The rise of AI-powered development platforms like Lovable has transformed how businesses build software. Founders can now turn ideas into functional applications in days rather than months. But as these applications move from prototypes to production, a critical question arises for businesses aiming to close enterprise deals: Does my Lovable app need ISO 27001 certification?
The short answer is: Lovable’s certification is not your certification.
The “Inherited Security” Myth
A common misconception among founders using no-code or AI platforms is that because the platform itself is secure, the apps built on it are automatically compliant.
Lovable is indeed ISO 27001 certified and SOC 2 Type 2 compliant. This is fantastic news—it means the platform you use to build is secure. However, this certification does not extend to the application you build.
Think of it this way: AWS is ISO 27001 certified. But if you build a server on AWS and leave the password as “admin123”, your server is not secure, and you certainly aren’t compliant. The same logic applies to Lovable.
The Myth of “One-Click” Security
It is tempting to look for a quick fix, but there is no “one-click” AI solution for cyber security because security is not a product—it is a process. It requires understanding context, anticipating human behaviour, and securing over 100 different items across your entire business ecosystem, not just the code.
Relying on a coding platform to handle your cyber security is like asking your software developer to also manage your HR, legal, and tax returns. It is simply outside the scope of what the tool was designed to do.
Shared Responsibility in Vibe Coding
When you build on Lovable, you enter a “Shared Responsibility Model”.
- Lovable’s Responsibility: Securing the platform, the AI engine, and the underlying infrastructure where your project data is stored during development.
- Your Responsibility: Securing the application logic, user data, access controls, API keys, and third-party integrations (like Supabase or Clerk).
If you are selling B2B software, your enterprise clients will ask for your ISO 27001 certificate, not Lovable’s. They need to know that your business processes, your staff, and your specific configuration of the app are secure.
Why Your Lovable App Needs Its Own ISO 27001
- Enterprise Sales Requirement: Large clients and partners often mandate ISO 27001 certification as a prerequisite for doing business. They need assurance that their data, which will live in your app (not just Lovable’s platform), is handled safely.
- AI-Specific Risks: AI-generated code can introduce unique risks, such as missing input validation or logic flaws. ISO 27001 requires you to have processes in place (like Annex A 8.28 Secure Coding) to review and secure this code, ensuring you aren’t deploying vulnerabilities.
- Third-Party Integrations: Your Lovable app likely connects to databases like Supabase or auth providers like Clerk. You are responsible for configuring these securely (e.g., Row Level Security). ISO 27001 ensures you have controls to manage these supplier relationships and configurations.
- Operational Security: Security is more than code. It’s about onboarding staff, securing laptops, managing incidents, and having business continuity plans. Lovable’s certification covers none of your operational security.
How Vertex Can Help
You don’t need to slow down to be secure, but you do need to be thorough.
At Vertex, we understand the unique architecture of Lovable apps and the modern “vibe coding” stack. We can help you:
- Penetration Test your Lovable application to ensure the AI-generated logic is secure.
- Review RLS Policies in Supabase to prevent data leaks.
- Guide you to ISO 27001 certification with a focus on what actually matters for a modern, AI-driven startup.
Don’t let a compliance questionnaire stop your next big deal.
Ready to get your Lovable app enterprise-ready? Contact the experts at Vertex Cyber Security today.