ISO 27001 Certification Services for Startups

ISO 27001 In A Box

Complete your ISO 27001 certification without distracting your team and losing traction on your roadmap. We offer tailored security solutions for startups looking to scale with confidence.

Strategic ISO 27001 Roadmap

We'll assess your current situation and design a path to get you to ISO 27001 certification.

ISO 27001 readiness assessment
Customized security maturity plan
Quarterly strategy reviews and adjustments

Security Audits

Once ready, we'll trigger audits performed by our trusted partners. Included in the package:

Comprehensive penetration testing
ISO 27001 Gap analysis
ISO 27001 Certification Audit (Stage 1 & Stage 2)

ISMS & Policy Creation

ISO 27001 requires a comprehensive Information Security Management System. We'll start with what you have and build out a complete ISMS with all required policies.

Complete ISMS design and documentation
Policy writing aligned to Annex A controls
Comprehensive risk assessment and treatment plan

Development & Training

You're only as secure as the weakest link in your team. We'll help you build a strong security culture.

Policy rollout and training
Security awareness training program
SDLC refinement

White Glove Audit Management

During the course of the engagement, we will learn your business so that we can breeze you through the certification audit.

We'll represent you to the auditor throughout the audit period
Come to as many or as few meetings as you like (recordings will be available)

Fixed price or hourly, your call

We offer flexible pricing so you can choose what works best for your organization.

Trusted auditor ready to go on day one
Vetted pen testing partners on call
No surprise vendor costs — we'll scope it upfront

Meet Your Virtual CISO

Reuben Firmin, a seasoned technology leader and founder of 4rc.io, brings decades of experience scaling startups and leading security initiatives. With a proven track record, including the acquisition of Execvision during his tenure as CTO, Reuben is dedicated to helping startups achieve ISO 27001 certification efficiently and effectively.

His expertise spans technology consulting, virtual CISO services, product leadership, and off-shore talent sourcing — ensuring your organization has the roadmap and leadership it needs to succeed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ISO 27001?

ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It provides a systematic approach to managing sensitive company information and ensuring its confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

How is ISO 27001 different from SOC 2?

SOC 2 is a US-focused audit report, while ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized certification. ISO 27001 is often required by enterprise clients and partners outside of North America, and demonstrates a higher level of security maturity.

How long does ISO 27001 certification take?

Our structured roadmap outlines every step of the ISO 27001 journey, from gap analysis to final certification. The timeline depends on your organization's current security posture, but we typically guide startups through the process efficiently while minimizing disruption.

What does ongoing maintenance look like?

ISO 27001 requires annual surveillance audits and a recertification audit every three years. During the initial engagement, we'll show your staff how to maintain the ISMS. You can continue in-house, or retain our Fractional CISO services on an ongoing basis.

What Our Clients Say

Francois Huet

Head of Engineering, Cadence OneFive

"We maintained laser focus on product delivery without compromising our compliance requirements."

"Navigating SOC 2 certification is a complex and time-consuming process that diverts critical technical resources from core product development. Reuben transformed this challenge by strategically managing the certification journey, streamlining mundane tasks, and identifying cost-effective solutions while minimizing team disruption. Thanks to his expertise, we maintained laser focus on product delivery without compromising our compliance requirements."

David Stillman

CEO, ExecVision

"Reuben ran our SOC 2 compliance program for 5 years in a row. We always had a clean audit."

"At ExecVision, Reuben ran our SOC 2 compliance program for 5 years in a row. We always had a clean audit. Our security posture was reliably strong enough that our Fortune 100 Fintech clients were satisfied that we were compliant with their requirements."

Lucas Gray

Head of Engineering, Alloy Health

"We now feel more secure and better prepared thanks to his guidance."

"We had an excellent experience working with Reuben on our company's security initiatives. He provided a comprehensive list of security recommendations tailored to our needs. His expertise helped us formulate and implement security best practices, and his security awareness presentation to our team was engaging and highly informative. We now feel more secure and better prepared thanks to his guidance. I highly recommend Reuben for any organization looking to strengthen their cybersecurity posture."

Let's get you to the finish line.

Get your ISO 27001 certification done without disrupting your team's velocity.