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ISO 27001

Get your supply chain resilience ISO 27001-ready with software escrow

Secure vital information assets with Codekeeper's software escrow solutions to build ICT supply chain security that aligns with ISO 27001 standards.

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If your critical software suppliers fail, your ISO 27001 controls will fall apart. This cascades into compliance gaps (failing to meet FCA or PRA operational resilience rules), exposed systems, and forfeited certifications that wreck credibility.

ISO 27001: The key facts

What is ISO 27001?

ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). Built on risk-based security controls, it gives organisations a structured framework for keeping sensitive data safe and for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.

Who's obligated to meet ISO 27001 requirements?

Any organisation aiming to establish structured information security management can adopt ISO 27001. Certification stays voluntary, though a growing number of sectors now demand it:
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Technology companies
Software developers, cloud hosting companies, and IT service firms
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Financial services
Banks, insurers, and fintech businesses
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Healthcare organisations
Hospitals, manufacturers of medical devices, and health tech companies
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Government contractors
Organisations processing sensitive data in the public sector
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Manufacturing
Firms with linked systems and digital supply chains
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Professional services
Law firms, consultancies, and outsourcing suppliers
Many businesses pursue ISO 27001 certification to meet contractual terms from customers and prove their security capabilities. It's also used for regulatory compliance; for firms under FCA and PRA operational resilience rules, a certified ISMS gives a ready-made structure for evidencing the third-party risk controls those rules expect.

ISO 27001's core requirements

To meet ISO 27001:2022, organisations must build a comprehensive information security management system (ISMS), resting on these foundational controls:
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Set out and record your ISMS framework.
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Run risk assessments on a regular basis and put the right safeguards in place.
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Protect supplier relationships and keep third-party risks in check.
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Keep your business continuity and disaster recovery plans up to date.
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Track and audit your security controls so they stay relevant and improve.
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Check that backups and recovery procedures for critical systems work.

Understanding the software escrow — ISO 27001 link

Software escrow supports ISO 27001 compliance directly, covering the supplier relationship and business continuity requirements set out in the Annex A controls.

ISO 27001 risk

A critical supplier folds or withdraws support
Without the source code, updates and recovery stall
When a supplier fails, continuity and resilience take the hit
Poor supplier oversight surfaces under audit

Software escrow solution

Escrow vaults hold your code, documentation, and recovery assets
A legal framework secures your access should a supplier fail
Verified deposits confirm everything needed for recovery is present
Every automated deposit adds to a compliance audit trail

Compliance outcome

Your supplier dependencies become recoverable assets
Your certified ISMS carries proven supplier controls
Continuity holds even when third parties go down
Audit-ready records back up your risk management
Should ISO 27001 auditors ask how your operations continue after a software supplier fails, escrow stands as documented evidence. Without it, you cannot prove the supplier risk controls that certification demands.

Let us get you ready for ISO 27001

Codekeeper pairs a deep knowledge of information security management with software resilience solutions to get you prepared for ISO 27001 certification.
We understand what you're up against:
Intricate supplier relationship requirements that demand rigorous documentation
Growing pressure to keep third-party risks in hand
Doubt over which controls to put in place to build a comprehensive ISMS
Ongoing reliance on critical software suppliers with no fallback in place
We already hold critical software assets for thousands of organisations, giving each of them the supplier resilience record ISO 27001 asks for. We can do the same for your ISMS.
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The Codekeeper escrow line-up for your ISO 27001 compliance

Our escrow solutions help you satisfy the supplier relationship and business continuity standards in ISO 27001, while keeping your most critical software dependencies recoverable.
Software Escrow

Protection scope: On-premises software and applications

Protects traditional on-premises systems through a legal framework that guarantees continuous access to critical software assets should a supplier fail.
Puts your handling of third-party software risks on record
Builds provable recovery capabilities for critical business operations
Lays down a clear audit trail across your supplier risk management processes
Gives you compliance-ready evidence that third-party risk mitigation is proactive
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SAAS escrow

