What MSECB does

MSECB is a privately-held management system certification body headquartered in Laval (Montreal), Quebec, Canada, with 70 employees and certified customers in over 80 countries. The company, formerly known as PECB MS, rebranded to MSECB in 2022 to differentiate its core expertise in audit and certification services. It audits and certifies organizations against internationally recognized ISO management system standards organised into three product pillars: Information Security and Privacy (ISO/IEC 27001, 27701, 20000-1, 42001); Quality, Health & Safety, Environment, and Sustainability (ISO 9001, 13485, 20121, 14001, 45001, 50001, 22000, 29001, 18788, 39001, 30301); and Corporate Governance and Resilience (ISO 37001, 37301, 22301, 28000, 55001). MSECB also delivers CSA STAR Level 2 cloud certifications, HIPAA assessments (ISO/IEC 17020), Privacy by Design certifications (ISO 31700-1:2023) through a strategic partnership with KPMG, and a process certification programme (MTCP) for training courses under ISO/IEC 17065.

The technical foundation is a cloud-based certification services platform hosted on Amazon Web Services that supports remote audit delivery, certificate verification, and coordination of a global network of experienced, competent auditors. MSECB operates under multiple third-party accreditations whose certificates are globally recognised via IAF MLA membership: ISO/IEC 17021-1 from IAS (covering ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 27701, ISO 22301:2019, and ISO 9001 sectors), ISO/IEC 17021-1 from ACCREDIA (ISO/IEC 27001 and 27701), and ISO/IEC 17020:2012 from A2LA as a Cybersecurity Inspection Body for HIPAA. CEO Eric Lessard, who joined from Kéréon/PECB in 2020, states that MSECB is one of the fastest-growing certification bodies worldwide.

The business model is sales-led professional services with regional field offices in Canada (Laval HQ), the United States (Wilmington, DE; Miami, FL), and Asia-Pacific (Jakarta, Indonesia via the Intra-Asia Worldwide partnership). Revenue derives from per-audit fees under multi-year contracts, with three-year certificate validity and annual surveillance audits, priced via custom quotes that vary with employee count, number of locations, standards being audited, and economic activity. Payment terms are net-30 post-audit. Customer segments span small businesses to large multinational organisations across banking, telecommunications, healthcare, technology, software, oil and gas, real estate, entertainment, and nonprofit verticals; named clients include Microsoft, Vodafone Egypt, MTN Zambia, Ecobank Nigeria, Central Bank of Egypt, Stanbic Bank Ghana, Paystack, DAZN, Gavi, JLL, and Alter Domus.

Name

MSECB

Legal name

MSECB

Website

https://msecb.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MSECB is a Canada-headquartered ISO management systems certification body that audits and certifies organizations across 80+ countries against standards including ISO/IEC 27001, 42001, 9001, and 22301, serving banking, telecom, healthcare, and technology enterprises globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management System Certification Services

NAICS

Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Witness Audits, Office Assessments & Certification Governance Services (AFALACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Privacy, Consent & Compliance Management (HDAEADAG), Credential, Education & Professional License Verification (BPAKAEAI)

Keywords

• Management system certification
• ISO certification services
• Information security certification
• Compliance audit services
• Business continuity certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Laval

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Management System Certification Services: Third-party audit and certification services for organizations against international ISO management system standards. Revenue generated through audit fees based on factors including number of employees, number of locations, standards being audited, and economic activity. Certificate valid for three years with annual surveillance audits.
2. Process Certification (MTCP): Certification of training courses based on ISO/IEC 17065 standard, ensuring processes involved in course development follow rigid requirements set forth by MSECB Training Certification Program (MTCP) Requirements.
3. Privacy by Design Certification: Two-step certification process involving KPMG assessment followed by MSECB certification against ISO 31700-1:2023 standard for Privacy by Design certification.
4. HIPAA Assessments: Independent third-party HIPAA assessments conducted under ISO/IEC 17020 by A2LA-accredited Cybersecurity Inspection Body to evaluate implementation and maintenance of safeguards for protecting PHI.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MSECB is a third-party management system certification body that audits and certifies organizations against internationally recognized ISO standards across information security, privacy, quality, health and safety, environment, sustainability, anti-bribery, business continuity, and AI governance domains. Certificates are valid for three years with annual surveillance audits, and the company serves clients ranging from small businesses to large multinationals in over 80 countries through a global network of accredited auditors.

