Sage wins ISO 27001 certification for SMB security

Sage Governance and Technology says it has earned ISO 27001 certification after an independent audit, giving small and mid-sized business clients a new signal that its security controls meet international standards. The milestone matters because it positions a smaller, remote-first provider to compete for regulated customers that demand enterprise-level governance.

Why it matters: - Sage Governance and Technology’s ISO 27001 certification gives small and mid-sized business clients third-party validation of its information security management system. - The certification is designed to show that enterprise-level security, compliance and risk management can be built into a smaller technology services firm. - Sage said the milestone strengthens its position with clients in highly regulated industries where security controls are non-negotiable.

What happened: - Sage Governance and Technology announced that it recently achieved ISO 27001 certification, an internationally recognized standard for information security management systems. - The certification followed an independent audit of Sage’s security practices. - Sage said the announcement reflects its growth as a partner for enterprise-grade technology and cybersecurity services for small- and mid-sized businesses.

The details: - The audit evaluated 93 security controls across organization, people, technology and physical measures. - Sage said the certification process for a company of its size typically takes three to six months. - Sage worked with Cyber Path Insight to navigate the certification process and align internal controls, policies and procedures with ISO 27001 requirements. - Kathleen Hurley, founder of Sage Governance and Technology, said the certification shows security is embedded in how Sage operates. - Hurley said many small and mid-sized companies lack easy access to enterprise-level cybersecurity, compliance and risk expectations. - Cyber Path Insight Founder and Director Roy Biakpara said the real value of certification comes from how an organization embeds information security into operations, decision making and continual improvement.

Between the lines: - The certification is not a one-time event. ISO 27001 operates on a continuing cycle of audits and eventual recertification. - Sage is using the result to signal that a remote-first, cloud-based business can still implement an information security management system proportional to its risk, size and operating model. - The company’s message is aimed at buyers who want enterprise-style governance without needing a Fortune 500 provider.

What's next: - Sage will move into the ongoing governance cycle required under ISO 27001, including future audits and recertification. - The company is likely to use the certification as a trust marker in sales conversations with regulated customers. - More information is available at Sage’s website.

The bottom line: - Sage now has an independently verified security credential that could help it win business where compliance and information protection are buying criteria.