ISO 27001 Compliance

ISO 27001 compliance software for startups

Track all 93 Annex A controls with plain-English checklists. Attach evidence, assign tasks to your team, and generate readiness reports for your auditor.

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What ISO 27001 certification requires

ISO 27001 is the global gold standard for information security management. It requires building an ISMS — a systematic framework of policies, controls, and processes that protects your data and demonstrates it to customers and regulators.

Information Security Management System (ISMS)

A documented framework covering the scope, policies, risk assessment methodology, and treatment plan for your information assets.

Risk assessment & treatment

Identify information security risks, assess their likelihood and impact, and document how each risk is treated, accepted, or transferred.

93 Annex A controls

The 2022 revision includes 93 controls across four themes: Organisational (37), People (8), Physical (14), and Technological (34).

Internal audit

Regular internal audits confirm that your ISMS operates as documented and that controls remain effective over time.

Management review

Leadership must review the ISMS at planned intervals, reviewing performance metrics and approving any changes to policy or scope.

Statement of Applicability (SoA)

A document listing all 93 controls, whether each is applicable to your scope, and the justification for any exclusions.

How Complara supports ISO 27001 certification

Rather than navigating a 114-page standard on your own, Complara gives you a pre-mapped, actionable checklist for every relevant control — so you know exactly what to implement and what evidence auditors expect.

Pre-mapped control checklist

All 93 Annex A controls broken down into plain-English tasks. Each item tells you what to do, why it matters, and what evidence to collect.

Evidence management

Attach policies, configurations, audit logs, and screenshots directly to each control. No more scattered folders or spreadsheet links.

Team collaboration

Assign controls to the right team members — InfoSec, HR, Facilities, Engineering. Track completion without endless status meetings.

Readiness reports

Export a control-by-control readiness summary to share with your certification body at Stage 1 audit review.

Related compliance frameworks

ISO 27001 shares significant control overlap with SOC 2 and GDPR. Many startups use Complara to track all three simultaneously — the evidence often applies across frameworks.

Frequently asked questions about ISO 27001

What is ISO 27001?

ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It specifies a systematic approach to managing sensitive information, covering people, processes, and technology. Certification demonstrates to customers and regulators that your security practices meet a globally recognised standard.

How many controls does ISO 27001 have?

The 2022 revision includes 93 controls across four themes: Organisational, People, Physical, and Technological. You don't implement every control — you apply those relevant to your scope based on your risk assessment.

How long does ISO 27001 certification take?

Most startups complete implementation in 3–6 months, followed by a Stage 1 documentation review and Stage 2 on-site audit. Total time to certification is typically 6–12 months.

Is ISO 27001 the same as SOC 2?

No — they're different frameworks from different bodies. SOC 2 is a US-based auditing standard (AICPA) more common in North America. ISO 27001 is an international standard more recognised in Europe and APAC. Many enterprise buyers, especially in Europe, require ISO 27001. See how SOC 2 compares →

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