ISO 27001 and SOC 2 for IT and ITES companiesAnswer client security reviews with evidence.
ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 readiness and day-to-day hygiene for IT services and ITES firms that serve demanding clients.
What's at stake.
- 01
Security questionnaires
Clients send long questionnaires and contract clauses before work starts or renews.
- 02
Certification and reports
ISO/IEC 27001 certificates and SOC 2 reports are common asks from global clients.
- 03
Remote teams
Laptops, Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace and access must be controlled wherever staff work.
Rules and standards that usually apply.
Which ones apply depends on your licence, customers and data. Treat this as a starting list.
| Rule or standard | Who it applies to | What it asks for |
|---|---|---|
| ISO/IEC 27001 | Applies to · Any organisation; often requested by clients | Asks for · An information security management system, certifiable by an accredited body |
| SOC 2 | Applies to · Service organisations with US clients | Asks for · An attestation report on Trust Services Criteria, issued by a licensed CPA firm |
| GDPR | Applies to · Anyone processing EU residents' personal data | Asks for · Lawful processing, rights for individuals, security and breach notification |
| ISO/IEC 27701:2025 | Applies to · Organisations managing personal data, standalone or alongside ISO/IEC 27001 | Asks for · A certifiable privacy information management system |
| DPDP Act, 2023 | Applies to · Organisations processing digital personal data in India | Asks for · Consent or a specified legitimate use, clear notices, reasonable security safeguards and breach notification (main duties from 13 May 2027) |
| CERT-In Directions (April 2022) | Applies to · Service providers, intermediaries, data centres and body corporates in India | Asks for · Report specified cyber incidents to CERT-In within 6 hours; keep ICT system logs for 180 days within India |
How we help.
- Standard
ISO/IEC 27001:2022
Build and run an ISMS ready for the certification audit.
Learn moreRead about ISO/IEC 27001:2022 - Standard
SOC 2
Readiness for a SOC 2 Type I or Type II examination.
Learn moreRead about SOC 2 - Service
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
Harden Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace: MFA, conditional access, sharing.
Learn moreExplore Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace - Service
Network and Endpoint Management
Managed, encrypted laptops for remote staff.
Learn moreExplore Network and Endpoint Management - Standard
GDPR
Privacy controls for EU client data, with ISO/IEC 27701 where useful.
Learn moreRead about GDPR
Where to start.
- Step 1
Book the free 30-minute IT & security health check
- Step 2
Collect your last three client security questionnaires
- Step 3
Start with an ISO 27001 gap assessment
It depends on where your clients are. Many Indian firms start with ISO/IEC 27001 and add SOC 2 for US clients. The controls overlap, so evidence can be reused.
We help you answer accurately and build the evidence behind the answers, so the next questionnaire is faster.
ISO/IEC 27001 certificates come from an accredited certification body; SOC 2 reports from licensed CPA firms. We prepare you for both.
Let's build what's next.
Tell us about your infrastructure, security or automation goals. We reply with questions, then a written plan with scope and next steps.
- Response
- Usually within one business day
- Location
- Worldwide
What happens next
- 01
Reply
- 02
Discovery call
- 03
Proposal
This page is general guidance, not legal advice. Last reviewed October 2026.