ISO 27001 · FinTech

ISO 27001 for FinTech

FinTechs expanding internationally often need ISO 27001 alongside SOC 2 and PCI. We build one ISMS that carries the weight of all three where they overlap.

Book a discovery call Full ISO 27001 service

Why FinTech companies need ISO 27001

  • International bank partners and enterprise customers frequently require ISO 27001 certification.
  • ISO 27001's risk-based ISMS suits FinTechs that must demonstrate ongoing risk management, not just controls.
  • Annex A controls for cryptography, access, and supplier relationships align with FinTech obligations.
  • One ISMS can anchor ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS evidence, reducing duplicated work.

More context on this sector on our FinTech industry page, and on the framework itself on our ISO 27001 hub.

What our ISO 27001 engagement covers

Tailored to FinTech, delivered by a Toronto security and compliance team led by a published CVE researcher, with our partner Lorikeet Security where offensive testing is involved.

  • Risk assessment covering financial-data flows
  • Alignment of Annex A controls with PCI DSS and SOC 2
  • ISMS scoping, Statement of Applicability, and risk-assessment methodology
  • Annex A control implementation and documented policies
  • Internal audit and management review to satisfy Clause 9
  • Certification-body introduction and Stage 1 / Stage 2 audit coordination

See the full ISO 27001 service page, or productized pricing for fixed-scope engagements.

Related pages

ISO 27001 for FinTech: common questions

Do FinTechs need ISO 27001 and PCI DSS?

PCI DSS is mandatory if you handle cardholder data; ISO 27001 is a broader, voluntary certification international partners often want. They overlap on access, crypto, and vendor controls.

Is ISO 27001 recognized by regulators?

It is a widely accepted signal of security maturity, though it is not a substitute for specific regulatory requirements. We map it against your obligations.

Can we reuse SOC 2 work for ISO 27001?

Yes — much of the control evidence overlaps. We design the program so work done once satisfies both wherever possible.

ISO 27001 for FinTech, on your timeline

Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We will tell you whether this engagement fits, what it would cost, and when we could start.

Book a call Contact us