Certification body profile

A-LIGN

A-LIGN is an ANAB-accredited ISO 27001 certification body that pairs audit services with its A-SCEND compliance management platform. A high-volume practice trusted by thousands of organizations, with broad adjacent-framework coverage.

At a glance

HeadquartersTampa, Florida
Founded2009
Firm typeANAB-accredited ISO 27001 certification body
Audit-fee planning range$15K–$50K (published planning range, Sept 2026)
Typical certification window4–9 mo
Frameworks (per firm)ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HITRUST, FedRAMP, CMMC
Official websitea-lign.com

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Companies that want a tech-enabled, high-volume CB with platform support for evidence.

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Questions about A-LIGN

Is A-LIGN an accredited body that can issue ISO 27001 certificates?

A-LIGN is listed here as a ANAB-accredited ISO 27001 certification body. Only accredited certification bodies can issue ISO 27001 certificates — confirm the body's current accreditation for ISO 27001 (check the accreditation body's directory, e.g. UKAS, ANAB, DAkkS, RvA) before engaging.

What frameworks does A-LIGN support?

Per the firm's public materials: ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HITRUST, FedRAMP, CMMC.

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