
Xergy tool Proteus generates growth through ISO 27001 compliance using ISMS.online
Xergy Group is a start-up tech company that developed a cloud-based project management software called Proteus. Proteus is targeted at companies working on complex, engineering projects involving many stakeholders, multiple moving parts, and tight deadlines.The tool is designed for teams who work in highly regulated sectors where risk is closely managed, and all aspects of a project are subject to audit. Proteus's strength lies in how it pulls live data from various sources, providing project teams with complete visibility and data control - making information security the number one priority.
The Challenge
Gaining ISO 27001 certification is a testament to the high standards Proteusand the Xergy team work to, providing the best data protection level. To achieve their ISO 27001 certification, the busy team at Xergy recognised the need for external support from ISMS.online. Their primary goal was to generate growth through trust, security, and compliance.
“The ISMS.online cloud platform is definitely the best way for a company like ours to track and report on how we handle and meet data security benchmarks.”
Chief Technology Officer, Xergy - Proteus
Andrew added: “As a start-up, our development team works tirelessly to develop and manage the Proteus project management tool and to meet our clients’ specifications. Therefore, using the service provided by ISMS.online to help meet the rigorous requirements of the ISO 27001 certification process was a must.”
The Solution
Xergy utilised our integrated and dynamic tools to strengthen its information security posture without losing its depth or efficiency. The ISMS.online robust platform and hands-on expert support enabled fast and seamless ISO 27001 implementation. Thanks to our proven method of first-time ISO 27001 success, Xergy was able to accelerate its certification journey and gain confidence in managing its controls and owning its audit readiness.
“ISMS.online is not only an expert in their field, but they are fast, efficient, and cost-effective. Their platform takes out a lot of the hard work and as they have a proven track record delivering this certification for many clients in the past, there are very few unknowns and surprises to deal with.”
Chief Technology Officer, Xergy - Proteus
The Result
ISMS.online helped Proteus achieve ISO 27001 certification first time with no non-conformities. Using our all-in-one platform, Xergy can seamlessly update compliance policies and frameworks over time to keep up with internal changes and maintain its ISO 27001 compliance year after year. Thanks to ISMS.online, their business is ready to scale up faster across various industries and satisfy customers’ increasing security requirements at a lower cost and time commitment.
“ISMS.online have been extremely efficient and easy to work with. Without ISMS.online, our team would have struggled to meet such a fast turnaround, with so few hurdles.”
Chief Technology Officer, Xergy - Proteus
What’s Next?
Organisations like Xergy, which adopt information security resilience so early on, quickly emerge as leaders in their industry and achieve a competitive advantage. With a secure and scalable information management system like ISMS.online, Xergy can strategically expand its compliance programme and realise its competitive advantage across different sectors.
“The team at Xergy would not hesitate to use ISMS.online for future accreditation projects. Many of our clients who use Proteus are in the engineering sector where there are specific industry standards that we may seek to achieve compliance with in the future.”
Chief Technology Officer, Xergy - Proteus

Based
Scotland
Company Size
51-200
Industry
Information Technology & Services
Compliance Frameworks
ISO 27001
ISO success
Achieved first time ISO 27001 certification with no nonconformities
Increased trust, faster
Refined their security practices to accelerate the growth of their business
Built-in scaleability
Created a single source of truth that is easy to adapt and meet ever-changing demands
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