Our goal was obvious when we originally started developing our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Platform, FEHA, to assist businesses in maintaining compliance, security, and resilience.  

We emphasised on privacy and security. Our solution was created to assist companies in protecting data, lowering risk, and adhering to international standards, from ISO 27001:2022 to SOC 2, from PDPA Singapore to various local data regulations around APAC and the Middle East.  

That foundation remains strong. But over time, one truth became impossible to ignore: security alone is no longer enough.

Security Is Quality, The Overlap We Used to Ignore

Compliance and governance have long been viewed as "security" issues. Protect your data, pass audits, continue to comply, yet true resilience is more than just preventing breaches, it also involves guaranteeing the quality of the procedures that enable security.  

You can notice that ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 have similar DNA if you look closely. Continuous improvement (Plan-Do-Check-Action / PDCA) is the foundation of both frameworks. Both also require responsibility, documentation discipline, and leadership dedication.  

The difference?

Information is protected by ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 9001:2015 guarantees that the processes and procedures behind that protection continuously provide value.  

Our addition of ISO 9001:2015 may initially seem surprising but in reality, it completes the big picture, assisting businesses in securing their data as well as making sure that each safe procedure is effective, repeatable, and focused on people.

Practical Reasons Why ISO 9001 Matters, and Why It’s Now in Our Platform

Beyond the strategic alignment, there are very real, practical reasons why ISO 9001 cannot be ignored:

1. In several countries, ISO 9001 is still the dominant standard

In many regions, including parts of APAC, the Middle East, and Europe, ISO 9001 remains as the baseline expectation for operational maturity. Some industries view it as a minimum requirement before even considering security certifications.

2. In some jurisdictions, ISO 9001 is required by law or government programs

Certain sectors (e.g., public procurement, manufacturing, logistics) mandate ISO 9001:2015 for supplier eligibility. For businesses expanding across borders, it becomes a practical necessity, not a “nice to have.”

To become a licensed Cyber Essentials Certification Body in the UK, ISO 9001:2015 is part of the qualification framework. This means organisations operating or partnering in the UK cybersecurity ecosystem must have ISO 9001:2015 in place.

3. Many clients now expect both quality and security

Across APAC and MENA, customer also increasingly request:

• ISO 27001:2022 for security

• ISO 9001:2015 for operational reliability

Companies without both often lose competitive advantage.

4. Integrated compliance reduces effort, cost, and documentation duplication

Because ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 share the same structure, one framework naturally strengthens the other, in FEHA we let your team:

• Have one evidence with multiple compliance purposes

• Streamline audits

• Reduce compliance fatigue

• Show holistic trustworthiness

Your Next Step

Want to implement ISO 9001:2015 and any frameworks in one go on your organization? Also want to make sure your compliance journey builds both security and customer trust?

Our platform helps you align, implement, and maintain both standards seamlessly. Powered by AI-driven insights and built-in best practices. Let’s make your compliance smarter.

👉 Get in touch to start your compliance journey today
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