The New Standard of Trust: Why Nexl’s ISO 27001:2022 Certification Is the Foundation for Global Legal Growth

In the wake of our recent $23M Series B funding round led by Tidemark Capital, Nexl has entered a new phase of velocity. As we scale our mission to transform the business of law and unite every lawyer, marketing professional, and business development leader into a single growth engine, the stakes for our infrastructure have never been higher. Today, we are proud to announce that Nexl has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification.

For many, a security certification is a “check the box” exercise. At Nexl, we view it as a critical pillar of our enterprise-grade offering. As we expand our work with global enterprises and AmLaw 100 leaders, we recognize that our platform is the custodian of a firm’s most valuable asset: its relationship intelligence.

Moving Beyond the Status Quo

While SOC 2 is a respected standard governed by the AICPA, our decision to secure the updated ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification was strategic. Law firms are increasingly global, and so are the threats they face. The ISO standard is the gold standard for international information security management. It is particularly vital for our partners in Europe and the APAC region because it aligns closely with the rigorous requirements of GDPR.

By achieving this certification, we are signaling to the market that Nexl is built for the complexity of the modern global law firm. This isn’t just about having a security policy in place. It indicates a continuous management system designed to evolve alongside emerging risks.

The Mechanics of Modern Security

The 2022 update to the ISO standard is significantly more rigorous than its 2013 predecessor. It addresses the realities of a cloud-first, AI-driven world. The certification process required us to implement 11 new specific controls that reflect the current threat landscape.

We have integrated sophisticated threat intelligence to stay ahead of potential attacks. We’ve strengthened our cloud security protocols to ensure that as firms move away from legacy on-premise CRMs, their data remains in a fortified environment. Furthermore, the 2022 standards require strict protocols around data masking and data leakage prevention. These “nuts and bolts” are essential because they ensure that sensitive client data remains private and protected, even as it flows through our AI-powered insights engine.

Serving the Security-Conscious Law Firm

Law firms are, by design and necessity, some of the most security-conscious organizations in the world. They are stewards of client secrets and corporate strategy. For a law firm to adopt a new technology, the platform must prove it can meet—or exceed—the firm’s own internal compliance hurdles.

By securing this certification, we are proactively removing friction from the adoption process. We know that a shorter sales cycle and a smoother implementation depend on the confidence of the IT and Compliance departments. This move is about better serving the firms that trust us. We want our partners to focus on their growth strategy and revenue insights, confident that the underlying platform is a digital fortress.

Looking Ahead: Unlocking Innovation

The goal of Nexl has always been to bridge the execution gap in law firms. We are building a future where every lawyer is empowered to contribute to growth and where marketing and BD teams serve as strategic revenue drivers.

Security is the floor, not the ceiling. By solidifying our position as a secure, enterprise-grade partner, we are clearing the path for the next generation of AI-driven legal innovation. As we use our Series B capital to accelerate our product roadmap and acquisition strategy, this certification ensures we are doing so on a stable and resilient foundation.

The business of law is changing. It is becoming more data-driven, more collaborative, and more global. Nexl is proud to lead that change, backed by a commitment to security that is as ambitious as the firms we serve.

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