ISO 27001 vs SOC 2: Which Certification Do EU Buyers Actually Require?
ISO 27001 is preferred by European enterprise buyers and aligns with GDPR requirements, while SOC 2 dominates US procurement with 80% of US enterprises requiring it. For SMBs selling primarily to European customers, ISO 27001 provides broader international recognition with 6-12 month implementation. Companies targeting US markets need SOC 2 (3-6 months for Type 2). […]
