We’re proud to announce that NetPlatforms achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification on 16^th April 2026, following an independent audit of how the business manages information security.

This is the latest version of the standard, and it now sits at the centre of how NetPlatforms protects the data clients hand over every day.

What ISO/IEC 27001 Is

ISO/IEC 27001 is the internationally recognised standard for information security management. It sets out the requirements for an Information Security Management System, or ISMS, covering the security of data across people, processes and technology.

Certification means an accredited external assessor has reviewed NetPlatforms against those requirements and confirmed the controls are in place and working as intended.

For context on how widely the standard is used, ISO reports that information technology is the industry with the largest number of ISO/IEC 27001-certified enterprises, accounting for almost a fifth of all valid certificates.

What It Means for Clients

For London and Essex businesses working with NetPlatforms, certification offers independent assurance that the information security practices applied to every engagement are audited externally and maintained over time. In practice, that covers:

• Risk assessment and management built into how projects are scoped and run
• Documented controls covering access, devices, suppliers and incident response
• Annual surveillance audits by an external body, so standards hold up after sign-off

It also helps when clients face supplier assurance questions in their own procurement, due diligence requests, or insurance renewals, where evidence of working with certified IT providers carries weight.

What It Means for the Team

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is also recognition of the work the team has put in. Achieving certification took sustained effort across the business, refining policies, tightening processes, and building habits that hold up under audit.

The framework now shapes how NetPlatforms operates day to day, giving everyone a clear reference for decisions on access, supplier choice, change management, and risk.

Why It Matters Now

Information security is moving up the agenda for SMEs across London and Essex, driven by:

• Rising cyber threats targeting smaller businesses, often through their suppliers
• Client due diligence requirements that now ask for documented evidence
• Supplier assurance questionnaires becoming standard in procurement for businesses of all sizes

Certification gives clients a clear, auditable answer when those questions land, and it gives NetPlatforms a structured way to keep raising the bar internally.

For a conversation about what working with a certified Microsoft 365 partner looks like, or to book your free technology review, get in touch.

FAQs

1. What is ISO/IEC 27001:2022?
   The latest version of the international standard for information security management. Certification confirms an organisation runs an audited Information Security Management System (ISMS) covering people, processes and technology.
2. How long is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification valid?
   Three years, with annual surveillance audits in between and a full recertification audit at the end of the cycle.
3. Is ISO 27001 the same as Cyber Essentials?
   No, Cyber Essentials covers baseline technical controls against common cyber threats, while ISO/IEC 27001 covers how an entire business manages information security risk.
4. Why does ISO/IEC 27001 certification matter when choosing an IT provider in London and Essex?
   For London and Essex SMEs, it gives independent assurance that the IT provider handling your data works to audited security practices.
5. Does ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification mean NetPlatforms cannot be breached?
   No certification can promise that. ISO/IEC 27001:2022 provides an audited framework to identify risks, apply controls and respond to incidents.