{"id":1898,"date":"2026-05-09T20:23:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T18:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dicisgroup.com\/iso-27001-certification-duration\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T17:24:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T15:24:56","slug":"iso-27001-certification-duration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dicisgroup.com\/en\/iso-27001-certification-duration\/","title":{"rendered":"ISO 27001 Certification Duration"},"content":{"rendered":"

How long does ISO 27001 certification take?<\/h1><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

In the past, a traditional ISO 27001<\/span><\/span> certification<\/a> often took between 4 and 12 months for small companies. With digital and AI-supported processes, the duration can be significantly reduced.<\/p>\n

The greatest loss of time usually does not arise from the certification itself, but from complex documentation, lengthy coordination processes, and waiting times with traditional certification bodies. Today, small companies can sometimes prepare for and complete ISO 27001 certification within just a few days or weeks\u2014especially if processes are already in place and implementation is pragmatic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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What does ISO 27001 require of small companies?<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

What does a company actually have to meet to be certified to ISO\/IEC 27001<\/span><\/span>? Many small companies believe it is only about firewalls, antivirus software, or IT systems. In fact, ISO 27001 takes a holistic view of information security: organisational structures, employees, physical security at the site, and technical safeguards must work together.<\/p>\n<\/div>

In our video, you will learn:<\/p>\n

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  • what requirements ISO 27001 really sets<\/li>\n
  • why information security is not purely an IT topic<\/li>\n
  • what role employees and processes play<\/li>\n
  • which technical safeguards are typical<\/li>\n
  • how small companies can implement the requirements pragmatically<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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