Last updated: August 17, 2026 · Data checked: August 17, 2026
ISO 27001 Auditor Rankings

Best ISO 27001 Auditors: 29 Firms Compared

ISO 27001 certification must come from an accredited certification body, and many teams pair it with SOC 2 to cover both markets. The 29 firms below have ISO 27001 work on record in the AuditNex directory — compare their profiles before you shortlist.

How this list is ranked (as of August 17, 2026): independent verification status first, then relevance to this page, then profile completeness (credentials, pricing and timeline transparency, platform integrations), then verified client reviews. Ranking placement cannot be bought and firms do not pay to be listed. Independent verification of the directory is in progress — until a firm is verified, its data is compiled from public records and labeled accordingly. Full details: how we verify auditors.

Top 10 ISO 27001 audit firms, ranked

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1. A-LIGN

Unverified · public records
  • Price band: not yet verified
  • Typical timeline: not yet verified
  • GRC integrations on record: Drata, Secureframe, Vanta
  • CPA firm (attestation-capable)
  • No verified client reviews yet

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2. Aprio

Unverified · public records
  • Price band: not yet verified
  • Typical timeline: not yet verified
  • GRC integrations on record: Drata, Vanta
  • CPA firm (attestation-capable)
  • No verified client reviews yet

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3. BARR Advisory

Unverified · public records
  • Price band: not yet verified
  • Typical timeline: not yet verified
  • GRC integrations on record: Drata, Secureframe, Vanta
  • CPA firm (attestation-capable)
  • No verified client reviews yet

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4. Insight Assurance

Unverified · public records
  • Price band: not yet verified
  • Typical timeline: not yet verified
  • GRC integrations on record: Drata, Secureframe, Vanta
  • CPA firm (attestation-capable)
  • No verified client reviews yet

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5. Prescient Assurance

Unverified · public records
  • Price band: not yet verified
  • Typical timeline: not yet verified
  • GRC integrations on record: Drata, Secureframe, Vanta
  • CPA firm (attestation-capable)
  • No verified client reviews yet

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6. Schellman

Unverified · public records
  • Price band: not yet verified
  • Typical timeline: not yet verified
  • GRC integrations on record: Drata, Secureframe, Vanta
  • CPA firm (attestation-capable)
  • No verified client reviews yet

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7. Sensiba

Unverified · public records
  • Price band: not yet verified
  • Typical timeline: not yet verified
  • GRC integrations on record: Drata, Vanta
  • CPA firm (attestation-capable)
  • No verified client reviews yet

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8. 360 Advanced

Unverified · public records
  • Price band: not yet verified
  • Typical timeline: not yet verified
  • GRC integrations: not yet verified
  • CPA firm (attestation-capable)
  • No verified client reviews yet

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9. Baker Tilly

Unverified · public records
  • Price band: not yet verified
  • Typical timeline: not yet verified
  • GRC integrations: not yet verified
  • CPA firm (attestation-capable)
  • No verified client reviews yet

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10. BDO USA

Unverified · public records
  • Price band: not yet verified
  • Typical timeline: not yet verified
  • GRC integrations: not yet verified
  • CPA firm (attestation-capable)
  • No verified client reviews yet

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Compare at a glance

#FirmPrice bandTimelineGRC platformsVerified reviewsStatus
1A-LIGNNot yet verifiedNot yet verifiedDrata, Secureframe, VantaNo verified reviews yetUnverified
2AprioNot yet verifiedNot yet verifiedDrata, VantaNo verified reviews yetUnverified
3BARR AdvisoryNot yet verifiedNot yet verifiedDrata, Secureframe, VantaNo verified reviews yetUnverified
4Insight AssuranceNot yet verifiedNot yet verifiedDrata, Secureframe, VantaNo verified reviews yetUnverified
5Prescient AssuranceNot yet verifiedNot yet verifiedDrata, Secureframe, VantaNo verified reviews yetUnverified
6SchellmanNot yet verifiedNot yet verifiedDrata, Secureframe, VantaNo verified reviews yetUnverified
7SensibaNot yet verifiedNot yet verifiedDrata, VantaNo verified reviews yetUnverified
8360 AdvancedNot yet verifiedNot yet verifiedNot yet verifiedNo verified reviews yetUnverified
9Baker TillyNot yet verifiedNot yet verifiedNot yet verifiedNo verified reviews yetUnverified
10BDO USANot yet verifiedNot yet verifiedNot yet verifiedNo verified reviews yetUnverified

What to check before hiring an ISO 27001 auditor

Accredited certification body

Only an accredited certification body (e.g. ANAB or UKAS accredited) can issue the ISO 27001 certificate. Confirm accreditation and scope.

Stage 1 + Stage 2 plan

A credible auditor lays out both stages, the surveillance audit cadence, and the three-year recertification cycle up front.

SOC 2 crossover

If you also need SOC 2, a firm that handles both can reuse evidence and cut total audit effort significantly.

Sector experience

ISMS scoping differs a lot between SaaS, fintech, and hardware companies — ask for relevant certificates issued.

Frequently asked questions

Who can issue an ISO 27001 certificate?

Only an accredited certification body can issue an ISO 27001 certificate. Many audit firms also offer readiness assessments and internal audits, but the certificate itself must come from an accredited body — always confirm accreditation and its scope.

Can one firm do both my SOC 2 and ISO 27001?

Often yes. Many CPA firms with ISO 27001 practices (or certification-body partnerships) can run both engagements and reuse overlapping evidence, which typically lowers total cost and audit fatigue.

How were these ISO 27001 firms ranked?

By verification status, then profile completeness, then verified client reviews. AuditNex does not accept payment for placement; the methodology page documents every ranking signal.

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