The ISMS as Code. Engineering Your Path to ISO Certification.

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Why bladestack.io?

Governance Engineered.

ISO 27001 is often reduced to a paperwork exercise. We reject that model. An effective ISMS is dynamic, integrated, and technical. We hire engineers who understand that "Access Control" (A.9) isn't just a policy document, it is a properly configured IAM role hierarchy with conditional access policies. We understand that "Operations Security" (A.12) requires automated change management pipelines, not just a change request form.

We bring deep specialization in the cloud-specific controls of ISO 27017 and the PII protection requirements of ISO 27018. Whether you are on AWS, Azure, or GCP, our specialists speak the native language of your hyperscaler. We map abstract controls to concrete configuration states. We answer implementation questions with CLI commands and Terraform modules.

Differentiators

Same Industry. Different Architecture.

Engineering-led. Performance-obsessed. Security-native. Custom-built. Here's what those words actually mean.

Implementation, Not Just Intention.

Many ISO projects fail during the Stage 2 audit because the reality on the ground does not match the documentation. We prevent this by building the reality first. We configure the log aggregation for A.12.4. We script the backup routines for A.12.3. We architect the network segregation for A.13.1. When the auditor asks for evidence, we don't scramble. We point to the configuration.

ISO 27017 & 27018 Specialists.

Generic ISO knowledge falls short in the cloud. We possess deep expertise in the cloud-specific extensions. We understand the shared responsibility model at a granular level. We know how to implement the specific virtual machine hardening required by ISO 27017 and the customer-data deletion routines mandated by ISO 27018. We translate these standards into AWS Config rules, Azure Policies, and GCP Organization constraints.

Multi-Cloud Fluency.

Our team includes specialists for every major hyperscaler. We do not try to force an AWS solution into an Azure environment. We utilize the native security tooling of your chosen platform to satisfy Annex A controls. From AWS Security Hub to Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Google Cloud Security Command Center, we leverage your existing stack to drive compliance.

Policies Engineers Actually Read.

We write documentation for engineers, not lawyers. Our policies are concise, technical, and actionable. Our procedures are runbooks. Our network diagrams are generated from infrastructure state. This ensures that your ISMS documentation remains a living part of your operational knowledge base long after the audit is over.

The Risk Assessment is the Blueprint.

We treat the ISO Risk Assessment and Risk Treatment Plan as architectural drivers. If a risk is identified, we engineer a technical control to mitigate it. We don't accept risks on paper that can be solved with code. We link your Statement of Applicability directly to the technical controls implemented in your environment to create a unified chain of custody for risk management.

Defined Scope, Defined Cost.

We operate on firm-fixed-price engagements for standard implementations. You know the cost upfront. You know the deliverables upfront. We have refined our methodology to eliminate the ambiguity that causes scope creep. You get a committed partner focused on the outcome, not a timesheet focused on hours.

Service Lines

Choose your blade.

Flexible engagement models to suit your mission. From strategic advisory to fully managed platforms.

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ISO · Advisory Service Components

For organizations building or maturing an information security management system with internal capability and external expertise needs

Most consultancies hand you templates populated with generic language and expect your team to figure out the rest. We build your complete ISMS: policies, procedures, risk assessment methodology, Statement of Applicability, internal audit program, and the operational processes that make certification sustainable. Your team focuses on implementation and operations. We architect the management system.

  • The Management System Audit For organizations evaluating ISO 27001 certification readiness. A technical assessment of your current security posture against Annex A controls, your existing documentation against Clause requirements, and your operational practices against what auditors actually evaluate. You receive a comprehensive roadmap showing exactly what it takes to reach certification, with remediation priorities mapped to certification risk.
  • Phase 0: Architecture Discovery For organizations committed to the full certification journey. Accelerated discovery that bypasses standalone gap analysis and flows directly into ISMS build. No assessment report gathering dust while you figure out next steps. We produce foundational artifacts (Context of Organization, Interested Parties Register, preliminary scope definition) and immediately begin architecture.
  • ISMS Advisory The core build. We create your complete information security management system: policies aligned to your organizational context, procedures that reflect actual operations, risk assessment methodology your team will follow, Statement of Applicability with implementation evidence, internal audit program designed to find real issues, and management review processes that drive decisions. Documentation that describes your security program, not a theoretical framework you're supposed to map yourself to.
  • Sentinel: Certification Support We stay through certification. Stage 1 documentation review preparation, evidence organization, auditor question response, Stage 2 interview support, and nonconformity remediation coordination. The engagement ends when you have your certificate, not when our SOW expires.

