Insights
What drives the cost of audits, implementation and ongoing support, and how to compare consultants, certification bodies and retainers.
Surveillance is far lighter than certification - unless you let the ISMS go quiet. What drives the cost of surveillance prep, and the drift that makes it expensive.
19 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
The platform is only half the bill. What Vanta or Drata plus expert help actually costs together, and why the tool alone rarely gets you through Stage 2.
18 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Why vCISO pricing varies so much, how to tell a real vCISO retainer from light ISMS maintenance wearing a bigger name, and what to compare instead of the monthly figure.
17 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
Two very different products for two very different situations. When the fixed-scope Mini Gap Review is enough, and when you need the full readiness assessment.
16 Jul 2026 · 2 min read
How ISO 27001 preparation cost scales with headcount, the three separate lines to budget for, and the one people forget until the invoice arrives.
15 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
What actually drives the price of an ISO 27001 readiness assessment, how to place your own company before you talk to anyone, and the one figure we publish.
14 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
Two separate bills people constantly confuse. What a readiness consultant charges, what the certification body charges, and why you need both.
13 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
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