Information Security Management

ISO 27001 Consultancy: Get Certified in 90 Days

Get ISO 27001 Certified – Fast

Your enterprise client just asked you if you are ISO 27001 certified. You need to get there fast — without the chaos.

I provide hands-on ISO 27001 consultancy for SMEs across the UK, EU, USA and beyond. Fully remote delivery, fixed fee, with a first-pass guarantee built in.


First Pass Guarantee · UK-Based, Remote-First · Templates Included · 30-Day 100% Credit Upgrades


What My Clients Say

Here is a selection of some of the feedback I’ve received.
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“Kept us on task and made sure we sailed through our assessment. Highly recommend!”
Jenna Cooper
Helpthemove
We highly recommend Alan for his excellent support and expertise. He demonstrated great ability to answer our questions with clarity and provided thorough guidance throughout the entire process.
René Berg Jensen
Phoenix Design Aid, Spain
Alan was a great, down-to-earth, no-nonsense help in achieving our UKAS-accredited ISO 27001 certification. He kept pace at each stage, without any extra guff.”
Bryn
Periculum Security Group (UK)

How the Consultancy Works

My ISO 27001 consultancy is structured around five focused sessions — covering everything from initial scoping to pre-audit readiness.

I’ll guide you through the standard as we go, tailoring everything to your organisation.

Between sessions, you’ll adapt my templates for that section, working at your own pace. Most organisations complete the process in 8–12 weeks.

1. Kick-Off & Scope Review

We start by exploring the major components and setting the foundational governance.

What we’ll cover:

  • Define your ISO 27001 scope
  • Review any existing policies and documents
  • Assess your organisation’s context (scope)
  • Define an Information Security Policy
  • Capture roles & responsibilities
  • Walk through leadership’s role and capture some objectives
  • Agree on your project plan and certification timeline

By the end, you’ll have a clear plan and full understanding of what’s required — no guesswork, no confusion. The process is tailored to your organisation’s specific needs, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.

2. Risk Review Session

Next, we identify and address your biggest information security risks. This step helps you manage information security risks by taking a risk-based approach to protecting your organisation’s information assets.

We’ll:

  • Create or review your risk assessment method
  • Identify key risks (suppliers, ransomware, outages, cyber attacks, etc.), including threats to information assets, sensitive data, and confidential information
  • Build your risk treatment plan
  • Review and align with Clause 6: Planning

3. Statement of Applicability (SoA)

This is where we map your controls against Annex A’s 93 controls. Aligning your approach with the ISO standard, ensures your information security management system meets international best practices.

We’ll:

  • Review the controls that apply to your business, including all relevant security controls and information security controls
  • Clarify inclusions and justified exclusions
  • Finalise your Statement of Applicability using my proven template
  • Integrate Clause 7 (Support) and Clause 8 (Operation)


4. Performance & Improvement Session

Here we bring everything together and show how your ISMS performs in practice.

We’ll cover:

  • Key performance metrics and audit evidence
  • Internal audit planning and sample audit records
  • How to run an effective management review
  • Clause 9 (Performance Evaluation) and Clause 10 (Improvement)
  • The role of regular audits and annual surveillance audits in ongoing compliance and continual improvement


5. Final Readiness Check

The final session is a mock audit walkthrough. We check everything your accredited certification body will look for during the certification audit, ensuring you are fully prepared for this crucial step.

We’ll verify:

  • All mandatory ISO 27001 documents are complete
  • Evidence of implementation exists
  • Any nonconformities have been resolved
  • You’re confident in answering typical auditor questions
  • You can demonstrate compliance with the international standard

This session mirrors the auditor’s perspective, so there are no surprises when your assessment begins.


Consultancy Pricing

The full 90-day consultancy programme costs £3,500 + VAT, with flexible payment options:

Pay Up-Front
Pay in advance and save 10%
£3,500
£3,150
+VAT
Choice of payment methods
10% discount
Save £350 with a single payment.
Pay-As-You-Go
or pay in installments over 3 months
£3,500
+VAT
Month 1: £1,166
Month 2: £1,166
Month 3: £1,166

No discount, maximum flexibility.

A 20% discount for micro-organisations (3 or fewer employees).

Typical auditor fees for SMEs range from £2,500 to £6,500 (not included). Fees depend on the type of accreditation, the auditor, and the scope of the ISMS.

Engage with confidence

My approach is tried and tested. If you follow it, you will pass.

Promise 1

Cancel any time for a refund.

If, for any reason, the approach isn’t for you, you can walk away.

If you choose not to continue, I’ll refund a pro-rata amount based on the sessions remaining — so you only ever pay for what you’ve used.

E.g. 2 out of 5 sessions taken = 60% refund

Promise 2

Pass or I fix it for free.

