How long does ISO 27001 certification take in the UAE?
Most mid-size organisations achieve certification in 12 to 16 weeks. Larger enterprises with multiple sites typically take 4 to 6 months.
Extended FAQs
Extended FAQs — ISO/IEC 27001 Implementation & Certification
Extended answers to the questions buyers, boards and procurement teams ask before commissioning ISO/IEC 27001 Implementation & Certification.
- ISO/IEC 27001 Certified
- ISO/IEC 27701 Certified
- ISO 9001 Certified
Delivered by an ISO/IEC 27001, 27701 & 9001 certified organisation
What does ISO 27001 cost?
Implementation fees depend on scope, headcount and locations. Certification body fees are separate. We provide a fixed-fee proposal after a free 30-minute scoping call.
Do you cover ISO 27001:2022 transition?
Yes. We transition existing 2013 certifications to the 2022 version, including the 11 new controls and revised Annex A structure.
How experienced is the team that will actually deliver ISO/IEC 27001 Implementation & Certification?
Every engagement is led by a partner or principal with at least 12 years in compliance & certification and supported by certified consultants (CISA, CISM, CISSP, CIPP/E, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO 42001 Lead Implementer, OSCP, CREST). You meet the actual delivery team before contracts are signed.
How do you handle confidentiality and data residency?
All client data stays within the regions you authorise. NDAs are signed before scoping calls, and we offer fully on-premise delivery for sensitive engagements. For UAE and KSA clients, evidence remains in-country by default.
Can MAST work alongside our existing Big 4 auditor?
Yes. We routinely collaborate with EY, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, BDO and Grant Thornton as your implementation partner while they retain audit independence. Roles are agreed upfront in writing to preserve auditor independence rules.
Do you offer multi-year continuous compliance?
Yes — our Managed Compliance Service operates the programme on a monthly subscription, covering control monitoring, evidence collection, internal audit and recertification across every framework in scope.
How is success measured?
Success criteria are agreed in the engagement charter — typically a passed certification or regulator submission, an audit-ready evidence repository, trained control owners and a 12-month continuous-improvement plan.