ISO Certification Services
LBMC Certification Services, LLC is an accredited ISO certification body delivering independent audits for ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, and ISO 9001. Our experienced auditors help organizations achieve internationally recognized certification while building trust with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
What Is an ISO Certification Audit?
An ISO certification audit is an independent evaluation of your organization’s management system to determine whether it conforms to the requirements of an internationally recognized ISO standard. Certification demonstrates to customers, business partners, and other stakeholders that your organization has established effective processes for managing information security, privacy, artificial intelligence, quality, or other business objectives.
LBMC Certification Services, LLC is an accredited certification body that conducts independent certification audits for ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 42001, and ISO 9001.
The ISO certification audit process doesn’t have to be stressful.
Arm your organization with the information it needs to successfully demonstrate ISO compliance and effective organizational risk and quality management for your Information Security, Privacy Information, and Quality Management Systems.
Our ISO Certification Services
LBMC Certification Services, LLC, provides accredited certification audits for internationally recognized ISO management system standards. Explore the certification that’s right for your organization.
ISO/IEC 27001 Certification
ISO/IEC 27001 is the internationally recognized standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). Certification demonstrates that your organization has established a systematic approach to managing information security risks and protecting sensitive information.
- Recognized globally as the leading standard for information security management, particularly for organizations doing business internationally.
- Establishes an Information Security Management System (ISMS) built on continual improvement — not simply a checklist of security controls.
- Protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information through a risk-based management approach.
- Provides a strong foundation for supporting other compliance initiatives, including SOC, PCI DSS, HITRUST, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Organizations preparing to implement an Information Security Management System (ISMS) often begin with ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation Training to understand the standard before progressing to implementation. Teams responsible for deployment may also benefit from ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Training.
ISO/IEC 27701 Certification
ISO/IEC 27701 is the internationally recognized standard for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS). Certification demonstrates that your organization has implemented a structured approach to managing privacy risks and protecting personal information.
- Aligns with ISO/IEC 27001 to strengthen privacy governance and the management of personally identifiable information (PII).
- Establishes a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) that integrates privacy into existing information security practices.
- Demonstrates your commitment to responsible data handling and protecting the privacy of customers, employees, and other stakeholders.
- Supports compliance with global privacy regulations and contractual privacy requirements while strengthening customer trust.
Because ISO/IEC 27701 extends ISO/IEC 27001, organizations frequently prepare through ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation Training before implementation. Privacy leaders responsible for building or expanding a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) may also pursue ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer Training. Organizations subject to GDPR or responsible for managing privacy compliance may also benefit from the GDPR – Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) course, which provides practical guidance for implementing privacy governance and fulfilling data protection responsibilities.
ISO/IEC 42001 Certification
ISO/IEC 42001 is the internationally recognized standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). Certification demonstrates that your organization has established a structured framework for governing the responsible implementation, integration, and/or development of artificial intelligence technology.
- Provides the first international management system standard for AI governance and responsible AI practices.
- Establishes an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) that helps organizations manage AI-related risks throughout the AI lifecycle.
- Promotes transparency, accountability, and continual improvement in the development and use of AI systems.
- Demonstrates responsible AI governance to customers, regulators, business partners, and other stakeholders.
Organizations adopting AI governance often begin with ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation Training to understand the requirements of an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS). Professionals responsible for implementing AI governance programs can build additional expertise through ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer Training, which focuses on planning, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an AIMS.
ISO 9001 Certification
ISO 9001 is the internationally recognized standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS). Certification demonstrates that your organization has established a systematic approach to delivering consistent quality, improving processes, and meeting customer expectations.
- Recognized globally as the leading standard for quality management across organizations of all sizes and industries.
- Establishes a Quality Management System (QMS) focused on continual improvement, operational consistency, and customer satisfaction.
- Helps organizations improve efficiency, reduce process variation, and deliver consistent products and services.
- Provides a strong operational foundation that supports business growth, customer confidence, and ongoing performance improvement.
Organizations pursuing quality management certification often prepare through ISO 9001 Foundation Training, while implementation teams and quality leaders may benefit from ISO 9001 Lead Implementer Training.
Which ISO Certification Is Right for You?
Certification | Primary Focus | Ideal For | Management System | Common Business Driver |
ISO/IEC 27001 | Information Security | Organizations protecting sensitive information | ISMS | Customer security requirements, cybersecurity risk management |
ISO/IEC 27701 | Privacy | Organizations processing personal data | PIMS | Privacy governance, customer and regulatory expectations |
ISO/IEC 42001 | AI Governance | Organizations developing or using AI | AIMS | Responsible AI governance and risk management |
ISO 9001 | Quality | Organizations focused on operational excellence | QMS | Process consistency and continual improvement |
Many organizations pursue more than one certification. For example, ISO/IEC 27701 builds upon ISO/IEC 27001 to align information security and privacy management, while ISO 9001 complements information security, privacy, and AI governance by improving the consistency and effectiveness of organizational processes and related service delivery.
