Process
ISO 27001 certification follows a structured lifecycle, beginning with an initial certification audit and continuing through ongoing oversight.
Step 1
Define the scope of your ISMS
Align on certification timelines and audit plan
Evaluate ISMS design, scope, and documentation
Review risk management approach and governance processes
Step 2
Assess implementation and effectiveness of controls
Review supporting evidence, including internal audit and management review activities
Interview key personnel and validate operational processes
Step 3
Audit results are reviewed by an independent certification committee
Certification is granted if ISO 27001 requirements are met
Step 4
Surveillance audits (years 2 & 3)
Conducted annually before your certification anniversary
Focus on ongoing effectiveness and continual improvement
Step 5
Full reassessment of your ISMS prior to certificate expiration
Renews certification for an additional three-year cycle
ISO 27001 certification confirms that your ISMS has been:
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ISO 27001 is the international standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO IEC 27001). It lays the groundwork and specifications for implementing an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Similar to a SOC 2 report, your business will likely need to achieve compliance with ISO 27001 if it operates outside the US and stores sensitive information. We recommend that businesses pursue an ISO 27001 certification for regulatory reasons primarily. Our customers also come to us when a lack of certification impacts reputation or when pursuing international deals.
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Leith Khanafseh
Audit Managing Partner, Thoropass Assurance
Leith founded and leads Thoropass’s Assurance practice, bringing 15 years of audit experience to the role. At Thoropass, he oversees the audit and assessment offerings, shapes product direction, and drives innovation that modernizes traditionally outdated audit practices.
Matt Udicious
Director of Infosec Assurance
Matt is a seasoned InfoSec assurance professional with over a decade of experience in cybersecurity, specializing in security, auditing, and compliance.
Matt’s career has included roles, across security, auditing, and compliance. He gained invaluable insights during his tenure as a former auditor, concentrating on SOC 2 compliance for technology companies within the prestigious Big 4 consulting firms. His meticulous approach and deep understanding of industry standards have made him a trusted authority in information security.
Bruce Edwards
Senior Manager, PCI Assurance
Bruce has more than 15 years of experience in security and risk management, both as an external consultant and an internal practitioner. His experience includes penetration testing, PCI QSA, ASV, and cloud security, and in his previous role as a security director, Bruce led PCI DSS assessments for Fortune 500 companies in the fintech and healthcare sectors, both in the U.S. and around the world.
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Lucas Baiocchi
Senior Manager, HITRUST InfoSec Assurance
Lucas has more than eight years of experience in information security audits and assessments. As Thoropass’ HITRUST InfoSec Assurance Senior Manager, he leads and executes HITRUST assessments, working closely with organizations to evaluate their security posture, validate control effectiveness, and deliver clear, actionable insights that align compliance objectives with broader business goals. His approach ensures not only regulatory and standards-based compliance, but also the adoption of efficient, scalable, and realistic security solutions.
Tom Miller
Senior Manager, Enterprise Team, InfoSec Solutions
Tom is an information security and technology audit leader with more than a decade of experience delivering assurance engagements for organizations ranging from large public corporations to high-growth startups. He owns Thoropass’ largest and most strategic client portfolio, leading complex multi-framework audits and serving as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders on control design, security requirements, and remediation strategy.
Chris Beiro
Senior Director, InfoSec Solutions
Chris is a seasoned cybersecurity executive with over 15 years’ experience in compliance and audit. He has helped hundreds of organizations – from high-growth startups to Fortune 500 enterprises - strengthen their cybersecurity programs, meet rigorous compliance standards, and mitigate risk. Prior to joining Thoropass, he spent more than 13 years in cybersecurity and audit leadership roles at KPMG and Coalfire.
Austin Newcomer
Senior Manager, InfoSec Assurance
Austin is a Senior Information Assurance leader with more than eight years of experience and expert-level command of AICPA attestation standards. Prior to joining Thoropass, he spent three years at IT auditor Coalfire, where he supported clients ranging from Silicon Valley startups to Fortune 100 corporations.
Today, he leads more than 40 concurrent SOC 1, SOC 2, and HIPAA audits for emerging, mid-market, and enterprise technology companies, with particular depth in healthcare compliance and complex cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP. His work spans the full audit lifecycle — assessing security procedures, reviewing configurations, interviewing control owners, and documenting results — including combined assessments across multiple compliance frameworks.
Emmanuel Amos-Abanyie
Head of Quality Assurance, InfoSec Solutions
As Head of Quality Assurance for InfoSec Solutions, Emmanuel leads the firm’s quality assurance program, driving consistency, technical excellence, and standardization across every audit engagement. He works closely with audit teams to strengthen audit methodologies, enhance reporting quality, and promote continuous improvement, helping clients receive accurate, rigorous, and reliable audit deliverables.
