How to Find an Accredited Company for ISO 27001 Certification

How to Find an Accredited Company to Obtain ISO 27001 Certification?

ISO 27001 certification is an international standard for an organization's Information Security Management System (ISMS). To ensure compliance with this standard, organizations must collaborate with an accredited certification body. An accredited body guarantees that the ISO 27001 certification process is executed correctly and reliably, conducting the required audits. Accreditation indicates that a certification body is authorized by an independent accreditation organization and meets specific criteria. This article explains how to find an accredited firm for obtaining ISO 27001 certification and how QRS Certification can support you in the process.

What is an Accredited Firm?

An accredited firm is a certification body authorized to apply and audit a specific standard (in this case, ISO 27001) and is approved by an independent accreditation body. Accreditation demonstrates the competence and reliability of a certification body. Accreditation organizations perform audits on these firms and carry out regular checks to ensure they comply with ISO standards.

Any organization seeking ISO 27001 certification must only work with an accredited firm. If a non-accredited firm is chosen, the obtained certificate will not be internationally recognized and will not be accepted as a valid security certification.

How to Find an Accredited Company for ISO 27001 Certification?

Finding an accredited ISO 27001 certification company is essential to ensure you obtain accurate and reliable certification. Here are the steps to follow to locate an accredited firm:

Review Accreditation Bodies
The first step in finding an accredited firm is researching national and international accreditation bodies. For instance, in Turkey, national accreditation organizations such as the Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) oversee approved firms for ISO 27001 certification. You can find lists of accredited certification bodies on the TÜRKAK and other accreditation organizations' websites. Contact information for ISO 27001 certifying firms can be obtained from these lists.

Internationally, organizations such as the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) are responsible for accrediting ISO certification bodies. Information on accredited firms globally can be found on their respective websites.

Check Accreditation Documents
Before selecting an accredited firm, verify the authenticity of their accreditation documents. Trusted firms like QRS Certification provide accreditation documents to prove their status. You can request these documents from the firm's website or directly from them. These documents confirm that the firm is authorized to issue ISO 27001 certification.

Review the Audit and Certification Process
When engaging with an accredited firm, review their audit process and certification procedures. Accredited firms follow specific audit procedures and timelines. Ensure that these processes align with your needs and requirements. Additionally, ensure that the audit reports and certification procedures provided by accredited firms comply with international standards.

Customer Reviews and References
Before making your final decision, researching customer reviews from previous clients can be helpful. Customer feedback provides valuable insights into the firm's reliability and professionalism. You can also request references from firms that QRS Certification has successfully served in the ISO 27001 certification process.

Validity of Certificates
An ISO 27001 certificate obtained from an accredited organization must have international validity. Ensure that the accreditation of the firm you choose has global recognition. Many accredited firms obtain approvals from multiple accreditation bodies to guarantee that their certificates are internationally recognized.

ISO 27001 Certification with QRS Certification

At QRS Certification, we provide accredited services for organizations seeking ISO 27001 certification. With our ISO 27001 certification services available across Turkey, we support you through every phase of the process—from establishing an Information Security Management System to the certification and audit stages. Thanks to our accreditation, you can confidently apply for an ISO 27001 certificate with global validity.