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ISO 27001 Consulting and Certification Services in India

End-to-end ISMS implementation, gap assessment, internal audit, and certification body coordination from a team that is ISO 27001 certified itself. Get audit-ready with structured processes, not just documentation.

2022
Edition
93 Controls
Annex A Coverage
6,700+
Assessments
Since 2008
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NPCI
HDFC
Mahindra
Aditya Birla
PhonePe
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Swiggy
Asian Paints
Yes Bank
Tata Play
Larsen & Toubro
Voltas
DHL Express
Etihad Airways
Amazon Pay
Go Digit
Pharmeasy
BillDesk
Jubilant Foods
UltraTech
Titan
Infosys
Capgemini
Groww
Sephora
STEP 01

Assess

Comprehensive gap assessment against all ISO 27001 Annex A controls. We identify what exists, what is missing, and what needs remediation to meet certification requirements.

STEP 02

Remediate

ISMS policy suite development, technical controls implementation, risk treatment plan execution, and evidence package generation via Lemon. Every control is tested, not just documented.

STEP 03

Certify

Internal audit execution, management review facilitation, and end-to-end coordination with your chosen certification body through Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits until certificate issuance.

What Is ISO 27001?

ISO 27001 is the internationally recognized standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS). Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), it provides a systematic framework for managing sensitive company and customer information through risk assessment, security controls, and continuous improvement.

Who Needs ISO 27001 Certification?

Applicability across industries, regulations, and business scenarios

BFSI and Financial Services

Banks, NBFCs, insurance companies, AMCs, and payment aggregators where RBI, SEBI, and IRDAI mandates require documented information security management.

SaaS and Technology Companies

Product companies handling customer data who need ISO 27001 to close enterprise deals, pass vendor assessments, and satisfy investor due diligence requirements.

Healthcare and Pharma

Organizations managing patient records, clinical trial data, or telemedicine platforms where data protection is both a regulatory and ethical obligation.

Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Enterprises with connected OT environments, ERP systems, and supply chain platforms that require structured security governance across IT and operational technology.

Government and Public Sector

Agencies and service providers to government entities where CERT-In and MeitY guidelines increasingly reference ISO 27001 as a baseline security requirement.

Pre-IPO and High-Growth Companies

Series C and beyond startups preparing for public listing where investors, auditors, and regulatory bodies expect a certified information security framework.

Legal and Professional Services

Law firms and consulting practices handling privileged client communications and confidential intellectual property that demand demonstrable data protection.

E-commerce and Retail

Consumer-facing platforms processing payment data, personal information, and logistics data where security certification builds customer and partner trust.

What ISO 27001 Certification Costs in India

Two separate fee streams, a three-year cycle, and the seven things that move the number

Most quotes are hard to compare because they bundle two different things. Certification body fees are paid to an accredited registrar for the audit itself, and they are broadly standardised by auditor-days. Consulting fees are paid for getting the ISMS built and the evidence ready, and they vary enormously with how much of it already exists. A quote that does not separate the two cannot be compared with one that does. The other thing buyers routinely miss is that certification is a three-year commitment, not a one-off: a Stage 1 readiness review and a Stage 2 certification audit in year one, then surveillance audits in years two and three, then recertification. Budgeting only for year one understates the real cost by a wide margin.

Stage 1 and Stage 2 are separate audits

Stage 1 reviews documentation and readiness; Stage 2 is the certification audit proper, testing whether the ISMS actually operates. A Stage 1 that surfaces gaps is doing its job, but a failed Stage 2 means paying for the audit twice.

Surveillance audits in years two and three

The certificate runs three years and is conditional. Surveillance audits check the ISMS is still operating, and recertification at year three is a fuller exercise. Budget the cycle, not the first audit.

Scope is the single largest lever

The number of locations, legal entities, employees in scope and systems inside the ISMS boundary drives auditor-days more than anything else. A tightly drawn, defensible scope is the cheapest decision available, and it is made before anyone quotes.

