BARR Advisory vs Prescient: ISO 27001 compared
The two US ANAB-accredited CBs most often compared by SaaS startups — BARR brings more years and broader ISO scope; Prescient brings startup-shaped delivery.
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| Fact | BARR Advisory | Prescient Assurance |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Kansas City, Missouri | New York, New York |
| Founded | 2014 | 2021 |
| Firm type | ANAB-accredited ISO 27001 certification body | ANAB-accredited ISO 27001 certification body (Prescient Security LLC) |
| Audit-fee planning range | $10K–$35K (published planning range, Sept 2026) | $10K–$35K (published planning range, Sept 2026) |
| Typical certification window | 3–6 mo | 3–6 mo |
| Frameworks (per firm) | ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HITRUST, CMMC | ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA |
Choose BARR Advisory if…
You want a more established cloud-native CB with ISO 27001 + ISO 27701 + ISO 42001 accreditation and deep SOC 2 overlap. Full BARR Advisory profile →
Choose Prescient Assurance if…
You want a startup-oriented, newer CB with a modern engagement model and lower planning ranges. Full Prescient Assurance profile →
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