Gratte Brothers | Security Systems & Software has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification – the internationally recognised standard for information security management systems (ISMS).
ISO 27001 is the leading global standard for information security management systems (ISMS) and was established by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). The standard provides companies with guidance to manage the risks to information assets systematically and achieve information protection goals.
The certification was received from the National Quality Assurance Limited (NQA) a world-renowned standardisation and certification organisation. To be certified, a company has to meet the standard across almost a hundred detailed items, including policies for information security, access control for information assets and incident response, among others.
With this certification, we’ve proven that the information protection across the company operates following international standards, while providing physical security to some of the world’s most recognisable brands.
“Our business has always been about preventing loss,” said Iain Smith, Quality & Compliance Manager at Gratte Brothers | Security Systems & Software. “In the past, that’s focused on physical assets. But now, protecting information – whether digital records, client data or system design files – is just as essential. ISO 27001 shows that we’re serious about doing that in a structured, accountable way.”
The certification applies to all three of our office sites and includes remote working. This year’s audit followed an updated standard, which highlighted the maturity of Gratte Brothers’ systems, processes and the consistency of its approach.
“A fresh look helped show how far we’ve come,” said Iain. “Policies and procedures have matured into proportionate, effective controls. While we’re proud of that progress, maintaining strong governance requires constant vigilance – and we don’t intend to lose focus.”
The updated ISO 27001 standard introduces new emphasis on cloud services, threat intelligence, and third-party risk – areas that GBSM is already prioritising.
“We’re seeing increased reliance on cloud platforms and third-party providers, and these bring new challenges,” said Iain. “This certification framework helps us assess those risks, strengthen our controls, and support our clients with reliable, forward-looking advice.”
For clients, that means more than secure systems – it means working with a provider that brings the same diligence to their data as it does to physical infrastructure. GBSM’s approach is rooted in accountability, cross-departmental collaboration and clear communication. It also places emphasis on educating staff and developing specialist expertise.
“Our highest-value asset is our reputation with customers,” Iain added. “ISO 27001 helps us protect that – not just by ticking boxes, but by building a culture where information security is understood, prioritised and continuously improved.”