilities.
ISMS build
Create the core policies, risk methodology, governance structure, Statement of Applicability, and control framework.
Control implementation
Turn ISO 27001 requirements into practical controls across engineering, HR, operations, suppliers, cloud infrastructure, access management, incidents, and business continuity.
Evidence readiness
Map the evidence your auditor will need and organise it so your team can produce it without panic.
Audit preparation
Review gaps, prepare leadership and control owners, and help the business get ready for Stage 1 and Stage 2.
Ongoing operation
Set up the rhythm for reviews, risk updates, internal audits, corrective actions, and continual improvement after certification.
You get a working ISO 27001 system, not a folder of policies.
05 Plan
A managed path from kickoff to audit readiness
We run ISO 27001 implementation as a structured project with clear phases, owners, cadence, and support.
You get a dedicated project lead, weekly check-ins, action tracking, and Slack support throughout the implementation, so the work keeps moving without your team having to become compliance project managers.
Dedicated project leadOne person keeping the implementation organised, visible and moving.
Weekly check-insA clear rhythm for decisions, evidence, actions and blockers.
Action trackingOwners, deadlines and open items tracked throughout the project.
Slack supportFast answers and support between formal project meetings.
1
Scope and baseline
Confirm what needs to be certified, what already exists, where the risks are, and what needs to be built.
2
ISMS setup
Build the core management system: policies, risk process, asset structure, supplier process, Statement of Applicability, governance rhythm, and control ownership.
3
Platform and evidence setup
Configure your GRC platform where relevant, map controls to evidence, connect integrations, assign owners, and organise the audit trail. If you are not using a platform, we create a practical evidence structure your team can run.
4
Control implementation
Work through the priority controls with the right people across engineering, HR, operations, leadership, cloud infrastructure, suppliers, access management, incident response, and business continuity.
5
Readiness and remediation
Review gaps, track open actions, support remediation, and prepare control owners for what the auditor will expect to see.
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Audit support
Help you move into Stage 1 and Stage 2 with a clear view of what is ready, what is open, and who owns each action.
What we need from your team
- One accountable internal lead.
- Focused input from engineering, HR/Ops, and leadership.
- Access to the systems where evidence lives.
- Timely decisions on scope, ownership, and control choices.
Your team stays involved where it matters. Atoro keeps the implementation moving.
06 Price
Clear scope before you commit
ISO 27001 implementation should not become an open-ended consultancy project.
Before we quote, we scope the work properly: company size, certification boundary, current maturity, platform setup, audit timeline, internal capacity, and the level of implementation support required.
Your proposal sets out exactly what is included, who is involved, what your team needs to provide, and how the project will be managed.
Included
Dedicated compliance lead
An experienced ISO 27001 lead to guide the implementation, manage the standard, coordinate the project, and keep the work moving.
Included
Technical security support
Engineer-led input across cloud infrastructure, access control, SDLC, CI/CD, vulnerability management, suppliers, incidents, and evidence.
Included
Project management and cadence
Weekly check-ins, action tracking, clear owners, Slack support, and a structured implementation plan.
Included
ISMS build
Policies, scope, risk methodology, asset structure, supplier process, Statement of Applicability, governance rhythm, and control ownership.
Included
Control and evidence implementation
Practical support to implement controls, configure evidence workflows, map responsibilities, and prepare audit-ready evidence.
Included
Audit readiness support
Gap review, remediation tracking, control-owner preparation, and Stage 1 / Stage 2 readiness support.
No vague day-rate dependency. No open-ended advisory retainer. No surprise workload landing on your engineering team halfway through the project.
07 People
The team that keeps ISO 27001 moving
ISO 27001 implementation needs more than advice. It needs ownership, technical judgement, and delivery discipline.
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Ayna Boada McNamara
Head of Service Delivery
Ayna ensures the project stays on track, actions are clear, meetings are useful, and your team always knows what is needed next.