Product overview

MSECB is a management system certification body that provides audit and certification services against internationally recognized ISO standards. The company operates across three main certification pillars: (1) Information Security and Privacy — covering ISO/IEC 27001 (information security), ISO/IEC 27701 (privacy information management), ISO/IEC 20000-1 (IT service management), and ISO/IEC 42001 (AI management systems); (2) Quality, Health & Safety, Environment, and Sustainability — covering ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 13485 (medical devices), ISO 20121 (event sustainability), ISO 14001 (environmental management), ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety), ISO 50001 (energy management), ISO 22000 (food safety), ISO/TS 29001 (oil and gas), ISO 18788 (private security), ISO 39001 (road traffic safety), and ISO 30301 (records management); and (3) Corporate Governance and Resilience — covering ISO 37001 (anti-bribery), ISO 37301 (compliance management), ISO 22301 (business continuity), ISO 28000 (supply chain security), and ISO 55001 (asset management). MSECB also offers specialized certifications including CSA STAR Level 2 Certification, HIPAA Assessments (under ISO/IEC 17020), Privacy by Design Certification (ISO 31700-1:2023 via KPMG partnership), and the MSECB Training Certification Program (MTCP). The company operates a global network of certified auditors and is accredited by IAS, ACCREDIA, and A2LA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management Systems Certification

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of research identified positive relations between management system certification and economical, financial, or stakeholder-related results (Instituto Politecnico do Porto study)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KPMGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership where KPMG conducts Privacy by Design assessments using methodology structured around 7 Foundational Principles and ISO 31700-1:2023. MSECB then reviews KPMG's assessment report and issues ISO 31700-1:2023 certification if satisfied. Two-step process provides comprehensive privacy certification for organizations.
• Intra-Asia WorldwidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIntra-Asia Worldwide operates as MSECB Asia-Pacific, providing Audit and Certification Services on behalf of MSECB to the Asia-Pacific region. Strategic partnership enables MSECB to grow internationally and increase presence in Asian markets.
• Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)coreTechnology or IntegrationAs a Corporate Member of CSA, MSECB is authorized to provide third-party independent assessments (Level 2 STAR Certification) in conjunction with ISO/IEC 27001 audits. CSA STAR program encompasses key principles of transparency, rigorous auditing, and harmonization of standards outlined in the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM).
• INTI.Q SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional office partner location in Miami, FL serving North American markets with MSECB certification services.
• STEERminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManaging Partner in the U.S. that facilitated Microsoft businesses (Cloud Operations + Innovation and Microsoft Hungary) obtaining ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System certification through MSECB.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Intertek: Global TIC provider offering ISO management system certification services across quality, information security, food safety, and environmental standards. Directly competitive with MSECB in similar enterprise and mid-market segments globally.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification leader offering ISO management system certification and industry-specific compliance certifications. Directly competitive with MSECB across information security, quality, HSE, food safety, and governance standards.
• LRQA: Originally Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance, LRQA provides assurance services including ISO management system certification across information security, quality, HSE, and governance. Direct competitor with similar global reach and an ISO/IEC 27001 focus comparable to MSECB.
• DEKRA: German-headquartered TIC organization offering ISO certification, audit, and certification services. Comparable to MSECB across multiple management system standards, including information security, automotive quality, and occupational health & safety.
• SGS: Swiss-headquartered TIC company providing ISO certification, audit, and testing services. Directly competes with MSECB in ISO management system certification across multiple standards, including food safety (ISO 22000) and information security.
• DNV: Norwegian classification and certification society providing management system certifications including ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 9001. Directly comparable to MSECB across quality, information security, and governance certification services.
• Kiwa: European-headquartered certification body providing ISO management system certifications across quality, environment, safety, and information security. Directly comparable to MSECB in ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 9001, and similar management system standards.
• TÜV SÜD: German-headquartered TIC company offering management system certification including ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 9001. Direct competitor to MSECB in information security, quality, and AI management system certification.
• BSI Group: One of the world's largest ISO management system certification bodies, providing ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 22301, and other management system certifications globally. Directly comparable to MSECB's core service portfolio across information security, quality, and governance standards.

Emerging players

• A-LIGN: US-headquartered cybersecurity-focused compliance and audit firm providing ISO/IEC 27001 certification alongside SOC 2, HITRUST, and PCI services. Overlaps with MSECB's information security certification focus, with greater US regional scale and a tech-forward go-to-market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance31 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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