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ISO 27001 Consulting and Certification Services
EXEO’s ISO 27001 consulting services take you from gap analysis to a passed ISO 27001 certification audit. Don’t let compliance slow down your growth. EXEO transforms the audit journey into a structured, technical process. We bridge the gap between your legal obligations and your IT reality.
Stop writing policies that nobody reads.
Most consulting firms deliver hundreds of pages of theoretical documentation, leaving your IT team to struggle with the implementation alone.
The EXEO Approach: We are engineers, not just consultants. We don’t just tell you what to do; we configure your backups, MFA, and logs to be natively compliant with the auditor’s requirements.
How EXEO Infrastructure Validates Your Controls
CONFIDENTIALITY
Access & Monitoring
✅ A.8.12 (Data Leakage): Validated by EXEO SOC.
✅ A.5.15 (Access Control): Validated by Identity/MFA.
The Auditor sees: Active Surveillance.
INTEGRITY
Threat Protection
✅ A.8.7 (Anti-Malware): Validated by Managed EDR.
✅ A.8.8 (Vulnerabilities): Validated by Auto-Scanning.
The Auditor sees: Hardened Systems.
AVAILABILITY
Continuity & Resilience
✅ A.8.13 (Backups): Validated by Immutable BaaS.
✅ A.8.14 (Redundancy): Validated by EXEO Cloud/DRaaS.
The Auditor sees: Proven Resilience.
Why Opt for EXEO ISO 27001 Consulting Services
EXEO’s ISO 27001 consultancy pairs advisory work with hands-on engineering. From our offices in Paris and Dubai, our consultants guide organizations across France, the UAE and the wider EMEA region from gap analysis to a passed certification audit. We configure the controls with your team so the system is compliant by design and ready to run.
Because EXEO is itself certified to ISO 27001, 27017 and 27701, your consultants apply the framework they run every day. Our clients hold a 100% pass rate at their certification audits. We work with SaaS providers, fintechs and regulated businesses, with dozens of clients certified across France, Lebanon, the UAE and 16 countries.
We also run IT security audits and managed security services to sustain your certification, and align your environment with cloud security best practice.
Hands-on technical implementation
We configure your backups, MFA, logging and SOC so they are compliant by design, then hand you a running system instead of a stack of policy documents.
Certified to the standard we advise on
EXEO holds ISO 27001, 27017 and 27701. Your consultants run the framework every day and bring that operational experience to your certification.
100% audit success rate
Dozens of clients guided to certification with a 100% pass rate at the certification audit. Active in France, Lebanon, the UAE and across 16 countries.
ISO 27001 consulting in France and across EMEA
From our Paris office, EXEO guides French and EMEA-based organizations through ISO 27001 certification. Our consultants understand local regulatory expectations, including NIS 2 and GDPR, and pair advisory work with hands-on technical implementation. Remote collaboration is part of how we operate, which lets us support distributed teams and entities spread across the region.
ISO 27001 consulting in the UAE and Dubai
EXEO supports organizations across the UAE and the Gulf with ISO 27001 consulting and certification. From our Dubai office, our consultants take you from gap analysis to a successful Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit. We work remotely or on site, and because EXEO is itself ISO 27001 certified, we apply the framework we run every day rather than theory from a textbook.
Our approach at a glance
Flash diagnostic
We audit your maturity against the 93 Annex A controls and deliver a prioritized, budget-conscious action plan (Red/Amber/Green).
Technical remediation
We deploy the missing controls for you: DRaaS, Encryption, and SOC monitoring. We handle the heavy lifting.
Mock audit & certification
We simulate the official audit with our certified Lead Auditors and defend your case on D-Day against the certification body.
ISO 27001 Consulting Process
Our ISO 27001 certification consultancy follows a clear and structured process. We begin by conducting a comprehensive risk assessment to understand your organization’s current information security posture. Our ISO 27001 consultants then develop a roadmap tailored to your needs, covering everything from policy development to employee training and system implementation. Throughout the process, we work closely with your team, ensuring that each step aligns with the standard’s requirements. Once everything is in place, we guide you through the final stages, including the audit, to help you achieve ISO 27001 certification.
An approach in 6 phases that guarantees success
By following this detailed 6-phase approach, our services provide a clear and structured path to achieving ISO 27001 certification, ensuring your organization is fully prepared at each stage of the process.
Audit Your Maturity (Identify the risks)
In this initial phase, we assess your current controls and documentation against the ISO 27001 requirements. Our ISO 27001 consultancy services also include a review of your IT asset inventory, ensuring all critical assets are accounted for and evaluated. This sets a clear foundation for your compliance journey.
