Our clients tell us that ISO 27001 certification has brought a lot of value to their organisations. Not only do they feel that their sensitive or confidential information is more secure, they are also more able to access markets with a competitive advantage.
ISO 27001 Certification
Ensure that every form of information you hold is protected and secure.
As the internationally-recognised Information Security Management System Standard, ISO 27001 will help you meet contractual requirements.
Wherever you are based, Centre for Assessment can provide you with a robust, UKAS-accredited certification audit.
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ISO 27001
What is ISO 27001?
Safeguarding information security assets and personal data makes sound business sense but is also a legal and regulatory obligation, especially for many businesses.
To gain ISO 27001 certification, your organisation will need to demonstrate that it has identified and assessed potential security risks to confidential information and data you hold. You also need to have taken steps to ensure these risks are mitigated and that security controls are fit for purpose within your context.
An ISO 27001 audit with Centre for Assessment, a UKAS-accredited certification body (No. 0120), is based on a three-year certification cycle. Contact us to find out more about how the certification process works and how we can help you achieve compliance with the Standard.
If you need to demonstrate that you are working towards the Standard, we will provide you with a Certificate of Commitment once you have accepted our proposal.
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How can ISO 27001 benefit you?
Compliance to ISO 27001 can have an extremely positive impact on your organisation. Certification with Centre for Assessment may help you to:
- win more business
- develop trust and credibility
- improve the culture of security in your organisation
- review and improve the strength of your security measures
- give your customers reassurance that their data is safe
- reduce costs associated with information mismanagement
- comply with international legal obligations and regulations, including GDPR
- provide a competitive advantage for your company
ISO 27001 FAQs
Is ISO 27001 right for you?
With increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks and high-profile data leaks, it's no wonder the number of organisations achieving certification to ISO 27001 is growing year on year.
An ISO 27001 audit is a must not only for organisations that are technology-rich or heavily reliant on digital data storage, but also important if you hold sensitive information in any other format.
Healthcare providers, educational establishments, local authorities, other public bodies, retailers, and many others can use ISO 27001 to protect the information they hold. Compliance with the Standard is now a requirement to provide services to some areas of the NHS, making it extremely valuable for your organisation.
Why work with CfA?
Centre for Assessment is a respected, client-focused, and ethical UKAS-accredited body with years of experience providing ISO 27001 certification to organisations like yours.
Each of our auditors undergo a rigorous recruitment and training process, ensuring that you are given an experienced professional who understands the context and concerns of your organisation. We have a strict auditor competency framework, meaning you can be confident that the auditor assigned to your ISO 27001 project will have appropriate knowledge of your sector.
With a flexible, customer-centric approach to our audit and certification service, a member of our friendly, knowledgeable Business Development team will explain more about how we help your organisation achieve ISO 27001 certification.
How Much Does it Cost?
Centre for Assessment believes that value is extremely important but also understands that cost is a key factor for organisations considering ISO 27001 certification. We pride ourselves on the quality of our certification services but are also keen to offer highly competitive prices for your company.
A member of our Business Development team will be pleased to produce a bespoke, no-obligation ISO 27001 certification proposal for you, taking into account factors such as the number of employees and the complexity of your organisation. Centre for Assessment normally quotes for the whole of the three-year certification cycle, but we do not lock clients into a recurring contract or expect any payments in advance of the audit. In fact, you only pay for each audit once it is completed.
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ISO 27001 Insights
Why Should an Organisation Have Both ISO 9001 and 27001?
09/06/2025
In today’s fast-paced, data-driven world, quality and security go hand in hand. That’s why forward-thinking organisations are choosing to certify in both ISO 9001 and ISO 27001. Discover how these two game-changing standards complement each other and why your organisation should consider both.
Spotlight on: Leanne Kaut
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Welcoming our newest member of the team - Leanne Kaut. Leanne is our new Certifications Manager, her role is to develop, manage and maintain all CfA's UKAS accreditations and ensure all certification audits undertaken comply with accreditation standards.
What support can we offer you?
You may find the idea of an ISO 27001 audit daunting. Centre for Assessment is committed to supporting you to ensure your audit is painless and successful, adding value to your organisation.
As a UKAS-accredited (No. 0120), impartial certification body, we are unable to provide a consultancy service to help you develop and implement your Information Security Management System.
However, we do offer a range of training courses to help ensure your ISO 27001 audit with us is successful:
ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Training
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Certification and Audit Process
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1Develop and Implement your Management System
You may choose to hire a consultant to help you design and implement your Security Management System. Centre for Assessment does not offer a consultancy service, but can provide you with a list of our independent associates. You could opt to use Centre for Assessment to provide a pre-assessment service. Alternatively, you may choose to move forward without seeking external support.
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2Apply
Submit an application form online to receive a no-obligation audit proposal for your organisation. If you don't have time to complete this, give us a call and a member of our Business Development team will be happy to help you.
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3Make Arrangements
You will be allocated a specialist, experienced auditor who will contact you to introduce themselves, discuss arrangements and book dates for your audit.
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4Audit Stage One
The Stage One audit will involve a review of the documents relating to your Security Management System. Stage One also explores your readiness to move on to Stage Two.
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5Audit Stage Two
The Stage Two audit looks at the effectiveness of your Security Management System, ensuring it is
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6Certification
Following a technical review by a decision-maker, you will be issued a certificate that is valid for three years. You can advertise the fact that you are certified to the Standard and use the ISO 27001 logo on your website.
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7Annual Audit
At 12 and 24 months, review audits will be completed to ensure you are still compliant with ISO 27001. These will be arranged directly with your auditor.
Transfer your Certification to Centre for Assessment
If your organisation is already certified to ISO 27001, you may want to consider transferring to Centre for Assessment. Centre for Assessment has extensive experience working with transfer clients, ensuring the required audits take place to avoid a gap in your certification. We do not charge a transfer fee so moving to us can be quick, simple, and free.
You may consider a transfer for many reasons. Perhaps you need a more robust audit from a UKAS-accredited certification body. You may need an improved level of service or a more affordable price. Whatever the reason, if you want to transfer to us, or do a cost comparison with your existing provider, we would be delighted to hear from you.
If you do transfer to us, we will ensure that the process is as smooth as possible. Simply contact us and a member of our Business Development team will be happy to help.
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ISO 27701
ISO 27701 - Privacy Information Management - is an optional extension to ISO 27001 and can be added to your certification audit with Centre for Assessment.
This additional Management System Standard is relevant to organisations of any size and sector. It provides guidance around the processing and management of Personally Identifiable Information, helping you comply with international privacy regulations.
Gaining ISO 27701 certification will help you gain trust from your customers, provide transparency for your stakeholders and ensure you are fully compliant with the requirements of GDPR. Â
If you would like to integrate ISO 27701 certification into your ISO 27001 audit or want to find out more, get in touch and our Business Development team will be pleased to talk to you.
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