Why Rewind pursued (and achieved) ISO 27001:2022 certification

Mike Potter | Last updated on June 23, 2025 | 2 minute read

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Rewind has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification and now holds certificate ISO20250601

ISO 27001 is perhaps the most widely recognized international standard for information security management. It is not an easy attestation to get and it further validates our commitment to security. We’re thrilled, of course, and I’m personally proud of this team and everything we are achieving together. But it’s not really about us. It’s about our customers. 

ISO 27001 is about trust

With some 60% of corporate data living in the cloud, and with data breaches making headlines weekly, trust isn’t optional. Rewind ISO 27001:2022 certification isn’t a gold star we pursued. It’s another formal validation that our security practices are comprehensive, continuously improving, and independently verified. In other words: the trust our customers place in us is built on more than promises. It’s backed by process and confirmed through independent audit.

What ISO/IEC 27001:2022 means

The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 framework defines how to build and maintain an Information Security Management System (ISMS) — a systematic approach to managing sensitive data, risk, and resilience. It’s not a checklist. It’s an organization-wide commitment to proactively identifying threats, assessing their impact, and responding appropriately.

The 2022 revision to ISO 27001 strengthens the focus on:

  • Operational resilience
  • Cloud service governance
  • Secure software development
  • Supplier and third-party risk

This aligns perfectly with Rewind’s mission to help businesses protect their SaaS and cloud data. For some organizations, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification alone says everything about Rewind’s commitment to data security. For others, I’ll just mention that we also hold SOC 2/3 accreditation, are a CISA Secure by Design Pledge signatory, and a member of the Cloud Security Alliance to name but a few.  

Why ISO 27001 matters for SaaS customers

Organizations don’t control their SaaS vendor’s security practices but the Shared Responsibility Model—ubiqitous across SaaS platforms—makes it very clear that organizations are responsible for their own data in SaaS platforms. Similarly, both optional and required compliance frameworks make it clear that the organization, not the SaaS platform, is on the hook when things go wrong. ISO 27001:2022 certification gives Rewind customers clear evidence that:

  • Our internal security controls are continuously monitored and improved.
  • We’ve embedded risk management into how we design, develop, and operate our services.
  • We’re committed to transparency — not just when audited, but always.

Certifications don’t stop breaches — processes do

We’re not in the business of compliance theater. ISO 27001 is only meaningful when the principles behind it are baked into your culture, tooling, and daily operations. At Rewind, they are.

Our customers don’t just need a backup — they need to recover fast, remain compliant, and withstand the unexpected. That’s why we advocate for the 3-2-1 backup rule and why we build for resilience, not just recovery.

What’s next

Security isn’t a finish line, it’s a moving target. ISO 27001:2022 is a milestone we’re proud of, but it’s not the only one that matters and it won’t be the last. 

Get an in-depth look at Rewind’s security posture at security.rewind.com.


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Mike Potter
A self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur, Mike Potter is the co-founder and CEO of Rewind, the leading data backup and recovery provider for cloud and SaaS data. While studying Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University, Mike began his start-up career as the founder of InTheHack.com, one of the most popular sporting websites in Canada. Since founding Rewind in 2015, Mike has focused on building a company culture that values and respects employees. “I'm a big believer in creating strong teams, hiring great people, and giving them the freedom to do their best work”, he adds. When Mike isn’t running backups, he can usually be found assembling LEGOs with his kids or walking his dogs.