Current maturity decides the consulting half

An organisation with documented policies, a working risk register and existing access reviews needs a fraction of the implementation support of one starting from nothing. This is where quotes diverge most, and where an honest gap assessment pays for itself.

Accreditation of the certification body matters

A certificate from a body accredited by a recognised authority is what enterprise procurement and global customers actually check. An unaccredited certificate is cheaper and can fail the due diligence it was bought to pass.

Running it alongside SOC 2 or CSCRF cuts the total

Roughly 70 percent of ISO 27001 controls overlap with SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria, and SEBI CSCRF evidence maps onto the same ISMS. Sequencing them as one programme rather than two avoids paying twice for the same evidence.

Technical testing you already buy is reusable

Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment results feed the ISMS evidence base directly. If your testing programme and your certification programme are procured separately with no shared evidence, you are paying for the same assurance twice.

Methodology

8 stages. Audit-ready results.

Every engagement follows this process through Lemon, our proprietary audit management platform.

Security Brigade delivers ISO 27001 consulting through a structured, phased methodology that covers every requirement of the standard. Unlike documentation-only consultants, our technical team performs actual controls testing and evidence validation. Our proprietary platform Lemon manages the entire compliance lifecycle, generating evidence packages, tracking control implementation, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks between assessment and certification.

Discovery
01

Scoping and Gap Assessment

Define the ISMS scope, identify applicable Annex A controls, assess current security posture against every ISO 27001 requirement, and produce a prioritized gap analysis report with clear remediation roadmap.

02

Risk Assessment and Treatment

Conduct formal information security risk assessment using a methodology aligned to ISO 27001 Clause 6.1. Identify threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts. Develop the risk treatment plan mapping each risk to specific controls.

03

ISMS Policy Suite Development

Develop the complete suite of ISMS policies, procedures, and documentation required by the standard, including the Statement of Applicability, information security policy, access control policy, incident management procedures, and asset management documentation.

Testing
04

Technical Controls Implementation

Implement and configure technical security controls across network, application, endpoint, and cloud environments. Our security team validates that controls are operational and effective, not just documented on paper.

05

Awareness and Training

Conduct security awareness training for staff and specialized training for ISMS roles including risk owners, asset owners, and internal auditors. Ensure the organization can operate and maintain the ISMS independently.

Delivery
06

Internal Audit

Execute a formal internal audit covering all ISMS processes and Annex A controls. Identify non-conformities, observations, and opportunities for improvement. Produce audit reports that meet certification body expectations.

07

Management Review

Facilitate the management review meeting with organizational leadership, presenting ISMS performance metrics, risk treatment status, internal audit findings, and continuous improvement actions required by Clause 9.3.

08

Certification Body Coordination

Coordinate with the selected certification body through Stage 1 documentation review and Stage 2 certification audit. Manage the entire interaction including evidence submission, auditor queries, non-conformity resolution, and certificate issuance.

"We needed an assessment on a 3-week timeline because of a partner integration deadline. Security Brigade turned it around in 18 days, including the L2 and L3 reviews. The report was regulator-ready — we submitted it to our partner's compliance team unchanged. When speed and credibility both matter, they're the only call we make."
VP Engineering, Retail & Quick Commerce
Vice President — Engineering

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The Platform

Powered by Lemon

Most firms rely on individual tester skill. We built a platform that makes quality structural — informed by 6,700+ previous assessments.

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L1 Complete
L2 In Review
L3 Pending

Automated Evidence Packages

Lemon generates structured evidence packages for each Annex A control, ensuring your documentation meets certification body expectations without manual assembly.

Control Implementation Tracking

Real-time dashboard showing the status of every ISO 27001 control: implemented, in progress, or pending. Leadership gets visibility without chasing project managers.

Gap Remediation Workflow

Each gap identified during assessment becomes a trackable task with owner, deadline, evidence requirements, and approval workflow built directly into the platform.

Compliance-Ready

Audit-ready reporting for every framework

As a CERT-In empanelled firm, our reports are accepted by Indian regulators and meet global framework requirements.

