Balata Achieves ISO 27001 and ISO 27018 Certifications: What It Means for Our Partners

Trust, Verified

In enterprise transformation, trust isn’t a marketing phrase—it’s the foundation of every successful partnership. Balata Data has built its reputation on guiding large enterprises through complex change, and with that comes a responsibility to safeguard our clients’ most valuable assets: their data, processes, and future.

That’s why we’re proud to announce that Balata Data is now ISO 27001 and ISO 27018 certified. These globally recognized standards validate that we don’t just talk about security—we live it.

What Are ISO 27001 and ISO 27018?

ISO 27001 is the leading international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). It provides a comprehensive framework for managing sensitive information, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. Achieving certification demonstrates a robust, risk-based approach to security and a commitment to continual improvement.

ISO 27018 builds on ISO 27001 with a specific focus on protecting personally identifiable information (PII) in public cloud environments. It outlines additional controls to safeguard privacy, comply with data protection regulations, and earn customer trust when handling PII.

Together, these standards provide a proven, verifiable framework for protecting all data—especially personal information in the cloud.

Why Balata Pursued These Certifications

For our VAR and GSI partners, Balata Data’s certifications serve as a powerful differentiator in the market.

Our transformation projects often involve large-scale data migrations, hybrid environments, and the processing of sensitive personal data in the cloud. Earning ISO 27001 confirms that we have a systematic, security-first approach to every piece of information we handle. ISO 27018 adds an additional layer, demonstrating we meet the highest standards for protecting PII in cloud environments.

This isn’t just about compliance—it’s about proving, through independent verification, that our security and privacy practices can be trusted on the most demanding projects.

Inside the Certification Process

Achieving both certifications required months of intensive work, involving every part of our organization.

1. Preparation & Gap Analysis – We defined the scope of our ISMS, assessed our existing controls, and identified where we needed to improve to meet the rigorous requirements.
2. Consulting & Implementation – Partnering with expert advisors, we developed policies, procedures, and training programs to embed a security-first culture across the business.
3. Internal Efforts & Documentation – Our teams implemented new technical and administrative controls, updated processes, and collected hundreds of evidence points to demonstrate compliance.
4. Formal Audit – A two-stage audit by an accredited certification body reviewed our documentation, interviewed staff, and examined how our security measures work in practice.

The result: an independent, globally recognized stamp of trust.

Benefits for Our Partners

For VARs and GSIs, these certifications reduce risk, streamline due diligence, and strengthen the value you can deliver to your clients by partnering with Balata.

• Verified Security Posture – Independent proof that Balata protects all forms of information.
• Enhanced Privacy Compliance – Specific assurance for PII in cloud environments.
• Reduced Risk – Lower exposure to data breaches and regulatory penalties.
• Market Differentiation – A partner you can confidently position as a security leader in competitive bids.

A Continuous Commitment

Certification isn’t a finish line—it’s a foundation for ongoing improvement. Using the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model, we continually monitor threats, update controls, conduct audits, and adapt to regulatory changes. Our security posture will only strengthen from here.

Recognizing the Team

This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the leadership of Harmaninder Bhachu and Damian Hidalgo, whose dedication and expertise were critical to navigating the audit process quickly and successfully.