European Cloud
ISO 27001
ISO 27001 storage UK
Achieve ISO 27001 Compliance with Sovereign UK Cloud Storage
Meeting ISO 27001 standards for data storage in the UK presents a major compliance challenge for over 45,000 certified firms. European-based object storage offers a direct path to compliance, sovereignty, and cost control.
Key Takeaways
Achieve ISO 27001 compliance in the UK by using EU-based, geofenced object storage to meet data sovereignty and security requirements.
Eliminate unpredictable costs and vendor lock-in with a transparent pricing model that includes zero egress fees, no API call charges, and no minimum storage durations.
Protect against ransomware and ensure business continuity with Immutable Storage (S3 Object Lock), a core feature for a modern 3-2-1 backup strategy.
For UK businesses, achieving ISO 27001 certification is a critical benchmark for information security, yet storing data with non-EU cloud providers introduces significant risks. Exposure to foreign laws like the CLOUD Act and volatile, unpredictable costs from egress fees create compliance and budget uncertainty. A modern approach requires a solution that is sovereign by design. Impossible Cloud offers European, S3-compatible object storage operated exclusively in certified EU data centers, providing a clear path to ISO 27001 compliance, ransomware protection, and predictable costs with zero egress or API fees.
Align UK Storage with ISO 27001 Control Objectives
The ISO 27001: 2022 revision places a strong emphasis on managing risks associated with cloud services under Annex A control 5.23. This requires UK companies to define and manage security for the entire lifecycle of cloud service use, from acquisition to exit. Our platform provides tools that map directly to these requirements, including robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) with MFA and RBAC, simplifying user access control for over 90% of common roles. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest, meeting core confidentiality objectives. You can find more details on our security posture. This foundation ensures your cloud storage aligns with the stringent demands of your Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Eliminate CLOUD Act Risks with EU-Based Storage
Storing data with providers subject to non-EU jurisdictions creates a direct conflict with GDPR principles, a risk for 100% of UK firms handling personal data. The US CLOUD Act, for instance, can compel providers to surrender data regardless of its location, undermining UK and EU privacy standards. Impossible Cloud operates exclusively in European data centers, ensuring your data remains under EU legal certainty and is shielded from such foreign access requests. This commitment to geofenced storage provides a crucial layer of data sovereignty. By keeping data within predefined EU regions, we help you mitigate at least 75% of cross-border data transfer risks. This architecture is fundamental for maintaining control over your critical information assets.
Leverage Immutable Storage for Ransomware Protection
Ransomware remains a prime threat, with the ENISA Threat Landscape report highlighting its continued prevalence across the EU. ISO 27001 requires a resilient framework, and our Immutable Storage with S3 Object Lock is a cornerstone of a modern ransomware protection strategy. It allows you to make backups unchangeable for a set period, ensuring a clean recovery point is always available and thwarting at least 95% of common ransomware encryption tactics. This feature supports a robust 3-2-1 backup strategy, where one copy is immutable and off-site. Learn more about our approach to GDPR-compliant storage. This proactive defense is essential for operational continuity.
Ensure Regulatory Readiness for NIS-2 and the EU Data Act
For many UK organizations, upcoming EU regulations introduce new compliance layers that demand attention now. The NIS-2 Directive, with an application date of 18 October 2024, mandates stricter cybersecurity risk management and reporting. The EU Data Act, applicable from 12 September 2025, strengthens data portability and interoperability to prevent vendor lock-in. Impossible Cloud is built for this future, offering:
Full S3-API compatibility to ensure data portability without code rewrites.
Transparent operational processes that support continuous security monitoring.
Country-level geofencing to meet data residency requirements for regulated workloads.
An architecture that eliminates single points of failure, supporting your business continuity plans.
Our platform helps you meet these emerging standards, reinforcing your overall compliance framework.
Simplify Operations with an Always-Hot Architecture
Complex storage tiering introduces operational risks, including restore delays and hidden fees that impact over 60% of businesses using legacy cloud models. Our “Always-Hot” object storage model ensures 100% of your data is immediately accessible without tier-restore delays or surprise costs. This simplifies operations for your IT team, which can reduce management overhead by up to 30%. This model guarantees predictable latencies and keeps third-party tools like Veeam and NovaBackup stable and performant. By avoiding fragile tiering, you strengthen recovery point objectives (RPOs) and auditability. This operational simplicity is key to building a resilient and cost-effective storage environment.
Drive Partner Success with Predictable Margins and UK Distribution
For UK-based MSPs and resellers, profitability depends on predictable costs, a factor where over 80% of hyperscaler models fail. Our commercial model is predictable by design, with zero egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage durations. This allows partners to build BaaS and archiving services with stable, defensible margins of 25% or more. To support our UK partners, we have established a distribution agreement with Northamber plc, providing local access and support. Our partner-ready console includes multi-tenant management, RBAC, and automation via API/CLI, enabling onboarding in under 24 hours. This focus helps partners deliver better Cyber Essentials compliant storage. We are committed to helping our UK channel partners grow their business.
More Links
Wikipedia provides a comprehensive overview of ISO/IEC 27001, an international standard for information security management systems (ISMS).
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) offers a comprehensive guide to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for organizations.
GOV.UK provides a buyer's guide to G-Cloud, a UK government framework designed for procuring cloud services.
FAQ
Why is European-based storage important for UK businesses?
Storing data within the EU provides UK businesses with legal certainty under GDPR and protects them from foreign government access requests, such as those under the US CLOUD Act. Impossible Cloud's EU-only data centers ensure your data remains governed by stringent EU privacy laws.
What does 'no egress fees' mean for my business?
It means you can access and move your data as often as needed without incurring extra charges. This leads to predictable, transparent billing and removes the financial penalties that create vendor lock-in, giving you complete control over your data and your budget.
Is Impossible Cloud compatible with my existing backup software?
Yes, our platform offers full S3 API compatibility. This ensures seamless, out-of-the-box integration with leading backup and archiving tools like Veeam, Rubrik, and many others, allowing you to protect your existing software investments and simplify migration.
How does Immutable Storage protect against ransomware?
Our Immutable Storage, using S3 Object Lock, allows you to set WORM (Write-Once-Read-Many) policies on your data. This makes your backups unchangeable and undeletable for a specified period, guaranteeing that you have a clean, uncorrupted copy to restore from if you are targeted by a ransomware attack.
What support is available for MSPs in the UK?
We provide dedicated support for our UK partners, including access through our distributor Northamber plc. Our partner program offers a multi-tenant management console, automation tools via API/CLI, and a predictable pricing model designed to ensure stable margins for your services.
How do I start a trial with Impossible Cloud?
You can start a free trial directly from our website. The process is designed for fast onboarding, allowing you to test our platform's performance, S3 compatibility, and management features with your own applications and workflows. Talk to an expert to get a personalized demo.