ISO 27001
Best ISO 27017 and ISO 27018 Consultants (2026): 6 Firms Compared
How we ranked these firms
We ranked firms on five factors, using what each firm publishes:
- Delivery: does the firm take you from gap assessment to the certificate or report?
- Pricing transparency: does it publish prices, and do they include the audit?
- Independence: is the auditor separate from the people who prepare you?
- Framework coverage: can it map one control set across the frameworks you need?
- Experience: what track record does it publish?
See our full ranking methodology at /ranking-methodology.
Comparison table
| Rank | Firm | Base | ISO 27017 / 27018 services | Who certifies | Other frameworks | Notable | Indicative pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CyberWave GRC (publisher) | India and USA | Cloud gap assessment, shared responsibility mapping, extended Statement of Applicability, PII controls, internal audit, certification audit support | Accredited certification body | ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2, HIPAA, DPDP, GDPR | Builds both on your ISO 27001 ISMS and maps them to SOC 2 for cloud SaaS companies | Fixed fee, end to end including the audit, quoted after a free scoping call |
| 2 | CBIZ Pivot Point Security | USA | ISO 27018 consulting for cloud service providers, extending an ISO 27001 ISMS; internal audit and certification audit support | Not stated as certifier | ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2, HIPAA, FedRAMP | In business since 2000 | Custom quote |
| 3 | Bridewell | UK, with offices in Reading, London, Cardiff, Manchester and Edinburgh | ISO 27018 assessment, implementation, certification support and ongoing management | Not the certifier | ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 9001 | Holds CREST accreditations and NCSC-assured services (per its website) | Custom quote |
| 4 | Shieldbyte Infosec | Offices in India, Dubai and the USA | ISO 27018 gap assessment, data inventory, DPIAs, controls, internal audit, certification support; ISO 27017 listed | Not stated as certifier | ISO 27001, 27701, 22301, 42001, SOC 1 and 2, DPDP | States it is CERT-In empanelled | Custom quote |
| 5 | Punyam | Ahmedabad, India | ISO 27017 implementation support and documentation kit | Accredited certification body (stated) | ISO 27001 and other ISO standards | States it works with 50+ certification bodies | Custom quote |
| 6 | Cybercraft | Australia and New Zealand | ISO 27017 and 27018: cloud gap analysis, cloud risk assessment, extended SoA, policies, shared responsibility documentation, certification support | Not the certifier | ISO 27001, Essential Eight, SMB1001 | Independent consultancy positioned as "the layer above your MSP" | Custom quote |
The firms in detail
1. CyberWave GRC
- Operates in India and the USA through ICyberWave Consulting Services (OPC) Private Limited and ICyberWave Consulting Services LLC.
- Cloud gap assessment, shared responsibility mapping with your cloud provider, extended Statement of Applicability, PII-in-cloud controls, internal audit and certification audit support. Certificates are issued by accredited certification bodies; we don't certify our own work.
- We build ISO 27017 and 27018 on your ISO 27001 ISMS and map them to SOC 2, so cloud SaaS companies serving U.S. and international customers can reuse evidence.
- Indicative pricing:
- Fixed fee, end to end including the audit, quoted after a free scoping call
- Best for:
- SaaS and cloud service providers that already hold or plan ISO 27001 and process customer personal data
- Timeline:
- ISO 27001 in as little as 4 weeks where documentation is in place
2. CBIZ Pivot Point Security
- U.S. firm in business since 2000.
- ISO 27018 consulting for cloud service providers, extending an existing ISO 27001 ISMS, with internal audit and on-site certification audit support.
- Indicative pricing:
- Custom quote
- Best for:
- U.S. cloud providers that want a long-established ISO consultancy
3. Bridewell
- UK firm with offices in Reading, London, Cardiff, Manchester and Edinburgh.
- ISO 27018 consultancy covering assessment, implementation, certification support and ongoing management.
- States its people and services are accredited by CREST and the NCSC, and its privacy team holds ISO 27701, 27001 and 9001 lead auditor and implementer certifications.
- Indicative pricing:
- Custom quote
- Best for:
- UK and European companies wanting a large, accredited cyber firm
4. Shieldbyte Infosec
- Corporate offices in India, Dubai and the USA.
- ISO 27018 gap assessment, data inventory and classification, DPIAs, access and encryption controls, vendor reviews, internal audits and certification support; lists ISO 27017 as a service.
- States it is CERT-In empanelled.
- Indicative pricing:
- Custom quote
- Best for:
- Indian cloud companies that also need regulatory audits or VAPT
5. Punyam
- Based in Ahmedabad, India.
- ISO 27017 implementation support and an ISO 27017 documentation kit.
- States its consultants work with more than 50 certification bodies.
- Indicative pricing:
- Custom quote
- Best for:
- teams that want templates to run much of the work themselves
6. Cybercraft
- Independent consultancy serving Australia and New Zealand.
- ISO 27017 and 27018 delivered in five stages: gap analysis, cloud risk assessment, control implementation, documentation and certification support.
- Indicative pricing:
- Custom quote
- Best for:
- Australian and New Zealand SaaS providers
Why we rank CyberWave GRC #1
We publish fixed, all-inclusive fees, so the audit is in the price, not a surprise later. Our team has worked on more than 200 SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements. We build one control framework across SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, HIPAA, HITRUST and DPDP, so you do the work once. And we never certify our own work: certificates come from accredited bodies and SOC 2 reports from licensed, peer-reviewed CPA firms. We're not the right fit for everyone: if you only need one of the two extensions and already have a strong ISMS team, a lighter, template-led provider may be enough.
Which firm is right for you?
| If you are... | Consider |
|---|---|
| Startup or SMB that wants a fixed, all-inclusive price | CyberWave GRC |
| Company that needs several frameworks at once | CyberWave GRC |
| U.S. cloud providers that want a long-established ISO consultancy | CBIZ Pivot Point Security |
| UK and European companies wanting a large, accredited cyber firm | Bridewell |
| Indian cloud companies that also need regulatory audits or VAPT | Shieldbyte Infosec |
| Large enterprise or regulated institution wanting a Big Four or large advisory firm | Bridewell |
How to choose
- Do you need ISO 27017, ISO 27018, or both?
- Do you already hold ISO 27001, and with which certification body?
- Is that body accredited to certify the extensions?
- Will the firm document shared responsibility with your cloud provider and customers?
- Can it combine the audits with your ISO 27001 surveillance or recertification?
- Does it also cover SOC 2 if U.S. customers ask for it?
- Is the fee fixed, and is the certification body's fee included?
Frequently asked questions
In our ranking, CyberWave GRC is #1 for end-to-end delivery at a fixed fee that includes the audit. CBIZ Pivot Point Security and Bridewell are also strong options depending on your size and sector. We publish this list ourselves, so please compare the firms directly.
ISO 27017 covers information security controls for cloud services, for both providers and customers. ISO 27018 covers protecting personal data (PII) processed in public clouds.
In practice, yes. Both are usually certified as extensions to an ISO 27001 certificate, so many companies certify all three together.
Cloud service providers that process personal data on behalf of customers, especially SaaS companies selling to enterprises or regulated sectors.
If ISO 27001 is already in place, the extensions often fit into your next audit cycle. Starting from scratch, plan them alongside ISO 27001.
No. ISO 27018 focuses on PII in public clouds. ISO 27701 is a full privacy management system. See best ISO 27701 consultants.