Build Internal Expertise Before Certification
Successful certification begins with knowledgeable people. LBMC offers ISO training courses designed to help executives, project managers, information security professionals, privacy teams, quality leaders, and AI governance stakeholders understand ISO requirements and confidently support implementation efforts.
Popular training courses include:
- GDPR – Certified Data Protection Officer
- ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation
- ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
- ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Risk Manager
- ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation
- ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer
- ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation
- ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer
- ISO 37001 Foundation
- ISO 37001 Lead Implementer
- ISO 9001 Foundation
- ISO 9001 Lead Implementer
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Preparing for Certification?
Many organizations engage advisory services and professional training before pursuing certification to assess readiness, identify gaps, and strengthen their management systems. Through the broader LBMC organization, clients have access to a full range of cybersecurity, privacy, AI governance, and compliance services, including:
- ISO Readiness Assessments
- Risk Assessments
- Virtual CISO (vCISO) Services
- HIPAA Risk Security & Privacy Assessments
- AI Governance Advisory
- Penetration Testing
- SOC Examinations
Not Sure Where to Start?
Regardless if you’re pursuing your first certification or expanding an existing management system, our team can help you determine the certification path that best aligns with your business objectives, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.
Why Pursue Certification?
Organizations are increasingly pursuing ISO certification to demonstrate the effectiveness of their information security, privacy, AI governance and quality management systems to customers, business partners, and other stakeholders. Many have already achieved other certifications or attestations and are looking to further bolster their organizational credentials and satisfy any inquiring third parties.
While commendable, the effort can be hindered by thinking that ISO is simply another security framework against which existing policies, procedures, and controls can be applied. The truth is that success in other compliance endeavors does not assure ISO certification.
For any organization considering ISO certification, LBMC Certification Services, LLC, is here to answer common questions, dispel common myths, and, most importantly, equip readers with valuable information for initiating a successful ISO certification journey.
Benefits of certification include:
- Independent verification that your organization’s Information Security Management System (ISMS), Privacy Information Management System (PIMS), Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS), and/or Quality Management System (QMS) conform to the requirements of the internationally recognized ISO/IEC 27001:2022, 27701:2019, 42001:2023, and ISO 9001:2015 standards and meet requirements of third parties who require verification of your conformance to ISO standards of practice.
- Gain significant advantage over competitors who do not have certified management systems or be the first to market with an ISMS, PIMS, AIMS, or QMS that is certified to the associated ISO standards.
- Achieve cost savings by utilizing a centrally managed and certified management systems that can support various compliance efforts, including PCI, HIPAA, NIST CSF, and more.
How Does the ISO Certification Process Work?
Organizations must be audited by an independent third party. Any auditor can issue a certification, but it is recommended to engage an accredited ISO Certifying Body to conduct the audit. Accredited certifying bodies are themselves subject to regular independent audits to validate that they are reputable, competent, and trustworthy. This provides assurance to the organization, and any interested parties, that the audit was conducted, and the certificate issued in accordance with all associated ISO standards.
To successfully pass an initial ISO certification audit, an organization must demonstrate that its management system is fully implemented and effective. To demonstrate this effectiveness, ISO auditors will commonly look for a full iteration of the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) Cycle. For mature organizations with management system components and well-established controls, this may take as little as four to six months to prepare for initial certification. For others, a year or more may be necessary to establish the management system and associated controls to be ready for an initial certification audit.
Due to the significant effort needed to prepare for an initial audit, many organizations engage a third party to assist with establishing their management systems. Third parties may simply oversee and provide guidance while the organization implements its management system, or they may become fully or partially involved in the effort.
Why Choose LBMC for Your ISO Certification Audits?
Because of our experience, accreditation, and practitioner-led approach, we know what you need to focus on and what you don’t. As a result, our audits are more impactful, more efficient, and less costly.
- Knowledge Transfer: A hallmark of LBMC’s service delivery approach is extensive knowledge transfer. Throughout the project, our highly experienced team will provide thought leadership and extensive knowledge transfer to both technicians and managers.
- Our Team: We’ve been on your side of the desk. Coming from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, LBMC has a highly experienced, award-winning team with a “mile in your shoes” experience.
- Communication:Â Unanswered questions can be frustrating, which is why LBMC provides timely responses and proper account planning to ensure a successful project.
