From Complex to Effortless: How Leap Forward Simplified ISO 27001 and Slashed Audit Time with Apollo Secure

The company manages large volumes of sensitive personal health data, making cybersecurity and compliance central to its operations. To maintain trust and meet strict industry standards, Leap Forward pursued ISO 27001 certification and began working toward additional certifications such as SOC 2.

Leap Forward, a health technology company delivering AI-powered psychological interventions, needed a smarter way to manage cybersecurity and compliance documentation. By switching to Apollo Secure, they streamlined their ISO 27001 certification process, centralized all evidence and controls, and significantly reduced both audit time and costs.

Challanges

As a growing startup, Leap Forward faced the challenge of managing extensive ISO documentation and compliance evidence efficiently. Their existing platform proved to be expensive, complex, and poorly suited to the agility of a startup environment. They needed a solution that was cost-effective, intuitive, and designed to simplify document management, evidence tracking, and annual audits, all without compromising on compliance standards.

Solution

Leap Forward adopted the Apollo Secure platform to simplify and streamline their ISO 27001 compliance process. Apollo provided an easy-to-use, centralized workspace where all documentation, evidence, and security controls could be managed in one place. The platform’s intuitive interface made it simple for the team to upload, organize, and monitor compliance requirements without the technical complexity of larger systems. During their annual surveillance audit conducted by a major audit firm, the auditor - who had never used Apollo Secure before - was impressed by how easy it was to navigate, find documents, and verify controls. This ease of use reduced the time required for the audit, which in turn lowered costs for Leap Forward. The Apollo Secure team’s local presence and exceptional support further strengthened the partnership, making Apollo Secure a trusted, long-term ally in Leap Forward’s ISO journey.

Results

With Apollo Secure, Leap Forward streamlined its ISO 27001 compliance process, gaining full visibility and control over all documentation and evidence in one place. The platform’s simplicity reduced audit time and costs, while impressing external auditors with its ease of use. With Apollo’s ongoing support, Leap Forward continues to strengthen its security posture and work confidently toward additional certifications like SOC 2.