Every deliverable is custom-written for your organization. Zero templates. Zero generic language. ISMS documentation your security team can actually use for operations, onboarding, and the surveillance audits that follow certification. When registrars review our packages, evidence traces cleanly, procedures match reality, and interviews don't surface surprises.

Includes:

  • Gap Assessments against 27001/27017/27018
  • Phase 0 Architecture Discovery
  • Information Security Policy Suite
  • Risk Assessment Methodology & Risk Treatment Plans
  • Statement of Applicability (SoA)
  • Procedures & Work Instructions
  • Internal Audit Program Design
  • Management Review Framework
  • Sentinel Certification Support
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ISO · Enjinia Blade Division

For organizations that need technical firepower: control implementation, security tooling integration, and remediation engineering

Sometimes guidance isn't enough. You need engineers embedded with your team, configuring security controls, integrating monitoring systems, and closing gaps before auditors find them. Our Enjinia Blade Division provides on-demand engineering capability through Bitstream Merc engagements: absurdly technical resources who understand ISO at the implementation level, not just the documentation level.

  • Architecture & Segmentation (27017) ISO-aligned architecture consulting. Network segregation (Annex A 8.22), secure zone definition, and multi-tenant isolation strategies that satisfy ISO 27017 CLD.9.5.1 requirements. We design the boundaries that contain risk and demonstrate clear separation between provider and customer responsibilities.
  • Control Implementation Engineering Hands-on engineering to implement technical controls. DLP configuration, cryptographic key management (Annex A 8.24), logging pipelines, and backup automation. We do the actual work of making the Statement of Applicability a reality, ensuring config files match the policy intent.
  • Privacy Engineering (27018) Implementing the technical requirements for PII protection in the cloud. We architect the data segregation, implement encryption at rest and in transit specifically for PII datasets, and build the technical mechanisms for customer data deletion and portability. We turn privacy policy into infrastructure constraints.
  • Security Stack Integration Your ISMS should connect to your actual security tooling. We integrate your SIEM, vulnerability scanners, access management systems, and configuration management tools with your management system processes. Evidence generation becomes automatic. Control monitoring becomes continuous. Audit preparation becomes data export, not documentation scramble.

Resources aren't junior consultants reading from a spreadsheet. They're engineers who've built global cloud architectures, debugged encryption implementation errors, and understand why "just turn on logging" isn't a strategy. Engagements are scoped to the work, whether that's a sprint to close gaps or ongoing architectural guidance.

Includes:

  • Secure Architecture Design
  • Technical Control Implementation
  • ISO 27018 Privacy Engineering
  • Infrastructure-as-Code Development
  • Identity & Access Management Engineering
  • Logging & Monitoring Configuration
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ISO · bladeRAMP Managed ISMS Services

For organizations that want ISO compliance operated, not just achieved.

Certification is a cycle, not a destination. An ISMS requires constant feeding and watering—monitoring, reviews, updates, and continuous improvement. Our Managed Services team takes over the operational burden of running your ISMS, ensuring you remain compliant and ready for surveillance audits.

  • bladeRAMP The complete managed compliance platform. Includes Platform Build (GRC stack, evidence automation), HANZO SecOps (operational security), GENJI ConMon (compliance monitoring), and SRE infrastructure capability. Full-stack ISMS operations from the team that built your system.
  • GENJI · FedRAMP Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) Continuous compliance operational capability for organizations that manage their own security but need ISMS expertise. Internal audit management, management review facilitation, risk assessment updates, and surveillance audit preparation.
  • HANZO · 24/7 Security Operations (SecOps) Security Operations, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and infrastructure protection. Full SIEM integration, host-based IDS/IPS, container security, and FIPS-validated hardening.
  • Bastion: Assessment Support We stay until you're authorized. Evidence coordination, interview preparation, real-time finding response, and agency communication from 3PAO kickoff through ATO. The engagement ends when you have your authorization, not when our hours run out.

Platform Components:

  • Platform Build The foundational deployment of your GRC tooling and evidence collection architecture. We implement the sensors and collectors that feed your ISMS, ensuring data flows automatically from your infrastructure to your risk register.
  • HANZO · 24/7 Security Operations (SecOps) 24/7 threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management. We handle the operational controls of Annex A, monitoring, logging, and response, so your team can sleep.
  • GENJI · FedRAMP Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) Lifecycle management of the ISMS. We conduct the required internal audits, facilitate the annual risk assessment refresh, track corrective actions, and prepare you for the inevitable surveillance audits.
  • SRE Infrastructure Site reliability engineering capability for your critical assets. Infrastructure operations, patching, availability management, and capacity planning as required by ISO 27017.