- Accredited: LBMC is an ANAB Accredited ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 and ISO/IEC 27006-02:2021 Management Systems Certification Body for the ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27701:2019, and ISO/IEC 42001:2023 standards. LBMC is also an IAS Accredited ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Management Systems Certification Body for the ISO 9001:2015 standard.Â
The ISO certification audit process doesn’t have to be stressful.
Arm your organization with the information it needs to successfully demonstrate ISO compliance and effective organizational risk and quality management for your Information Security, Privacy Information, and Quality Management Systems.
Industries We Support
LBMC Certification Services works with organizations across a wide range of industries to certify management systems for information security, privacy, AI governance, and quality management. Our auditors understand the unique regulatory, operational, and customer expectations facing each industry.
Industry | Common ISO Certifications | How LBMC Can Help |
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001 | CMMC Readiness, NIST Compliance, Cybersecurity Risk Assessments, Virtual CISO | |
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701 | HIPAA Security & Privacy, Privacy Consulting, Cybersecurity Risk Assessments, Penetration Testing | |
ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001 | Quality & Process Improvement, Cybersecurity Risk Assessments, Business Continuity, Operational Technology (OT) Security | |
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001 | Cyber Due Diligence, Portfolio Cybersecurity Assessments, Virtual CISO, AI Governance Advisory | |
ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001 | Cybersecurity Risk Assessments, Business Continuity, Virtual CISO, Compliance Consulting | |
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 42001 | SOC Examinations, ISO Readiness Assessments, AI Governance Advisory, Penetration Testing, Virtual CISO |
Accredited Certification. National Reach.
LBMC Certification Services partners with organizations across the United States to deliver accredited ISO certification audits. Whether your audit is conducted on-site, remotely, or through a hybrid approach, our experienced auditors provide a consistent, efficient certification experience.
ISO Certification Resources
Explore practical guidance from LBMC’s certification professionals covering ISO 27001, integrated management systems, and strategies for simplifying certification and compliance across multiple frameworks.
- Simplifying ISO Certification: A More Integrated Approach for Growing Organizations
Learn how an integrated approach to ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and ISO 27701 certification can reduce duplication, improve efficiency, and support organizational growth. - SaaS and ISO 27001: Three Things Providers Need to Know
Discover three important considerations SaaS providers should understand before beginning their ISO 27001 certification journey. - SOC 2+ Reports for Comprehensive Regulatory Compliance
Learn how a SOC 2+ report can demonstrate compliance with additional frameworks, including ISO 27001, through a single engagement. - Third-Party Reporting Made Smarter: The Case for Unified Attestation
See how unified attestation helps organizations streamline reporting across SOC, ISO, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, and other assurance frameworks.
Frequently Asked Questions for ISO Certification Audits
How do I know which ISO certification is right for my organization?
The right certification depends on your business objectives, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.
- ISO/IEC 27001 – Information Security Management
- ISO/IEC 27701 – Privacy Information Management
- ISO/IEC 42001 – Artificial Intelligence Management
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management
Many organizations pursue multiple certifications as their management systems mature.
What is the difference between certification and consulting?
Certification is an independent assessment performed by an accredited certification body to verify conformity with an ISO standard.
Consulting helps organizations prepare for certification by developing management systems, conducting readiness assessments, identifying gaps, and improving processes. While LBMC Certification Services, LLC provides accredited certification audits, the broader LBMC organization offers advisory services to help organizations prepare for certification.
How long does the certification process take?
The certification timeline varies depending on the size and complexity of your organization, the maturity of your management system, and the specific ISO standard being pursued. Organizations with well-established processes often complete certification more quickly than those implementing a management system for the first time.
Why should I choose an accredited certification body?
Accreditation provides assurance that your certification body meets internationally recognized requirements for competence, impartiality, and consistency. Certifications issued by an accredited certification body are widely recognized by customers, regulators, and business partners.
How is certification maintained after the initial audit?
ISO certification is maintained through periodic surveillance audits and recertification audits to verify that your management system continues to meet the requirements of the applicable standard and remains effective over time.
Should we complete training before pursuing ISO certification?
Many organizations begin with ISO training to build internal knowledge before starting implementation. Foundation courses introduce the requirements of the standard, while Lead Implementer courses provide more in-depth guidance for professionals responsible for implementing and maintaining management systems. Training isn’t required for certification, but it often helps organizations prepare more efficiently.
Our Award-Winning Team
We have assembled an exceptional and dedicated team of ISO professionals that clearly differentiates LBMC from other certification service providers. Their backgrounds include time spent with national and regional accounting and consulting firms and direct industry experience.
If you have questions, you can contact Brian Willis, Shareholder at LBMC by using the form below.
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