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We’re excited to share that RiskSeal is now ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified.

This is a big step for us, and for our clients and partners. It reflects our commitment to taking every possible measure to safeguard sensitive information and handle it with the care it deserves.

Credit decisioning relies on sensitive data, from borrower profiles to alternative signals. That’s why, whether you’re a lender, fintech, or even a loan applicant, you can count on us to protect every piece of data you share.

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What is ISO/IEC 27001:2022?

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is the leading international standard for information security management systems (ISMS).

It helps organizations keep sensitive data safe. This includes protecting against unauthorized access, leaks, and cyberattacks.

The graphic lists the key ISO/IEC 27001:2022 achievement steps: ISMS Framework, Risk evaluation, ISO 27001 controls, Context of the organization, Leadership, Planning, Support, Operation, Performance evaluation, Improvement, and Certification.

To get certified, a company must follow strict rules across 14 key domains:

Access control
Cryptography
Physical and environmental security
Communications security
Operations management
System acquisition, development, and maintenance
Information security incident management
Business continuity
Compliance
Risk assessment and treatment
Human resource security
Asset management
Supplier relationships
Security policies and organization

Each domain helps ensure the right controls are in place to protect data.

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Why do companies pursue this certification

In fields like digital credit scoring and alternative data, where sensitive information is central, strong security practices are essential. Especially when those insights support credit decisions across fintech and lending.

Companies invest the time and effort in achieving this certification because it:

Proves compliance with global security standards.
Builds trust with clients and partners.
Reduces risk of data breaches and strengthens internal controls.
Supports legal and regulatory compliance, especially in financial services.

Earning ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is more than just passing an audit. It requires an independent, accredited body to review and confirm that a company meets the strict standards.

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Why ISO/IEC 27001:2022 matters in 2025-2026

Data breaches are rising fast. In 2024 alone, over 1.35 billion people were impacted by data breaches, according to Statista’s research on U.S. data compromises. Many of these breaches happened in financial services.

With regulators, clients, and end users watching closely, security is no longer a "nice to have". It’s required.

At RiskSeal, we handle large volumes of sensitive credit data. That’s why we pursued ISO/IEC 27001:2022: protecting that data is core to maintaining the trust our clients place in us.

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The process behind getting certified

Getting ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified isn’t quick. It took us over 8 months of preparation, collaboration, and careful reviews.

The process included a multi-stage audit. We implemented new procedures and checked existing ones across all 14 ISO domains. Every team at RiskSeal played a part.

Here are a few key areas and what we did to meet the standard:

Area	Goal	What we did to adhere
Access control	To make sure lender data is only seen by authorized personnel.	Strengthened access control through advanced penetration testing and 360° system reviews. Reinforced by SIEM and DLP systems to ensure authorized access only.
Operational security	To protect the systems we use to power our credit scoring engine.	Enhanced network monitoring and incident alerting through DevOps improvements. Initiated improvements to monthly security reviews under CTO oversight. Refined automated security testing layers, including SAST and DAST, for ISO 27001 alignment.
Incident management	To be ready to detect and respond to data threats quickly.	Designed and implemented a full incident response plan. Completed 6 hours of Security Awareness Training covering phishing, threat response, and social engineering. Implemented regular drills as part of the response cycle.
Compliance	To meet legal and regulatory standards like GDPR.	Verified alignment with GDPR and equivalent data privacy laws in other regions, including Mexico’s LFPDPPP. Oversaw global compliance alignment across all tools, workflows, and integrations under CTO leadership.
Business continuity	To stay reliable even when things go wrong.	Ran a full-day disruption test. Validated DRP and BCP protocols, with quarterly testing scheduled. Set recovery objectives at RTO = 1 hour and RPO = 15 minutes. Prepared infrastructure to be SLA-ready for real-time recovery.

Everyone helped us get here, from engineering to compliance. It was a team effort, and the result is stronger, safer data handling for our partners.

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How ISO/IEC 27001:2022 benefits RiskSeal clients

Everything we build at RiskSeal is designed around our clients’ needs and expectations. That’s why strong security isn’t just a technical goal. It’s a core part of delivering trusted, responsible solutions.

This certification supports our partners in several ways:

Data is handled securely, reassuring our clients.
Reduces risk of fraud, breaches, and misuse across integrated systems.
Strengthens compliance posture for lenders we support.
Builds confidence in using alternative data for decisioning.
Enables safer innovation in digital credit assessment.

For RiskSeal's clients, this means a more reliable and secure foundation for growth.

At RiskSeal, data security has been built into our platform from the start. We didn’t pursue ISO/IEC 27001 to change how we work, but to validate what we’ve always done. The certification gives our clients confidence that their data is protected and our standards are proven.

Vadim Ilyasov

CTO @RiskSeal

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What’s next for RiskSeal’s data security

Security isn’t a one-time milestone, it’s an ongoing commitment.

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification is one way we stay accountable and build trust, especially as we support more inclusive, data-driven lending.

We’re continuing to improve, with more certifications on the way.

Curious about how we protect data or how our alternative credit scoring works? Let’s talk.

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RiskSeal Earns Global Information Security Certification ISO/IEC 27001:2022