From the course: ISO 27001:2022-Compliant Cybersecurity: Getting Started

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What to expect when getting ISO 27001 certified

What to expect when getting ISO 27001 certified

- [Instructor] If your organization decides to get ISO 27001 certified and you're going through it for the first time, expect it to be a long process. Depending on the scope of your ISMS and how well prepared you are, the certification process can take many weeks to several months. Also, don't expect to pass the certification on your first try. It's possible to have a fully compliant ISMS the first time you go for the certification, especially if you have an ISO 27001 expert on staff or hire a qualified consultant, but I wouldn't count on it because there are many requirements you need to get just right. The first time I tried to get my company ISO 27001 certified, we didn't pass. The certification body we hired found some minor and major nonconformities. Nonconformities are deviations from the ISO 27001 standard. Minor nonconformities are not significant deviations from the standard and won't cause you to fail…

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