I stand behind this process completely.

If your auditor identifies any nonconformities that prevent certification, I’ll work with you free of charge to resolve them and liaise with the auditor until you pass.

That’s how confident I am in this method.

Who This Consultancy Is For

This programme is designed specifically for small to medium-sized B2B tech companies, SaaS providers, and startups who:

  • Organisations with up to 250 people
  • Those able to make changes quickly
  • Teams that have 5 hours a week to work on it

Who It’s Not For

  • Larger enterprises > 250 staff
  • Organisations that struggle with fast-paced change

Why This Approach Works

What You Get

When you engage my ISO 27001 in 90 Days consultancy service, you’ll receive a program designed for a broad range of organisations:

Five private 1-to-1 checkpoint sessions (Zoom or Teams)
All mandatory ISO 27001 templates and examples
Unlimited email support between sessions
Expert guidance throughout the entire process
Ongoing basis support to help maintain compliance, including regular check-ins and advice
Access for up to 3 users to my ISO 27001 online course
A list of trusted, low-cost UK auditors
A pass guarantee — if you don’t pass, I’ll help fix it for free

You stay in control — book sessions at your own pace, work flexibly around your team, and maintain ownership of your system.

How Fast Can You Really Get Certified?

The quickest any client has been certified is 20 days, for a non-accredited certificate. For an accredited UKAS certification, it’s 68 days. I recommend that most target 90 days to be ready for the audit.

Here’s a realistic example timeline:

WeekMilestone
Week 1Kick-Off & Scope Review
Week 2–3Risk Review
Week 4–5Statement of Applicability
Week 6–7Performance & Improvement
Week 8–9Final Readiness Check
Week 10–12Audit with Certification Body

This process leverages a deep understanding of ISO/IEC 27001, ensuring each step aligns with best practices for managing and auditing your ISMS.

Some clients complete faster; others take slightly longer, depending on resource availability. But the structure ensures continuous progress — and certification within 90 days is absolutely achievable. The program also helps organisations adapt to new technologies, supporting compliance and security throughout their certification journey.


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Why UK SMEs Choose Independent ISO 27001 Consultancy

Small businesses often find ISO 27001 guidance written for large corporations — full of unnecessary complexity and expense. As an independent ISO 27001 consultant working exclusively with SMEs, I focus on what actually matters to pass the audit.

It works because:

  • I work personally with every client. You won’t be handed off to a junior consultant or an offshore team.
  • You get a clear, practical plan instead of abstract theory
  • The ISMS is right-sized — no bloated documentation
  • You stay audit-focused from day one
  • You build understanding and ownership as you go
  • It costs a fraction of traditional consultancy

Optional Add-On:
Internal Audit

ISO 27001 requires an internal audit before certification. A risk-based internal audit is included as standard in the programme — covering key clauses and a selection of Annex A controls.

If you want more thorough coverage, the full audit upgrade is available:

OptionWhat’s CoveredPrice
Risk-based auditKey clauses + selection of controlsIncluded
Full audit upgradeEvery clause + all 93 controls+£1,500 + VAT

Deliverables include an internal audit programme and method, a formal audit report, and a detailed list of findings and recommendations.

The normal rate for a standalone internal audit is £2,500.

What Happens Next

Working With UK and International Clients

My ISO 27001 consultancy is based in the UK and delivered entirely remotely via Zoom or Microsoft Teams. I work regularly with organisations across London and the South East, as well as clients throughout the UK, Europe, USA, and beyond.

If you’re based in London or elsewhere in the UK and need ISO 27001 consultancy that fits around your team rather than the other way around, remote delivery means there’s no compromise on quality — and no travel costs inflating your bill.


FAQs

Where are you based?

I’m located in the UK. But the service is frequently delivered over video meetings.

Do you work with non-UK organisations?

Yes. I’ve worked with many companies across the world (Europe, USA, New Zealand).

Why are the auditor costs ‘estimates’?

I don’t control the auditors, and they don’t control me – there must be a separation between the consultant and the auditor to avoid a conflict of interest. The auditors will quote based on a variety of factors, so the above costs are estimates based on smaller organisations with <100 staff.

Can you do a UKAS certification in 3 months?

Just about. UKAS-accredited auditors require approximately 3 months of evidence build-up before certification. However, this doesn’t stop you from engaging and then running your ISMS for several months before the audit.

Will it be you, or someone else, working with us?

I personally work with every client and don’t hand you off to someone else.

Do you offer ISO 27001 consultancy in London?

Yes — although I’m based outside London, all consultancy is delivered remotely, which means London-based organisations get exactly the same service without the day-rate premium that comes with in-person consultancy. I work with several London and South East clients each year.

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