You didn't do the hard work of certification just to lose it during a surveillance audit because you forgot a management review. bladeSEC transforms ISO 27001 from a yearly panic into a managed business process. Your team stays focused on innovation while we keep the certificate on the wall.

Includes:

  • Platform Build & Deployment
  • HANZO (24/7 Security Operations)
  • GENJI (Continuous Monitoring)
  • Annual Assessment Support
  • Agency Reporting & Communication
  • POA&M Lifecycle Management
  • SRE Infrastructure Operations
  • Internal Audit Execution
  • Management Review Facilitation
  • Surveillance Audit Support
  • Risk Assessment Updates
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ISO · Cloud Security Controls (27017 / 27018)

For organizations operating cloud infrastructure that need ISO controls addressing shared responsibility, PII protection, and cloud-native security

ISO 27017 and 27018 exist because cloud infrastructure creates unique security challenges that base 27001 doesn't address. Shared responsibility between cloud service providers and customers. PII processing in multi-tenant environments. API-driven access control. Elastic provisioning that complicates asset management. We build cloud control implementations that address these realities, not traditional controls awkwardly mapped to cloud terminology.

  • Cloud Control Mapping Systematic mapping of your cloud architecture to 27017/27018 control requirements. Shared responsibility delineation. CSP control inheritance identification. Gap analysis for customer-implemented controls. You receive clear documentation showing which controls your cloud provider satisfies, which you own, and what implementation looks like.
  • PII Protection Engineering ISO 27018 requires specific protections for personally identifiable information processed in public clouds. Consent management implementation, data subject access request workflows, sub-processor control frameworks, and PII deletion procedures. Engineering that addresses cloud-specific privacy requirements, not generic data protection documentation.
  • Multi-Cloud ISMS Integration Organizations operating across AWS, Azure, and GCP face control implementation complexity that single-cloud environments don't. We architect ISMS documentation and control evidence that works across providers, leveraging provider-native security tooling while maintaining consistent management system processes.
  • Cloud Security Posture Automation Cloud infrastructure enables automated control monitoring that traditional environments can't match. We implement cloud security posture management integrations, automated compliance checking, and continuous control validation. Evidence generation that happens automatically, audit preparation that becomes data aggregation.

Cloud changes the control landscape. Shared responsibility complicates control ownership. Multi-tenancy creates isolation requirements. API-driven infrastructure requires different access control approaches. We build cloud control implementations that address these realities, not traditional documentation with cloud keywords inserted.

 

Includes:

  • 27017 Cloud Control Implementation
  • 27018 PII Protection Engineering
  • Shared Responsibility Documentation
  • CSP Control Inheritance Mapping
  • Multi-Cloud ISMS Architecture
  • Cloud Security Posture Integration
  • PII Processing Procedures
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ISO · Integrated Frameworks

For organizations scaling their compliance footprint beyond ISO

ISO 27001 is a powerful foundation. Once you have your ISMS, you can leverage it to satisfy other frameworks. We help you map your ISO controls to SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and FedRAMP to create a Unified Control Framework. Build once, audit many.

  • SOC 2 Mapping & Alignment We map your Annex A controls to the AICPA Trust Services Criteria. We identify the deltas, engineer the additional evidence requirements, and prepare you for a SOC 2 Type 1 or Type 2 attestation using your existing ISO foundation.
  • Privacy Extension (ISO 27701) For organizations committed to the full certification journey. Accelerated discovery that bypasses standalone gap analysis and flows directly into ISMS build. No assessment report gathering dust while you figure out next steps. We produce foundational artifacts (Context of Organization, Interested Parties Register, preliminary scope definition) and immediately begin architecture.
  • Federal Bridge Strategy For organizations looking to move from ISO to FedRAMP. We perform a gap analysis between your ISO 27001 controls and NIST SP 800-53. We identify the significant uplift required for federal authorization and build a roadmap to bridge the gap.
  • Unified Control Framework Design We re-architect your compliance program to support multiple standards simultaneously. We implement a "test once, comply many" strategy where a single piece of evidence satisfies requirements across ISO, SOC 2, and HIPAA.

Efficiency is a security feature. We prevent audit fatigue by integrating your frameworks into a single cohesive system. We maximize the return on your compliance investment by extending your ISO certification into new markets and new standards.

