Secure your information, strengthen your reputation.
ISO 27001 is the internationally recognised standard for information security management. It helps organisations protect sensitive information, meet legal and contractual requirements and strengthen confidence with customers, regulators and partners.
NDC combines experienced UK auditors with the secure ISOcomply365 platform to support policies, risk assessments and compliance documentation while reducing cyber risk and internal resource time.
ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Gap Analysis
Take the first step towards stronger information security and cyber resilience with a free ISO/IEC 27001 gap analysis questionnaire.
Once completed, the NDC specialist team reviews your responses and provides a clear view of your current information security posture and what is required to achieve alignment with ISO/IEC 27001.
- A gap analysis report aligned to ISO/IEC 27001 requirements.
- A clear action plan highlighting risks, priorities and required controls.
- Practical recommendations to support ISMS implementation, compliance and certification readiness.
The benefits of ISO 27001 certification.
Achieving ISO 27001 enhances cybersecurity posture, protects sensitive data, builds trust with clients and regulators, supports GDPR and contractual requirements, and strengthens overall business resilience.
Secure your information, strengthen your reputation.
ISO 27001 certification is the global standard for information security management. NDC Certification Bureau helps businesses build robust data protection systems that meet legal, regulatory and client requirements.
With support from experienced auditors and ISOcomply365, organisations can reduce cyber risk, save time and stay compliant with confidence.
Why NDC Certification Bureau?
NDC offers a practical route to ISO 27001 certification. UK auditors guide you through the process while ISOcomply365 helps draft policies, manage risk assessments and organise compliance documentation.
The goal is a smoother audit experience, stronger information-security governance and less internal resource pressure.
Why get certified to ISO 27001?
Understand information security risks and select proportionate controls.
Build confidence with customers, regulators and supply-chain partners.
Create accountable processes for incidents, access, suppliers and continual improvement.
ISO 27001 at a glance.
- Management area
- Information security
- Certification
- Third-party certification available
- Suitable for
- Any organisation handling valuable information
Switching Your ISO 27001 Certification
Can we use ISO 27001 certification from a non-UKAS accredited certification body?
Yes. ISO standards are voluntary frameworks, and certification can be provided by a competent, independent third party as long as they do not falsely claim UKAS accreditation. NDC Certification Bureau operates transparently and audits against internationally accepted certification principles.
What is the difference between UKAS and Conformity Assessment Body certification?
UKAS-accredited certification means the certification body has been assessed by the UK accreditation body. Non-UKAS certification can still provide independent third-party assurance, but without the UKAS overhead. Many organisations choose this route to reduce time, cost and bureaucracy where formal UKAS accreditation is not required by contract or regulator.
Do ISO 27001 standards require UKAS-accredited certification?
No. ISO 27001 does not require UKAS-accredited certification in every situation. Some contracts, tenders or regulated customers may ask for UKAS specifically, but many organisations can use independent certification where the certification body is competent, transparent and clear about its status.
When would I need UKAS certification?
You may need UKAS-accredited certification where it is written into a contract, tender, regulator requirement or customer policy. NDC can help you check whether that requirement applies before you switch.
Can I hold both UKAS and non-UKAS Conformity Assessment Body certification?
Yes. Some organisations keep UKAS-accredited certification where it is contractually required and use NDC for additional standards, divisions or operating areas where a faster and more cost-effective route is appropriate.
Will clients or customers accept non-UKAS certification?
Many clients accept independent certification where it is clear who issued the certificate and what has been assessed. If a contract specifically requires UKAS-accredited certification, you should use a UKAS-accredited route. NDC can help you understand which route is appropriate before you switch.
Why are businesses switching from UKAS to NDC?
Businesses switch to NDC when they want a more practical certification route, lower compliance overhead, experienced UK auditors and clearer support through ISOcomply365 without paying for accreditation status they may not need.
How does NDC ensure quality and impartiality without UKAS?
NDC uses experienced auditors, structured audit planning, evidence-based reporting and impartial certification decision-making. The certification is presented transparently as NDC Certification Bureau certification, not UKAS-accredited certification.
Will I be able to say I am ISO 27001 certified if I use NDC Certification Bureau?
If you successfully complete the NDC audit and meet the requirements of ISO 27001, you may state that your organisation is certified by NDC Certification Bureau. You must not imply UKAS accreditation unless you hold UKAS-accredited certification.
How will switching our ISO 27001 certification to NDC save us money?
NDC combines experienced UK auditors with ISOcomply365, reducing manual preparation, duplicated documentation and unnecessary audit administration. The result is a more focused route to certification and lower internal resource cost.