Protection scope: Cloud-based applications and services

Covers cloud-based applications with extensive deposits that carry everything you need to keep operating should a SaaS supplier fail.
Broadens third-party risk management to include modern cloud service dependencies
Assures recovery of essential online services whenever disruption strikes
Brings the accelerating shift to SaaS applications into your risk assessments
Supplies the documented compliance evidence that cloud-first technology environments call for
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Continuity escrow

Protection scope: Supporting infrastructure and services

Steps in to cover payments for supporting services and infrastructure, keeping critical operations running should a supplier relationship break down.
Handles the cascading risks that flow from your supplier's own dependencies
Lowers the chance of business disruption that undermines information security
Draws up operational continuity documentation that meets audit requirements
Enables joined-up oversight across complex supplier ecosystems
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Verification

Protection scope: All escrowed materials

Checks escrowed assets to prove they are complete and usable, backed by clear documentation that answers regulatory expectations for systematic risk management.
Confirms your recovery capability through independently verified proof
Sets realistic recovery timelines to help structure business continuity planning
Yields the testing documentation that thorough risk assessments require
Issues Software Resilience Certificates for your formal compliance records
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Reach ISO 27001 readiness in 4 quick steps

To get ISO 27001 certified, you have to display control over your critical software dependencies and supplier relationships. Here's how to lay that groundwork fast:
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Book your ISO 27001 assessment call

We'll evaluate your vendor portfolio and pin down which applications need escrow protection to satisfy ISO 27001's supplier relationship requirements.

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Choose your escrow protection plan

Pick standard software escrow protection, or layer on verification testing for fuller evidence of recovery capabilities and risk management controls.

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Wrap up implementation with our support

Our specialists will handle supplier arrangements, draw up legal frameworks, and set up automated processes — all without adding load to your internal teams.

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Collect your compliance documentation

Receive verified proof of your supplier risk management capabilities along with Software Resilience Certificates for audit evidence.

Hop on a call. Pick a solution. Build complete third-party risk management for ISO 27001 certification readiness.
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Codekeeper takes the weight off your compliance team

We've spent years helping thousands of organisations protect critical software without the technical overhead. Our job is to make ISO 27001 requirements manageable and give you proof of compliance.
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ISO 27001:2022 milestones

The 2022 update made considerable changes to the ISO 27001 standard. Whether you're building towards your first certification or renewing an existing one, these key dates will help you shape your implementation strategy and keep your certification on schedule.
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October 2022

ISO 27001:2022 published, with revised Annex A controls
Organisations commence transition planning from the 2013 version
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April to May 2024

Last date for new ISO 27001:2013 certifications
All certification bodies move to the 2022 version for new audits
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31 October 2025

Existing ISO 27001:2013 certificates expire
Organisations required to complete recertification to the 2022 version or lose certification
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Ongoing from 2025

Surveillance audits run against the new control framework
Management reviews and risk assessments required to keep certification

What poor information security management costs you

With no supplier risk management or continuity planning in place, organisations lay themselves open to cascading failures that wipe out years of investment and trust.
Lost contract opportunities
Organisations lacking ISO 27001 certification face exclusion from high-value contracts in finance, healthcare, and government.
Critical systems left exposed
Critical systems are vulnerable after a supplier failure, and breaches cost $4.44M on average worldwide.
Regulatory oversight and fines
Regulators such as the ICO, enforcing UK GDPR, can levy heavy fines on organisations unable to show structured information security management.
Essential systems taken offline
Essential systems go dark when a key supplier fails and no escrow exists, leaving recovery to run for weeks or months of rebuilding or replacing applications.
Lasting reputational damage
Brand credibility suffers once a security or compliance failure surfaces, and lost trust, broken partnerships, and years of reputational damage follow.

Keep supplier failures from derailing your ISO 27001 certification. Secure your supplier risk management now.

