ISO 27001:2022

ISO 27001 Compliance
ISMS Development & Certification Prep

ISO 27001 is the international standard for Information Security Management Systems. ThreeShield builds your ISMS from the ground up, maps Annex A controls, and uses Lavawall® for continuous evidence collection so you're always audit-ready.

What ISO 27001 Requires

ISO 27001:2022 defines the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Context & Scope (Clause 4)

Define the organization's context, interested parties, and ISMS scope. Identify internal and external issues affecting information security.

Leadership & Policy (Clause 5)

Top management commitment, information security policy, and defined roles and responsibilities.

Risk Assessment & Treatment (Clause 6 & 8)

Formal risk identification, assessment, and treatment process. Risk register and Statement of Applicability for Annex A controls.

Annex A Controls (93 Controls)

ISO 27001:2022 Annex A contains 93 controls across 4 themes: Organizational, People, Physical, and Technological. Each must be assessed for applicability and either implemented or formally excluded.

Internal Audit & Management Review (Clause 9)

Regular internal audits and management reviews to ensure the ISMS remains suitable, adequate, and effective.

Continual Improvement (Clause 10)

Documented nonconformities, corrective actions, and evidence of continual improvement. This is where Lavawall® continuous monitoring provides the most value.

ISO 27001 as a Competitive Differentiator

ISO 27001 certification is increasingly required to access enterprise clients in Europe, government procurement in Canada and the UK, and healthcare supply chains globally. For SaaS companies and managed service providers, it's becoming a baseline expectation rather than a differentiator.

Frequently Asked Questions

From a cold start, ISO 27001 certification typically takes 6-18 months depending on organization size and complexity. Lavawall® reduces the evidence collection burden significantly. ThreeShield has helped organizations achieve certification in as little as 6 months with strong executive commitment and a well-scoped ISMS.

Yes - ISO 27001 certification requires assessment by an accredited certification body (like BSI, SGS, or Bureau Veritas). ThreeShield prepares you for that assessment; the certification body conducts the Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits. ThreeShield is not an accredited certification body, but we ensure you're ready when the external auditor arrives.

ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized standard with formal certification. SOC 2 is a US-centric attestation report. ISO 27001 is typically preferred for European clients, government procurement, and global enterprise relationships. SOC 2 Type II is more common for North American SaaS companies targeting enterprise buyers. Many organizations pursue both.

Build Your ISO 27001 ISMS

ThreeShield develops your ISMS documentation, maps all Annex A controls, and uses Lavawall® to maintain continuous evidence. Choose your engagement model: DIY, supported, or full done-for-you.

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Three Ways to Engage - From DIY to Done-for-You

Whether you have a strong internal team or need everything handled end-to-end, ThreeShield meets you where you are.

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For lean IT teams and cost-conscious organizations with internal security capacity

  • Lavawall® platform access with GRC module
  • Automated evidence collection against ISO 27001
  • Live compliance score dashboard
  • Policy and procedure template library
  • Self-guided remediation workflows
  • AI-generated compliance status reports
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For MSPs, IT teams with some security resources, and organizations that need expert guidance but retain internal capacity

  • Everything in DIY tier
  • CISSP/CISA-guided gap assessment
  • Prioritized remediation roadmap
  • Policy and procedure development support
  • Quarterly compliance review calls
  • Tier 3 escalation for complex issues
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For organizations that want full compliance delivery without managing the process internally

  • Everything in Supported tier
  • ThreeShield manages the full compliance program
  • CISSP/CISA-executed formal assessment or audit
  • findings methodology (typically 200+ findings)
  • Complete policy and procedure creation
  • Audit-ready evidence packages
  • Annual reassessment included
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