In an era where data security and privacy are paramount, businesses handling sensitive information
Fast track your SOC 2 or ISO 27001 journey
OPEN3PRX™ for Certifications offers Startups, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) a cost-effective and automated solution to help them attain SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, NIST CSF or any other customized information security requirements required by your customers or mandated by your industry regulator.
- Easy checklist to get started.
- Build your policies in minutes leveraging our intelligent policies builder.
- Leverage our pre-loaded SOC 2 or ISO 27001 risk framework.
- Use our integrated training module for security awareness.
- Easily assess your third-party vendor risks.
- Leverage our audits module for both internal and external audits
Readiness Assessment
Policies & Procedures
Risk Assessments
Compliance
Controls
Audits
SOC 2
- Developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), SOC 2 defines criteria for managing customer data based on five ‘Trust Services Criteria’ – Security, Availability, Process Integrity, Confidentiality and Privacy.
- Demonstrate your security posture and build trust with customers.
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ISO 27001
- The ISO/IEC 27001 standard provides companies of any size and from all sectors of activity with guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
- Build trust your customers globally with an internationally recognized information security standard.
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NIST CSF
- The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) consists of standards, guidelines, and best practices that help organizations improve their management of cybersecurity risk.
- Adopt the most comprehensive cybersecurity framework with ease.
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What are your Audit Partners
saying about ENGAIZ
- AICPA Accredited SOC 1, SOC 2+ Attestations
- Accredited ISO 27001/27701/9001/27017/27018 Certifications
Want to become our Audit Partner? Contact us at [email protected]
“Prescient Security & Assurance is a proud audit partner of ENGAIZ. We are impressed with the unique solution that ENGAIZ provides in helping businesses elevate their risk posture.
Our senior audit team finds ENGAIZ’s OPEN3PRX™ for Certification very user friendly, simple to use and effective. ENGAIZ team differentiates from competition by providing Platform + Audit Support to their clients which drastically simplifies our audit experience.”
Sammy Chowdhury
Partner & CISO Advisor | Prescient Security & Assurance
What are your Audit Partners
saying about ENGAIZ
- AICPA Accredited SOC 1, SOC 2+ Attestations
- Accredited ISO 27001/27701/9001/27017/27018 Certifications
Want to become our Audit Partner? Contact us at [email protected]
“Prescient Security & Assurance is a proud audit partner of ENGAIZ. We are impressed with the unique solution that ENGAIZ provides in helping businesses elevate their risk posture.
Our senior audit team finds ENGAIZ’s OPEN3PRX™ for Certification very user friendly, simple to use and effective. ENGAIZ team differentiates from competition by providing Platform + Audit Support to their clients which drastically simplifies our audit experience.”
Sammy Chowdhury
Partner & CISO Advisor | Prescient Security & Assurance
We will get you audit ready in weeks at fraction of the cost.
Complete a Readiness Assessment
- Don’t know where to start? Quickly complete a readiness assessment and find your gaps.
- Simply review auto-created action items and close one by one.
- Our internal experts will work with your team to create a plan.
Leverage our Intelligent Policies Builder
- Whether your organization is focused on SOC 2 or ISO 27001, your draft policies are ready with a click of the button
- Don’t worry if your organization does not have the skills to complete those policies and procedures, we will guide you through the process.
- Track approvals, policy revision history all in one place.
Assess and Manage Vendor Risks
- Enterprises are increasingly weary of vendors that demonstrate poor risk hygiene.
- Easily onboard vendors and complete risk assessments
- Continuously monitor your vendors
Manage Employee Compliance
- Onboard and offboard employees easily
- Track employee acceptance of policies, security awareness training, background checks
- Send reminders and alerts when new policies are published
Remediate Control Gaps
- Automatically identifies control gaps and generates remediation action items.
- Your team will also be able to create tasks and action items, assign to respective owners.
- Ensuring that your organization has strong mitigating controls will only increase your chances of closing deals faster and becoming a ‘Preferred Vendor Partner’.
Cybersecurity Testing
- Vulnerability Scans and Penetration Testing
- Application Security Testing – vulnerabilities in source code, OWASP Top 10 reporting on the security level of a web application across the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Infrastructure Security Testing – network devices, servers, and IPs, to uncover vulnerabilities.
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ISO/IEC 27001 is the world’s best-known standard for information security management systems (ISMS).
Frequently Asked Questions
Attaining SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification is not only a responsible and ethical practice in today’s digital landscape but also a strategic move for your tech company. It helps build trust, reduce risks, and improve overall operations, ultimately contributing to your company’s long-term success and sustainability.
Yes, early-stage tech startups can certainly work towards attaining SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification. While achieving these certifications may be a bit more challenging for startups due to limited resources and potentially smaller teams, it’s not impossible. ENGAIZ team can help with assessing your readiness and prepare you for the external audits.
SOC 2 and ISO 27001 are both valuable frameworks for managing information security, but SOC 2 is more focused on service organizations and customer data protection, while ISO 27001 is a comprehensive standard applicable to organizations of all types and sizes. The choice between the two depends on the specific needs and objectives of the organization. Some organizations may even choose to pursue both certifications if they serve different purposes within the organization.
SOC 2 is widely recognized in the United States and is primarily used by U.S.-based organizations or those with U.S. clients whereas ISO 27001 is internationally recognized and used by organizations worldwide. It is often considered the global standard for information security management.
The time it takes to attain SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the size and complexity of your organization, your existing security practices, the resources allocated to the project, and the readiness of your team.
Keep in mind that the process may require more time if your organization is new to information security management or if significant improvements are needed to meet the standards’ requirements. Additionally, ongoing efforts are required to maintain certification, including regular internal audits and addressing any changes or updates to the standards.
Ultimately, the timeline for certification will depend on your organization’s unique circumstances and the commitment of resources to the certification project. Engaging experienced consultants or experts can help streamline the process and reduce the time required to achieve certification.
ENGAIZ provides Platform + Audit Support to fast track your journey to SOC 2 or ISO 27001. In most cases, we are able to get your SOC 2 Type 1 or ISO 27001 Stage 1 within four weeks and your Type 2 or Stage 2 done in twelve weeks. Remember, you need to have a minimum audit observation window of three months between your Type 1 and Type 2 or ISO Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits.
The budget for achieving SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification can vary significantly depending on various factors, including the size and complexity of your organization, your existing security practices, the scope of certification, and whether you use external consultants or rely on internal resources.
ENGAIZ provides the best platform + audit support which is highly cost-effective and fits the budget of any size organization. Talk to us and we will be happy help you.