Not everything is in an ISO standard
Organizations work with more than just official standards. Clients set their own security requirements in contracts. Your industry maintains standards that don't exist as ISO or NEN norms. And internally you have policies that go beyond what certifications prescribe.
With uComply you manage all these standards the same way: with controls, tasks, evidence, deadlines and reporting. And where your custom standards overlap with official norms, uComply links them automatically. One measure, multiple standards — no duplicate work.
What can you manage?
Some examples of custom standards that organizations manage in uComply.
IT product certifications
Manage compliance requirements for your own software products or IT services. Think of security certifications, penetration tests, code reviews and release processes you need to demonstrate to clients.
Contractual requirements
Clients increasingly set their own security requirements in contracts and SLAs. With uComply you manage these requirements as a standard: assign controls, collect evidence and report status directly to your client.
Industry standards
Some industries maintain their own standards that don't exist as official ISO or NEN norms. Think of COBIT, ITIL, industry guidelines or quality marks. In uComply you manage these alongside your official standards.
Internal policies
Your organization likely has internal policies that go beyond what standards prescribe. Internal security guidelines, codes of conduct, onboarding procedures or vendor policies — manage them centrally and measurably.
How does it work?
Define your standard
Compose your own measures, controls and tasks. Or have the uComply team build a custom Content Pack based on your requirements.
Link to existing standards
uComply recognizes overlapping measures and automatically links them to your ISO 27001, NIS2 or other standards. This way you build on what's already in place.
Manage and report
Assign tasks, collect evidence and track progress in the Flightdeck dashboard. Generate reports for your board, clients or auditors.
One system for all your standards
Whether it's ISO 27001, NIS2, contractual requirements or your own internal policies — in uComply you manage everything in one overview. No separate spreadsheets, no duplicate work.
Frequently asked questions
What are custom standards in uComply?
Custom standards are compliance measures that you define yourself in uComply. These can be internal policies, industry standards, product certifications, or contractual requirements from clients. You manage them the same way as ISO 27001 or NIS2 — with controls, tasks, evidence, and reporting.
Can I combine custom standards with ISO 27001 or NIS2?
Yes. uComply automatically links overlapping measures. If a measure from your custom standard matches an ISO 27001 control or NIS2 duty-of-care requirement, you only need to provide evidence once. This prevents duplicate work.
What types of custom standards can I add?
Anything you want to manage structurally: internal security guidelines, IT product certifications, industry standards like COBIT or ITIL, contractual client requirements, supplier requirements, or your own quality standards.
How do I add a custom standard?
You can create measures, controls and tasks yourself in uComply, or the uComply team can build a complete custom Content Pack for you. Both options are available — from fully self-service to guided implementation.
Do I get reporting on my custom standards?
Yes. Your custom standards appear in the Flightdeck dashboard the same way as official standards. You see progress, open tasks, risks and compliance status in real-time — including for your board or clients.
Want to know more about custom standards?
Get in touch and discover how uComply integrates your custom standards with official norms.