The steps
- Determine your mandatory registration deadline based on service type
- Plan to be registered 6 months before your deadline
- Choose registration scope (avoid scope creep at first registration)
- Build policy pack 3-4 months before audit
- Run mock audit 60 days before
- Engage auditor 60 days before
- Submit evidence 30 days before
- Pass audit and close any non-conformities within 90 days
Common mistakes to avoid
- Waiting too long — audit pipeline is filling fast
- Choosing too broad a scope early
- Skipping the mock audit