Define Your Risk Roadmap
Our ISO 27001 consultants conduct a detailed information security risk assessment, identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities. Following the assessment, we issue recommendations for mitigations, ensuring that your organization takes proactive steps to address risks and align with ISO 27001 certification standards.
ISMS Documentation & Awareness Training (Deploy technical controls)
This phase involves the development and issuance of all necessary ISMS documentation. Our ISO 27001 certification consultancy ensures that your policies, procedures, and security protocols meet the standard’s requirements. We also provide ISMS awareness training to ensure your team understands their roles within the ISMS framework.
Internal Audit & Control Review (Security Awareness)
During this stage, an internal audit is conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the controls you've implemented. Our ISO 27001 certification consultants review the policies and controls in place, identifying any gaps that need to be addressed before the final audit. This internal audit is a critical checkpoint to ensure readiness for certification.
Cybersecurity Monitoring & Logging Review (Mock dry-run)
We guide your IT staff and InfoSec Officer through ongoing cybersecurity monitoring, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001 requirements. Our ISO 27001 consultancy and across the EMEA region emphasizes regular logging reviews and analysis to strengthen your organization’s security posture.Continuous monitoring is part of staying compliant: discover our managed security services.
Management Review & External Audit Support (Pass the official audit)
In this final phase, we conduct a management review meeting as required by ISO 27001, ensuring all key stakeholders are aligned. Our ISO 27001 certification consultancy offers full support during the external audit, assisting your team until the certification is successfully issued.
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our clients have a 100% success rate on certification audits
If you’re looking to strengthen your information security and achieve ISO 27001 certification, our services are here to help. Whether you need ISO 27001 consultancy or assistance from certification consultants, we have the expertise to support you at every stage. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your organization navigate the path to compliance and certification with ease.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How long does ISO 27001 certification take?
Typically, we have implemented projects from 4 months to 12 months. With our structured, fast-track approach, most organizations reach audit readiness within six months. The exact timeline depends on the size of your scope and the maturity of your existing controls. We confirm a precise plan during the gap analysis.
Do you provide ISO 27001 consulting in the UAE and Dubai?
Yes. We support organizations across the UAE and the Gulf from our Dubai office, remotely or on site, from gap analysis through to Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit preparation.
Do you provide ISO 27001 consulting in France?
Yes. From our Paris office, we support French and EMEA-based organizations through ISO 27001 certification, remotely or on site, from gap analysis to Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit preparation.
Do you support remote ISO 27001 implementation for EMEA entities?
Yes. Remote delivery is standard for us. We routinely support EMEA-based entities and distributed implementation teams with collaboration tools and clear milestones, while keeping the project audit-ready.
What does ISO 27001 consulting include?
Our engagements typically cover gap analysis against ISO 27001:2022, ISMS design and documentation, risk assessment and the Statement of Applicability, internal audit, and Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit preparation. We adapt the scope to your context.
Is EXEO itself ISO 27001 certified?
Yes. EXEO holds ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27701 and SOC 2 Type II certifications, and the ExpertCyber label. We run the same framework internally that we help our clients implement.
What changed in ISO 27001:2022?
The 2022 revision restructured Annex A from 114 controls across 14 domains into 93 controls grouped under four themes: organizational, people, physical and technological. It added 11 controls covering areas such as threat intelligence, information security for cloud services, data leakage prevention and secure coding. The transition from the 2013 version closed in October 2025, so certifications now follow ISO/IEC 27001:2022. As part of our gap analysis, we map your existing controls to the current structure.
How long is ISO 27001 certification valid?
An ISO 27001 certificate is valid for three years. During that cycle you undergo annual surveillance audits that confirm your ISMS stays effective, followed by a full recertification audit before the three years end. We support you through surveillance and recertification so the certificate stays current, and our managed security services help you sustain the controls between audits.
How much does ISO 27001 certification cost?
Yes. We support SaaS providers, fintechs and other regulated businesses that need ISO 27001 to close enterprise deals or meet regulatory expectations. For SaaS teams we focus on cloud and application controls, and we align ISO 27001 with adjacent requirements such as SOC 2, GDPR and NIS 2 where they apply.
Do you work with SaaS and fintech companies?
Yes. We support SaaS providers, fintechs and other regulated businesses that need ISO 27001 to close enterprise deals or meet regulatory expectations. For SaaS teams we focus on cloud and application controls, and we align ISO 27001 with adjacent requirements such as SOC 2, GDPR and NIS 2 where they apply.