Includes:

  • SOC 2 Bridge Analysis
  • ISO 27701 PIMS Implementation
  • GDPR/CCPA Technical Alignment
  • NIST 800-53 Gap Analysis
  • Unified Control Framework Construction
  • Multi-Audit Strategy
Our Approach

How We Build Management Systems.

Most consultancies treat ISO 27001 like a documentation exercise. We treat it like a systems engineering problem, because it is. Your ISMS is infrastructure that must be designed, built, operated, and maintained. Our approach ensures you get a management system that works, not just one that passes audits.

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PHASE 0: Discovery & Architecture Review

For organizations committed to the full certification journey.

Traditional gap assessments produce reports that sit in folders while you figure out what to do next. Phase 0 is different. We conduct an intensive architecture review that flows directly into ISMS build, no handoff, no ramp-up, no wasted effort.

Phase 0 produces foundational artifacts that become your management system's architecture:

  • Context of Organization (Clause 4.1/4.2)
  • Preliminary ISMS Scope Definition
  • Existing Control Inventory
  • Risk Assessment Approach Selection
  • Certification Roadmap with Timeline

Everything discovered flows directly into Phase 1. No standalone assessment report. No second engagement to negotiate. We're already building.

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ISO · Gap Analysis

For organizations evaluating ISO certification readiness.

Not ready to commit to the full journey? Start here. Our Management System Audit is a technical deep-dive that tells you exactly where you stand against 27001 requirements, 27017 cloud controls, and 27018 PII protections.

We don't spend cycles reviewing every Annex A control when a subset will determine your certification success. We focus on the controls registrars evaluate most rigorously, the Clause requirements organizations consistently struggle with, and the operational gaps that generate nonconformities.

  • Control-by-Control Readiness Assessment
  • Clause Compliance Status
  • Cloud Control Gap Analysis (27017/27018 if applicable)
  • Remediation Priorities Mapped to Certification Risk
  • Realistic Timeline and Resource Projections

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ISO · Advisory & ISMS Build.

Engineering your information security management system.

Most advisors point at gaps and leave you to figure out implementation. We create everything required for certification and stay embedded with your team until the ISMS is audit-ready.

We write policies that reflect your organizational context, not generic statements copied from standards. We develop procedures that describe how your teams actually operate, not theoretical workflows nobody follows. We build risk assessment methodologies that produce actionable outputs, not compliance artifacts filed and forgotten.

  • Complete Information Security Policy Suite
  • Risk Assessment Methodology & Risk Register
  • Statement of Applicability with Implementation Evidence
  • Operational Procedures & Work Instructions
  • Internal Audit Program & Schedule
  • Management Review Framework
  • Cloud Control Documentation (27017/27018)

Every word written for your organization. Documentation your team can use for operations, not just audits.

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ISO · Sentinel: Certification Support

We stay until you're certified.

The engagement doesn't end when documentation is complete. Sentinel is your support through the certification process: Stage 1 documentation review, Stage 2 certification audit, and everything between.

Certification is where ISO journeys stall. Registrars find documentation gaps that should have been obvious. Auditors ask questions that reveal procedures nobody actually follows. Stage 2 interviews surface inconsistencies between documentation and operations. We engineer management systems to eliminate these failure modes before auditors find them.

  • Stage 1 Documentation Preparation
  • Evidence Package Organization
  • Stage 2 Interview Preparation
  • Auditor Question Response Support
  • Nonconformity Remediation Coordination
  • Corrective Action Documentation

Certification is the finish line, not documentation delivery. We stay engaged through both audit stages and any findings remediation.

ISO · Certified.

Certification is the starting line, not the finish.

You're certified. The certificate is issued. The work it took to get here (the policies, the procedures, the risk assessments, the internal audits) established a management system that now requires ongoing operation.

ISO 27001 doesn't stop at certification. Surveillance audits, risk reassessments, internal audit programs, management reviews, continual improvement. These are now operational commitments.

Whether you handle that internally or want the team that architected your system to operate it, the path forward is yours.

  • bladeRAMP Managed Services Continuous security and compliance operations
  • Engineering Support Enjinia Blade resources for future implementation work
  • Advisory Services Ongoing access to architecture guidance for future decisions
  • Independent Operation Your team runs the infrastructure with documentation and training complete

Ready to Architect Your Management System?

Skip the sales pitch. Schedule a conversation with engineers who understand that ISO certification is a systems problem, not a documentation exercise. We'll discuss your environment, your timeline, and whether we're the right fit. No obligation. No templates.