Sage Inc. Earns ISO 27001 Certification, Bringing Enterprise-Level Security Standards to SMB Technology Services

Achievement underscores Sage's belief that security and governance isn't reserved for Fortune 500 companies

Small and mid-sized businesses face the same cybersecurity threats as the world's largest companies. They just rarely have the same resources to defend against them. Sage Governance and Technology (Sage Inc.) is working to change that math for its clients, and it just reached a major milestone.

Sage has achieved ISO 27001 certification, the internationally recognized standard for information security management systems. The certification is independently audited and confirms that Sage's approach to protecting information and managing risk holds up to the same scrutiny applied to enterprise organizations, proof that top-tier security management isn't reserved for companies with enterprise-sized budgets.

At a glance:

• Certification: ISO 27001, information security management systems

• Controls evaluated: 93, across organization, people, technology, and physical security

• Certification timeline: 3 to 6 months for an organization of Sage's size

• Audit and compliance partner: Cyberpath Insight

• What's next: Ongoing audits and recertification as part of ISO 27001's continuing cycle

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Why This Matters for SMBs

"Many small and mid-sized companies do not have the resources to easily access enterprise-level cybersecurity, compliance and risk expectations, yet today's business environment brings these types of threats to every business no matter its size," said Kathleen Hurley, founder of Sage Governance and Technology. "Achieving ISO 27001 gives our clients independent validation that security isn't simply something we promise. It's embedded in how Sage operates."

Getting there wasn't quick or easy. ISO 27001 certification follows an independent audit that verifies an organization's information security management system meets rigorous international standards. Sage was evaluated across 93 security controls spanning its organization, people, technology, and physical safeguards. For a company of Sage's size, that process typically runs three to six months.

A Partnership That Made the Difference

To navigate the certification process, Sage worked with Cyberpath Insight, a cybersecurity consultancy known for guiding organizations through complex compliance journeys. That partnership helped align Sage's internal controls, policies, and procedures with what ISO 27001 requires.

"The partnership was a key component in gaining traction on the certification path," Hurley said. "Cyberpath Insight brought deep expertise and a structured approach that allowed us to move confidently through each stage of the process. This certification is a reflection of the hard work of our entire team and the strength of that partnership."

Cyberpath Insight Founder and Director Roy Biakpara sees the certification as a starting point, not a finish line. "With this certification, Sage has shown that sound information security governance is possible for small businesses too," Biakpara said. "While certification serves as an important milestone, the real and lasting value comes from how an organization embeds information security into its way of operating, decision-making, and continual improvement."

What Comes Next

ISO 27001 isn't a one-and-done achievement. It operates on a continuing cycle of audits and eventual recertification, which means this milestone marks the beginning of an ongoing governance commitment, not the end of one.

For clients operating in highly regulated environments where information security requirements are non-negotiable, this certification positions Sage as a trusted partner. As a smaller, remote-first, cloud-based business, Sage is proving that an internationally recognized information security management system, scaled proportionately to risk, size, and operating model, can and should exist at every level of business, not just the top.

If your business is weighing what real security governance should look like, and whether it's within reach, talk to Sage about where you stand.

About Sage Governance and Technology Sage Governance and Technology (Sage Inc.) provides governance, risk, and compliance solutions designed to help organizations build resilient, trustworthy operations. Learn more at www.sage.inc.

About Cyber Path Insight Cyber Path Insight is a cybersecurity consultancy specializing in information security frameworks, compliance programs, and risk advisory services. Learn more at https://cyberpathinsight-uk.com/.