Overview
What is ISO/IEC 27001:2022?
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It requires an organization to assess its information security risks and treat them with appropriate controls, and to manage information security as an ongoing, improving system. The 2022 edition organizes its reference controls in Annex A into four themes: organizational, people, physical and technological.
Who it is for in Saudi Arabia
ISO/IEC 27001 is relevant to technology and cloud providers, financial and insurance companies, healthcare organizations, government suppliers, and any organization that holds sensitive or personal data. It also supports alignment with national requirements such as the Personal Data Protection Law and the cybersecurity controls of the National Cybersecurity Authority.
Accreditation status
TUV United Arabia's SAAC accreditation for ISO/IEC 27001 certification is in progress. Please ask our team about the current status when you plan your certification. Our current accreditation scope is shown on our accreditation page.
How certification works
After your application and quotation, the Stage 1 audit reviews your ISMS scope, risk assessment, Statement of Applicability and your readiness. The Stage 2 audit evaluates how the selected controls are implemented and operating. The certificate is valid for three years with annual surveillance audits. See our certification process.
Preparing for your audit
As a certification body we do not provide consultancy. Our free ISO/IEC 27001 implementation guide and readiness checklist explain the requirements. Information security is often paired with business continuity; see ISO 22301.
Reference: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 on iso.org.
Why Get Certified
Key Benefits of ISO/IEC 27001:2022
Comprehensive Data Protection
A risk-based ISMS protects all information assets — digital and physical — from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, and destruction.
Cyber Resilience
ISO 27001 builds organizational capacity to prevent, detect, and recover from cyberattacks and data breaches through systematic security controls.
Regulatory Compliance
Supports compliance with data protection laws including Saudi PDPL, GDPR, HIPAA, and sector-specific regulations from NCA, SAMA, and CITC.
Business Enablement
ISO 27001 certification is increasingly required in government tenders, cloud service procurement, and contracts with large organizations.
Customer Trust
Certification signals to customers and partners that their data is managed with the highest levels of security and professionalism.
Reduced Breach Costs
Organizations with mature ISMS programs experience significantly fewer and less costly data breaches, protecting revenue, reputation, and regulatory standing.
Who Should Certify
Is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Right for Your Organization?
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is suitable for any organization regardless of size, industry or sector.
Ready to Get ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certified?
Our expert auditors will guide you through every step of the certification process.
How It Works
Your Path to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification
Application
Submit your online application with company details and certification scope.
Gap Analysis
Our auditor conducts a preliminary review to identify any gaps in your system.
Stage 1 & 2 Audit
A two-stage audit process evaluates your documentation and implementation.
Certification
Receive your EGAC-accredited ISO certificate valid for 3 years.
FAQ
Common Questions About ISO/IEC 27001:2022
Related Standards
Other standards in the Information Security category
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