RBI Cybersecurity Framework
ISO 27001 evidence maps closely onto the RBI Directions, 2026 - Board-approved information security and cybersecurity policies (paras 14-15), risk assessment, and the VA/PT cadence at para 151 (VA six-monthly, PT annually).
SEBI Cyber Security Circular
SEBI-regulated entities including stock brokers, depository participants, and AMCs can leverage ISO 27001 certification to satisfy SEBI cyber security and system audit mandates.
CERT-In Audit Standards
As a CERT-In empanelled auditor since 2008, Security Brigade ensures your ISMS aligns with CERT-In security audit requirements for government and critical infrastructure entities.
IRDAI IT Governance Guidelines
Insurance companies can build their IT governance framework on ISO 27001, satisfying IRDAI requirements for information security management and incident response.
SOC 2 Readiness
ISO 27001 implementation provides approximately 70 percent overlap with SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria, making subsequent SOC 2 certification significantly faster and more cost-effective.
DPDP Act Compliance
ISO 27001 data protection controls and the companion ISO 27701 standard provide a strong foundation for compliance with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act.

Industries

1,000+ clients across verticals

Two decades of engagements across regulated and consumer-scale sectors.

BFSIICICI Bank, HDFC, Yes Bank, UTI MF, Edelweiss
Fintech & PaymentsPhonePe, Amazon Pay, Groww, BillDesk
ManufacturingMahindra, Asian Paints, L&T, Hindalco
Retail & ConsumerSwiggy, Sephora, Pernod Ricard, Jubilant
Aviation & LogisticsEtihad Airways, DHL Express, Shadowfax
HealthcareCloudNine, Pharmeasy, Wave Health

Quality Assurance

Multi-Layer Expert Review for Every Compliance Engagement

L1, L2, and L3 review ensures your ISMS implementation is audit-proof

Every ISO 27001 consulting engagement at Security Brigade undergoes the same rigorous three-layer quality review that powers our security assessments. This means your ISMS policies, risk assessments, control implementations, and internal audit findings are validated by multiple senior practitioners before you face the certification body. The result is an ISMS that withstands external scrutiny, not just one that looks complete on paper.

L1: Compliance Consultants

Perform the detailed gap assessment, draft policies and procedures, implement controls, and document evidence. Every deliverable is created with certification body expectations in mind.

L2: Senior Security Consultants

Review all L1 deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with ISO 27001 clauses and Annex A requirements. Identify gaps in control coverage and suggest additional measures.

L3: Security Architects

Final validation of the entire ISMS implementation, including risk assessment methodology, Statement of Applicability accuracy, technical controls effectiveness, and internal audit quality.

Deliverables

What you get

Reports for two audiences — executives who need the risk picture, and developers who need to fix the issues. With code-level guidance, not vague advice.

Gap Analysis Report

Detailed assessment of current security posture against every ISO 27001 clause and Annex A control with prioritized remediation roadmap.

Complete ISMS Policy Suite

Full set of information security policies, procedures, guidelines, and templates covering all mandatory documentation requirements of the standard.

Risk Assessment and Treatment Plan

Formal risk register documenting identified risks, risk owners, treatment decisions, and control mappings aligned to Clause 6.1 requirements.

Statement of Applicability

Documented justification for inclusion or exclusion of every Annex A control, with implementation status and evidence references for each applicable control.

Internal Audit Report

Complete internal audit documentation including audit plan, findings, non-conformities, observations, and corrective action tracking with evidence.

Management Review Package

Prepared materials for management review meeting including ISMS performance metrics, risk treatment status, audit findings summary, and improvement recommendations.

Evidence Packages

Lemon-generated structured evidence for each control, ready for certification body review during Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits.

Certification Support Until Issuance

End-to-end coordination with the certification body including non-conformity resolution support until the ISO 27001 certificate is issued.

Continuous Compliance with ShadowMap

The audit gives you a snapshot. ShadowMap gives you the always-on view.

An annual audit proves your posture at a single point in time. Between audits, attack surfaces drift, credentials leak, sub-domains get added, vendors get breached. ShadowMap watches the boundary continuously so the next audit isn't a surprise.

