A Race Against Time: How Nedscaper Achieved Dual Certification in 12 Weeks

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title: "A Race Against Time: How Nedscaper Achieved Dual Certification in 12 Weeks" description: "See how this cyber security scale-up rescued their ISO certifications and achieved dual ISO compliance in just 12 weeks." date: "2025-02-25" categories: ["Case studies"] imageUrl: "IMG_4611.png" imageCredit: "" published: true nrWords: 530 authors: ["Dennis van de Wiel"]

Starting Fresh with a Solid Foundation

Nedscaper's existing ISO 27001 implementation had fallen into disrepair over time. Regular updates had not been maintained, and institutional knowledge about their compliance processes had left the organisation amid personnel transitions.

"We had to essentially start from scratch," explains Maurits Broers, who stepped in to lead the project. "We needed to re-establish the ISO 27001 implementation, write new policies, and simultaneously prepare for ISO 9001 certification."

Choosing the Right Partner

Nedscaper conducted thorough market research before selecting Tidal as their compliance partner. The decision was driven by Tidal's modern, cloud-based approach, which resonated strongly with Nedscaper's own technology philosophy. As a young and ambitious startup, Tidal shared their entrepreneurial mindset and understanding of scale-up challenges.

Most importantly, Tidal's fresh perspective on compliance automation aligned perfectly with Nedscaper's vision for building an efficient, sustainable compliance programme.

The structured guidance from Tidal and their consulting partner Fendix, combined with the tool's templates and workflows, made it possible for us to succeed.

A Race Against Time

The timeline was exceptionally tight—just 12 weeks to prepare for both certifications, with a summer holiday period in between. "We had very limited time, limited people, and initially didn't even know exactly what we needed to deliver," Maurits recalls. "The structured guidance from Tidal and their consulting partner Fendix, combined with the tool's templates and workflows, made it possible for us to succeed."

Meeting High Standards

The audit process was particularly rigorous, with an experienced cybersecurity auditor who understood their technology stack intimately. "We had an extremely thorough auditor with deep knowledge of information security," Maurits notes.

"They required us to include all physical controls in our ISO 27001 scope, even down to the CCTV cameras at our shared office entrance."

Building a Sustainable Compliance Programme

The project's success went beyond just achieving certification. Nedscaper used this opportunity to implement a more robust, decentralised approach to compliance management. "The tool helps us monitor and gather information from all relevant stakeholders," Maurits explains. "We've moved from having a single point of responsibility to involving multiple roles, reducing our dependency risk while maintaining efficiency."

Looking to the Future

Perhaps the most telling sign of success is Nedscaper's attitude toward future compliance projects. "We've built such a good foundation and management system that we're actually looking forward to taking on additional certifications," Maurits shares. "The integrated management system we've put in place makes future compliance projects much more approachable."

Ready for Your Own Compliance Journey?

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