What's Included

Every step of ISO 27001:2022 certification — managed end to end

ISO 27001 certification is not a single deliverable. It is a six-stage programme involving scoping, risk treatment, policy documentation, technical controls, internal audit, and a two-stage external audit. NxgSecure manages every stage with a named expert accountable for the outcome.

Gap Assessment
Current state vs. ISO 27001:2022 requirements
A structured assessment of your current controls against all ISO 27001:2022 clauses and Annex A controls. Outputs a prioritised gap list, remediation roadmap, and realistic certification timeline.
ISMS Design
Information Security Management System build
Define ISMS scope, objectives, and boundaries. Establish the risk assessment methodology, risk appetite, and Statement of Applicability. All mandatory ISO 27001 documentation produced and owned.
Risk Assessment
Risk register and risk treatment plan
Identify, score, and treat every information security risk within ISMS scope. Risk treatment plan aligned to Annex A controls. Board-ready risk reporting with residual risk sign-off process.
Annex A Controls
All 93 controls — implemented and evidenced
Full implementation across all four Annex A themes: Organizational (37 controls), People (8), Physical (14), and Technological (34) — including the 11 new controls introduced in ISO 27001:2022.
Internal Audit
Mandatory internal audit and management review
ISO 27001 requires a formal internal audit and management review before Stage 2. NxgSecure conducts both — identifying any gaps before the external auditor arrives and closing them on schedule.
Certification Support
Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit liaison
Pre-audit readiness review, evidence pack preparation, and active liaison with your chosen certification body (BSI, Bureau Veritas, TÜV SÜD, or others) through both audit stages. Findings closed on time.
Who Needs It

When ISO 27001 is required — or strongly expected

ISO 27001 is not mandatory in India by law, but it is effectively mandatory in several commercial and regulatory contexts. Here is when you will need it.

Enterprise and government clients
BFSI, pharma, and government procurement increasingly list ISO 27001 as a vendor requirement. Without the certificate, bids are disqualified at the RFP stage.
SEBI CSCRF regulated entities
SEBI's Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework requires listed companies and market infrastructure institutions to maintain an ISMS aligned to ISO 27001.
SaaS and cloud companies
US and EU enterprise buyers ask for ISO 27001 or SOC 2 in security questionnaires. ISO 27001 covers the global buyer; SOC 2 targets the North American market specifically.
IT services and outsourcing
Global IT services contracts from UK, EU, and GCC clients routinely require ISO 27001 as a baseline security assurance. It is the single most commonly requested certification in IT outsourcing.
RBI-regulated NBFCs and fintechs
RBI's IT governance guidelines and cybersecurity framework expect an ISMS. ISO 27001 provides the structured framework RBI examiners look for during supervisory reviews.
DPDP Act compliance overlap
ISO 27001's Annex A controls cover data protection, access control, and incident response — all required under the DPDP Act. Implementing ISO 27001 simultaneously covers most DPDP technical obligations.
The Certification Journey

Six stages from kickoff to certificate

ISO 27001 certification follows a defined sequence. NxgSecure manages every stage — so your team focuses on the business while we carry the compliance programme.

1
Scope & Kickoff
Define ISMS boundaries, assets, interested parties, and certification body. Agree timeline.
2
Gap Assessment
Map current controls to ISO 27001:2022 clauses and all 93 Annex A controls. Prioritise gaps.
3
ISMS Build
Produce all mandatory documentation — policies, SOA, risk register, risk treatment plan, objectives.
4
Control Implementation
Deploy technical and organisational controls. Staff awareness training. Evidence collection begins.
5
Internal Audit
Mandatory internal audit and management review. Close any findings before Stage 1 audit date.
6
Certification
Stage 1 (doc review) + Stage 2 (controls testing). Findings closed. Certificate issued.
What You Get

The business outcomes of ISO 27001 certification

The certificate is the starting point. Here is what ISO 27001 actually unlocks for your business.

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Win enterprise and government deals
Remove the ISO 27001 checkbox from every enterprise RFP. Stop losing deals at the security questionnaire stage — the certificate closes the question before it is asked.
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Pass Stage 2 on the first attempt
100% of NxgSecure-managed clients pass the Stage 2 certification audit first time. We run a full pre-audit readiness review and close every open finding before the auditor arrives.
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Satisfy SEBI CSCRF requirements
SEBI-regulated entities need an ISO 27001-aligned ISMS. Certification provides the documented evidence of ISMS operation that SEBI examiners require during supervisory reviews.
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Cover most DPDP Act technical controls
ISO 27001 Annex A includes data protection, access control, encryption, and incident response controls. Implementing it satisfies the majority of DPDP Act's technical security obligations simultaneously.
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Reduce cyber insurance premiums
Most Indian insurers now offer reduced cyber insurance premiums for ISO 27001-certified organisations. A certified ISMS demonstrates the control baseline underwriters use to price risk.
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Keep the certificate without hiring a CISO
NxgSecure's managed ISMS handles surveillance audits, control monitoring, policy updates, and management reviews — so your ISO 27001 certificate stays valid without an in-house security team.
Frequently Asked Questions

ISO 27001 certification questions answered

ISO 27001 is the international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). It specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an ISMS — the policies, procedures, and controls that protect an organisation's information assets. ISO 27001:2022 is the current version. Certification is issued by an accredited third-party body (such as BSI, Bureau Veritas, or TÜV SÜD) and is valid for three years, with annual surveillance audits to maintain validity.
ISO 27001:2022 reorganised Annex A from 114 controls across 14 domains to 93 controls across 4 themes: Organizational (37), People (8), Physical (14), and Technological (34). Eleven new controls were added — including threat intelligence, information security for cloud services, ICT readiness for business continuity, physical security monitoring, data masking, and secure coding. The transition deadline from ISO 27001:2013 was October 2025 — any new certification must now be against the 2022 standard.
For most Indian mid-size businesses starting from a low control baseline, ISO 27001:2022 certification takes 5–9 months. The timeline depends on your current maturity, ISMS scope complexity, and how quickly your team can implement technical controls. NxgSecure typically achieves Stage 2 certification for clients in 6 months by running gap assessment, ISMS documentation, and control implementation in parallel where the standard permits.
ISO 27001 certification in India involves two cost components: (1) the certification body audit fee — typically ₹3–8 lakh depending on your organisation's size and ISMS scope; and (2) the implementation cost. A qualified in-house hire costs ₹30–60 lakh per year. A consultant engagement typically runs ₹15–40 lakh. NxgSecure's managed service is a monthly retainer that covers both implementation and ongoing ISMS maintenance — contact us for a quote based on your scope.
ISO 27001 is not legally mandatory for all Indian businesses, but it is effectively required in several situations: (1) enterprise and government procurement in BFSI, pharma, and IT services; (2) SEBI CSCRF-regulated entities; (3) SaaS and IT services companies selling to US or EU clients; (4) RBI-regulated NBFCs and fintechs seeking to demonstrate information security governance. Even without a mandate, ISO 27001 certification signals security maturity to any B2B buyer evaluating vendors.
After certification, you must maintain the ISMS and pass annual surveillance audits (Year 1 and Year 2) and a recertification audit in Year 3. Surveillance audits review control operation, internal audits, management reviews, and incident records. NxgSecure's managed ISMS service handles all post-certification obligations — continuous control monitoring, evidence collection, internal audits, and surveillance audit support — so your certificate never lapses.
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