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FAQ

Common questions

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How long does it take to get ISO 27001 certified?+
Most organizations achieve ISO 27001 certification in 3 to 6 months depending on their current security maturity, scope size, and internal resource availability. Organizations with existing security policies and controls in place can move faster, while those starting from scratch typically need the full 6-month timeline. Security Brigade's structured methodology and Lemon platform help compress timelines by eliminating common project management bottlenecks.
What is the cost of ISO 27001 certification in India?+
ISO 27001 certification costs in India typically range from INR 5 lakhs to INR 25 lakhs depending on the scope of the ISMS, number of locations, organization size, and current maturity level. This includes consulting fees for implementation support and certification body fees for the external audit. Security Brigade provides a detailed cost estimate after an initial scoping discussion to understand your specific requirements.
What is the difference between ISO 27001 and SOC 2?+
ISO 27001 is a certification standard that requires implementing a comprehensive Information Security Management System and is recognized globally. SOC 2 is an attestation report based on the AICPA Trust Services Criteria and is primarily demanded by North American buyers. Many organizations pursue both, and approximately 70 percent of controls overlap. Security Brigade can run both programmes concurrently to reduce effort and cost.
Is ISO 27001 mandatory in India?+
ISO 27001 is not directly mandated by Indian law, but it is effectively required in many contexts. RBI cybersecurity guidelines for banks and NBFCs reference ISO 27001 controls. SEBI cyber security circulars expect equivalent frameworks. Many government tenders and enterprise procurement processes list ISO 27001 as a mandatory vendor qualification. The practical reality for most regulated Indian enterprises is that certification is a business necessity.
What is Annex A in ISO 27001:2022?+
Annex A of ISO 27001:2022 contains 93 security controls organized into four categories: Organizational, People, Physical, and Technological. These controls cover areas including access management, cryptography, physical security, secure development, incident management, and business continuity. Organizations must evaluate each control for applicability and document their decisions in the Statement of Applicability.
Do you help with ISO 27001 surveillance audits?+
Yes. ISO 27001 certification requires annual surveillance audits and a full recertification audit every three years. Security Brigade provides ongoing surveillance audit support including ISMS health checks, evidence preparation, internal audit execution, and certification body coordination. Lemon continues to track control effectiveness between audits, ensuring you are always audit-ready.
Can ISO 27001 help with RBI compliance?+
Yes, ISO 27001 provides a strong foundation for RBI cybersecurity compliance. RBI frameworks for banks, NBFCs, payment aggregators, and fintech entities reference ISO 27001 controls extensively. Security Brigade designs ISO 27001 implementations that map directly to RBI requirements, allowing organizations to satisfy both frameworks through a single integrated programme rather than duplicate compliance efforts.
What makes Security Brigade different from other ISO 27001 consultants?+
Three factors differentiate Security Brigade. First, we are ISO 27001 certified ourselves, so we practice what we recommend. Second, our team includes technical security professionals who test controls operationally, not just document them. Third, our proprietary Lemon platform generates evidence packages, tracks control implementation, and manages the entire compliance lifecycle. Most consultants deliver policies in Word documents and leave. We deliver a working, evidence-backed ISMS.
Can you integrate ISO 27001 with DPDP Act compliance?+
Yes. ISO 27001 combined with ISO 27701 (Privacy Information Management) provides a comprehensive framework that aligns well with the requirements of India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act. Security Brigade can implement both standards as an integrated programme, covering data protection controls, consent management processes, and data processing governance within a single ISMS framework.
Do we need penetration testing for ISO 27001 certification?+
While ISO 27001 does not explicitly mandate penetration testing, Annex A control A.8.8 (Management of Technical Vulnerabilities) and the requirement for risk-based security measures make vulnerability assessments and penetration testing a practical necessity. Most certification bodies expect evidence of technical security testing. Security Brigade can include penetration testing within the ISO 27001 programme, with results feeding directly into the ISMS evidence base via Lemon.

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