Management System Certification Services
ISO 27001 Information Security · ISO 20000 IT Service Management · CCRC Information Security Service Qualification — essential for bidding & compliance
Comparison of the Three Certification Systems
| ISO 27001 | ISO 20000 | CCRC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Information Security Management System | IT Service Management System | Information Security Service Qualification |
| Focus | Information security (confidentiality + integrity + availability) | IT service quality (SLA + incident management) | Security service capability |
| Nature | Management system certification | Management system certification | Service qualification certification |
| Issuing Body | CNCA-accredited certification body | CNCA-accredited certification body | CCRC (China Cybersecurity Review Technology and Certification Center) |
| Validity | 3 years (annual surveillance audit) | 3 years (annual surveillance audit) | 3 years (annual surveillance) |
| Typical Timeline | 3-6 months | 3-6 months | 3-8 months |
Service Contents
ISO 27001 ISMS
Suitable for IT service companies, software development, cloud computing, and financial institutions. Bonus/essential for government IT project bidding.
- Gap analysis + risk assessment
- ISMS documentation
- System operation coaching (3+ months)
- Internal audit training + management review
- Certification audit accompaniment
ISO 20000 ITSMS
Suitable for IT operations, data centers, and cloud service providers. Together with ITSS, it forms the "dual standard" of IT service capability.
- Service management status assessment
- SMS system design + SLA framework
- ITSM tool implementation
- Operation coaching + internal audit & management review
- Certification audit accompaniment
CCRC Security Service Qualification
Suitable for security integration, security O&M, risk assessment and emergency response providers. Mandatory for some government projects.
- Qualification level assessment (Level 1/2/3)
- Application document preparation
- Personnel capability matching
- Project track record organization
- On-site review preparation
Why Choose Us for System Certification Consulting
Industry Depth
15 years of experience in the electronics testing & certification industry, with deep understanding of manufacturing compliance pain points. We are not IT-only consultants — we truly understand factories, supply chains and client audit processes.
Dual-Line Capability
Product certification + system certification, both covered. Your product export certification and corporate system compliance can be solved in one place, reducing multi-channel management costs.
Close Support
Senior consultants work with you directly, reducing intermediate layers. No hierarchical relay and information loss of large firms — your needs reach the execution end directly, with faster response and more practical solutions.
Combined Solutions
Based on your actual needs, we recommend a combination of certifications rather than pushing individual items, helping you obtain a more valuable qualification portfolio with less investment.
Certification Consulting Process
Needs Assessment
Understand your business type, client requirements and target markets, and recommend a suitable certification combination
Gap Analysis
Compare standard requirements with your current status, identify information security weaknesses, and produce a remediation list
System Building
Draft the full set of system documents and guide risk assessment and operational rollout so the system is truly usable
Audit Accompaniment
Internal audit and management review coaching, with full on-site accompaniment during the certification audit
Post-Certification Maintenance
Obtaining the certificate is not the end. We provide annual surveillance audit guidance and continuous system improvement services
Recommended Scenarios
| Your Need | Recommended Certification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Client audit requires information security qualification | ISO 27001 | Internationally recognized, a supply-chain entry standard in manufacturing |
| Government IT project bidding | CCRC + ISO 27001 | CCRC proves security service capability; 27001 provides management-system assurance |
| IT O&M service capability proof | ISO 20000 + ITSS | The international + domestic dual standard for IT service quality management |
| Software company tendering/bidding | ISO 27001 + CMMI | Information security + process maturity, double bonus |
| Already have ISO 9001 and want to expand | ISO 27001 | Same ISO standard family; the system skeleton can be merged, saving about 30% of effort |
| Cross-border e-commerce / going-global brand compliance | ISO 27001 + ISO 27701 | Information security + privacy protection, meeting GDPR and other international compliance requirements |
FAQ
Q: How long does it take from start to certificate for a management system?
The initial certification period for ISO 27001 and ISO 20000 is about 3-6 months, of which system building and operation require at least 3 months to satisfy the standard. CCRC usually takes 3-8 months, depending on the applied level and project readiness. The exact timeline depends on your existing management foundation and coordination level.
Q: We are a manufacturer. What does information security have to do with us?
A lot. Client audits increasingly require suppliers to pass information security certification. In addition, product drawing leakage, client data leakage and ransomware attacks causing production stoppages are real information security risks manufacturers face. Suppliers that have already secured major client orders are often the most in need of information security certification.
Q: We already have ISO 9001. Would another system certification be redundant?
No. ISO standards share a unified high-level structure. A company with ISO 9001 that pursues ISO 27001 can reduce integration effort by about 30% and lower management costs.
Q: What is the relationship between consulting and certification? Do I need to find them separately?
Consulting and certification are two independent roles. Consulting helps you build the system; the certification body audits your system. Industry rules require the two to be independent. We will recommend appropriate certification bodies for you.
Q: Our company has no dedicated IT team. Can we still do it?
Yes. Most small and medium manufacturers have no full-time IT team — the value of consulting is precisely to fill that gap. After building the system, routine maintenance is light, and you can assign existing administrative or quality personnel to manage it part-time.
Traditional Management System Certification
ISO 9001/14001/45001 three systems — internationally accepted, essential for bidding
ISO 9001 Quality Management System
The most widely used management system standard globally, applicable to all industries. Improves customer satisfaction, optimizes internal processes, and is an essential credential for government procurement and international bidding.
ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
Helps companies establish an environmental management framework, reduce environmental risk, save resource costs, and meet ESG requirements. Shares the high-level structure with ISO 9001 and can be integrally certified to save costs.
ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System
Focuses on employee health and safety, reducing workplace accidents. An entry threshold for government projects and large enterprise supply chains. Can be integrally certified with ISO 9001/14001 as a three-system package.
Food Safety Management System
Core qualification for food production, processing and packaging enterprises
ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System
The internationally recognized food safety management standard, covering the entire food chain. Essential for food exports to Europe, the USA and the Middle East; can be integrally certified with ISO 9001.
HACCP Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points
A systematic method for identifying and controlling food safety hazards. A core requirement for China food production license (SC) review and export food enterprise filing.
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