Practical guidance on compliance frameworks, security programs, and the regulatory landscape. From practitioners, not pundits.
What started as a single ISO 27001 internal audit engagement grew into a comprehensive compliance program spanning SOC 2, ISO 27018, DPST, IRAP, StateRAMP, and Privacy. Here's how trust and deep expertise turned a narrow scope into a global program.
ISO 27701 extends your ISO 27001 management system to cover privacy. Here's what the standard adds, how it maps to GDPR and CCPA, and why it's the most efficient path to demonstrating privacy compliance if you're already ISO 27001 certified.
Vanta, Drata, Secureframe, and other compliance automation platforms promise to simplify compliance. They do help, but they don't replace the expertise and judgment that a compliance program actually requires. Here's an honest assessment.
The EU AI Act is the world's first comprehensive AI regulation, and it applies to SaaS companies outside Europe too. Here's what the law requires, how it classifies risk, and what you should be doing now.
Your SOC 2 auditor can make or break your audit experience. Here's what to look for, what to avoid, and how to evaluate firms so you end up with a partner, not a headache.
The NIST AI Risk Management Framework provides a structured approach to managing AI risks. Here's how SaaS companies are using it in practice, and why it matters even though it's voluntary.
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework is one of the most widely referenced security frameworks in the US. Here's what SaaS companies need to know about CSF 2.0, how it compares to SOC 2 and ISO 27001, and when it makes sense to use it.
ISO 42001 is the first international standard for AI management systems. If your SaaS product uses AI or ML, here's what the standard requires, why it matters, and how to approach certification.
Building an in-house compliance function costs $250K+ and takes months. Virtual compliance management gives you experienced security and compliance leadership at a fraction of the cost. Here's what it includes, when you need it, and what to look for.
SOC 2 and ISO 27001 are the two most requested security credentials for SaaS companies. Here's how they differ, where they overlap, and how to decide which to pursue first.
California's privacy laws apply to more SaaS companies than you'd expect, even if you're not based in California. Here's what CCPA and CPRA require, who's in scope, and how to build a practical compliance program.
If your SaaS product handles payment card data in any form, PCI DSS applies. Here's what the standard requires, how to determine your compliance level, and why most SaaS companies can reduce their scope dramatically with the right architecture.
GDPR has been enforceable since 2018, but most SaaS companies still have gaps in their compliance programs. Here's what the regulation actually requires, how it applies to US-based companies, and how to build a program that holds up to scrutiny.
If your SaaS product touches healthcare data, HIPAA applies to you. Here's a practical guide to what the law requires, what a Business Associate Agreement means for your obligations, and how to build a compliance program that satisfies healthcare customers.
Preparing for your first SOC 2 audit can feel overwhelming. Here's a practical guide covering timeline, scope decisions, evidence collection, and common pitfalls, from a team that's guided over 50 companies through the process.
ISO 27001 is the global gold standard for information security management. Here's what SaaS companies need to know about the standard, the certification process, and how to approach it without overengineering your program.
SOC 2 and ISO 27001? Add HIPAA and GDPR? Here's how to manage multiple compliance frameworks efficiently through control mapping, unified evidence collection, and a single-source-of-truth approach.
Every SaaS company needs a security compliance program eventually. Here's how to build one from the ground up: what to prioritize, what to skip, and how to avoid the mistakes that make compliance harder than it needs to be.