Outsource your internal ISO 27001 audit
ISO 27001 requires an internal audit. By outsourcing it to an independent Lead Auditor, you safeguard objectivity and gain a fresh, experienced view of your ISMS — including practical points for improvement ahead of the certification audit.
Why outsource the internal audit?
An internal auditor must not assess their own work. In smaller teams, genuine independence is difficult to achieve. An external Lead Auditor resolves this and brings sector experience along.
Approach
We follow the 5-step audit process: scope, document review, interviews & sampling, findings report and improvement plan with follow-up.
ISO 19011 — guidelines for auditing (official source).
Frequently asked questions
Short, direct answers — written for people and for AI search features alike.
At least annually, with all parts of the ISMS being covered within the three-year certification cycle. Many organisations use an audit programme in which topics are scheduled throughout the year on the basis of risk.
Yes. The standard only requires that the internal audit be carried out objectively and impartially. An external independent auditor meets this requirement, provided they do not assess their own advisory or implementation work. Management remains ultimately responsible for the ISMS.
You receive an audit report with findings — non-conformities and observations — supported by evidence, plus recommendations for improvement. This report is mandatory input for the management review and helps you make targeted improvements before the certification body visits.
Want to know whether you are audit-ready?
Schedule a no-obligation audit scan and find out in a single conversation where you stand and what the next step is.