She manages the delivery rhythm across kickoff, weekly check-ins, action tracking, evidence follow-up, and audit-readiness milestones.
Role in your project: keeping implementation organised, visible, and moving.
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Daniyah Imran
Security Programs Manager
Daniyah leads the technical side of the implementation, connecting ISO 27001 requirements to how your software company actually works.
She understands the standard, the engineering environment, and the evidence needed across cloud infrastructure, access control, SDLC, CI/CD, suppliers, incidents, and audit preparation.
Role in your project: translating ISO 27001 into practical security work your team can implement.
Backed by Atoro’s wider team of compliance consultants, auditors, engineers, and security specialists.
08 FAQ
ISO 27001 implementation FAQs
Do we need a compliance platform to get ISO 27001 certified?
No. A compliance platform can help organise evidence, track controls, and manage audit workflows, but it is not required to achieve ISO 27001 certification.
What you need is a working ISMS, clear scope, risk assessment, Statement of Applicability, implemented controls, documented processes, internal audit, management review, and evidence that the system is operating.
Atoro can support ISO 27001 implementation with or without a GRC platform.
Can Atoro help configure Drata, Vanta, or another GRC platform?
Yes. If you already use a platform, we can help configure it, map controls, assign owners, connect integrations, organise evidence, and make sure the platform reflects how your company actually operates.
How long does ISO 27001 implementation take?
The timeline depends on your company size, certification scope, existing controls, platform setup, and audit deadline.
Most projects require a structured implementation period covering scoping, ISMS build, control implementation, evidence readiness, internal audit, management review, and certification preparation.
How much work will our internal team need to do?
You need one accountable internal lead and focused input from engineering, HR/Ops, leadership, and control owners at key points.
Atoro manages the implementation structure, project cadence, documentation, evidence tracking, and audit-readiness work so your team is not left to figure it out alone.
What does Atoro include in ISO 27001 implementation?
Atoro supports the full implementation path: ISMS scope, risk methodology, policy set, asset structure, supplier process, Statement of Applicability, control implementation, evidence mapping, GRC platform setup where relevant, internal audit readiness, and Stage 1 / Stage 2 preparation.
Can Atoro help if we already started ISO 27001 internally?
Yes. Many companies come to us after starting internally, buying a platform, or booking an audit date.
We can review your current state, identify gaps, reset the implementation plan, and help move the project toward audit readiness.
Does Atoro replace the ISO 27001 certification auditor?
No. Atoro supports implementation and audit readiness. The certification decision is made by an accredited certification body.
We help prepare your ISMS, evidence, control owners, and leadership team so the audit process is clearer and less disruptive.
Can ISO 27001 help with SOC 2, GDPR, or ISO 42001 later?
Yes. A well-built ISO 27001 management system can become the foundation for broader security, privacy, and AI governance work.
Atoro designs ISO 27001 implementation so it can support future frameworks rather than becoming a one-off certification project.
What happens after ISO 27001 certification?
After certification, the ISMS needs to keep operating. That means internal audits, management reviews, risk updates, corrective actions, supplier reviews, control monitoring, evidence maintenance, and continual improvement.
Atoro can support ongoing compliance through internal audit, TrustOps, vCISO, vDPO, and managed security and compliance services.
Case studies
ISO 27001, delivered
K15t
A working ISMS built on Vanta and ISO 27001 achieved, without adding to a busy team’s workload.
Prezly
Full ISO 27001 certification for a complex global PR platform, with no loss of speed.
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09 Push
Request ISO 27001 pricing
Get a scoped view of what ISO 27001 implementation would look like for your company.
You can complete a short scope questionnaire, book a call, or do both.
No generic sales deck. No proposal you have to decode. No pressure to buy software you may not need.
We’ll review
Your certification deadline
Your company size and structure
Your current security maturity
Your existing platform setup, if any
Your audit status
Your internal team capacity
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