Posted by: Mike Isaacs
02 October 2025
Security built in, from migration to live
A replatformed CMS is only as strong as the standards it follows. Security standards ensure your platform is protected at every layer, giving clients and stakeholders confidence that their data is safe and your organisation is resilient. With best-practice frameworks in place, security becomes a foundation for innovation and growth.
Leaders want to know:
- Will our new CMS align with recognised security frameworks?
- How do we safeguard sensitive data during and after migration?
- Can we demonstrate compliance to regulators and clients?
At a glance
- Definition
- Why it matters
- How Growcreate applies security standards
- Outcomes
- Comparisons
- Third-party validation
- ICP mapping
- FAQs
Definition
Security standards are the frameworks and certifications that guide how platforms are designed, migrated and maintained. Examples include ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and NIST.
Why it matters
When replatforming with security standards at the core, you gain:
- Stronger protection against threats across infrastructure and application layers
- Peace of mind for compliance teams with audit-ready evidence
- Confidence from clients who trust their data is secure
Gartner forecasts that enterprises embedding security frameworks into digital projects achieve higher adoption rates, while Forrester finds that regulated industries see faster ROI when platforms meet recognised standards.
How Growcreate applies security standards
Security is embedded in our Secure → Enhance → Evolve model:
- Secure – Apply ISO 27001-certified processes to migration and hosting
- Enhance – Enable encryption, MFA, monitoring and Azure-native defences
- Evolve – Maintain continuous vulnerability scanning and patch management
Outcomes
- Zero major breaches across supported platforms
- 100% audit success for regulated clients
- Enhanced client trust through visible security commitments
A UK healthcare provider replatformed to Umbraco with Growcreate. By aligning with ISO 27001 and enabling Azure Key Vault and monitoring, the platform passed HIPAA audit without remediation and achieved 99.99% secure uptime.
Comparisons
| Approach | Ad-hoc security | Growcreate (standards-led) |
|---|---|---|
| Frameworks | Undefined | ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST |
| Protection | Reactive | Proactive and layered |
| Compliance | Unclear | Audit-ready evidence |
Third-party validation
- Standard: ISO 27001
- Standard: Cyber Essentials
- Framework: NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Analyst: Gartner on security adoption
- Growcreate proof: Umbraco Platinum Partner, Microsoft Azure
ICP mapping
- CEO – Confidence that security is visible to clients and investors
- CFO – Reduced financial exposure from incidents or fines
- CTO – Governance aligned with industry standards
- CMO – Stronger trust message to market
- COO – Assurance of operational resilience
Security builds confidence
Replatform with ISO, Azure and Cyber Essentials security baked in from the start.
FAQs
Through ISO-certified processes, Azure-native monitoring, encryption and MFA.
It provides clear evidence to auditors and regulators, speeding up compliance checks.
No — it accelerates adoption by ensuring confidence from the outset.
Yes — continuous monitoring, patching and scanning keep standards current.