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Close the recoverability gap in your ISMS: Download the ISO 27001 guide

Discover how software escrow maps against the Annex A controls for supplier risk, backup, and continuity, so your ISMS evidence is assembled well ahead of the audit.
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What ISO 27001 readiness does for you

Win more deals on trusted credentials

ISO 27001 certification unlocks contracts across finance, healthcare, and government. It also cuts down on security questionnaire requests, which shortens procurement and sales cycles.

Tighten risk management and avoid incidents

ISO 27001's methodical approach to risk assessment and control implementation uncovers vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

Earn stakeholder trust and market standing

ISO 27001 certification proves to customers, investors, and partners that you take security seriously. This serves as an indicator of organisational maturity and sets you apart from competitors.

Build operational resilience at the system level

Thanks to its continuous improvement framework, ISO 27001 ensures your security posture strengthens over time instead of falling out of date.
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Protect your supplier relationships to safeguard your operational resilience

ISO 27001's supplier relationship and business continuity requirements are what our compliance specialists know best. They will walk you through where escrow solutions address them, and how your critical software dependencies come under protection in the process.
A tailored review of your third-party risk management needs
A breakdown of how escrow meets ISO 27001 control requirements
Practical guidance free of technical overload
Functional implementation steps you can start on right away
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Frequently asked questions

What is ISO 27001 in a nutshell?
ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security management. It lays out a methodical framework for protecting your data through systematic risk assessments and security controls. Getting certified is voluntary, but it's the global standard to prove your organisation manages information security in line with established best practices.
What are the three principles of ISO 27001?
The three principles of ISO 27001 form the CIA triad. Confidentiality restricts information access to authorised people, Integrity maintains data accuracy and completeness, and Availability keeps information accessible when needed. All three guide every security control and risk management decision inside your ISMS.
Is ISO 27001 hard to get?
ISO 27001 certification is achievable, typically within six to 18 months. The determining factor is understanding why your organisation needs an ISMS and how it aligns with the standard's requirements. Building an effective one calls for ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and security integrated into every business decision.
What is the difference between ISO 27001 and SOC 2?
ISO 27001 and SOC 2 answer to different scopes and different audiences. Any organisation can pursue ISO 27001, and doing so means standing up a comprehensive information security management system: a risk-based framework with its own policies, procedures, and continuous improvement processes behind it. SOC 2 was written for service companies, and it examines the controls already running against fixed criteria covering security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
Why is software escrow important for ISO 27001 certification?
Software escrow matters to ISO 27001  because two of the standard's requirement areas, supplier relationship management and business continuity planning, depend on whether recovery is possible. A deposit keeps source code and recovery materials within reach after a critical software supplier fails, which gives certification bodies auditable evidence of third-party risk mitigation rather than an assurance that the risk was considered.
Can Codekeeper help with ISO 27001 readiness?
Yes. Our specialised software escrow solutions were built around the ISO 27001 control requirements covering supplier relationships and operational resilience. We hold and protect your critical software assets, our in-house legal team drafts the framework for supplier risk management, and the compliance documentation you get back takes in Software Resilience Certificates.
Which jurisdiction governs a Codekeeper escrow agreement?
Jurisdiction over a Codekeeper escrow agreement is set by you, with English law available wherever the agreement is UK-based. Drafting sits with our in-house legal team, who return the agreement within 24 hours, which keeps your solicitors and procurement team on familiar legal ground from the first read.
Does ISO 27001 certification satisfy UK operational resilience rules?
ISO 27001 certification and UK operational resilience rules are separate obligations, so holding one does not discharge the other. Firms under FCA and PRA rules have to identify important business services, set impact tolerances, and manage third-party dependencies, none of which the standard addresses directly. Software escrow is where the two meet. A tested deposit of the software behind an important business service evidences the supplier risk control your ISMS documents, and gives you something concrete to show a supervisor asking how that service would be restored.

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