Compliance & audit readiness

Be ready when customers ask for proof.

An audit or customer security request can feel like unfamiliar territory. We help you understand what is being asked, organize the work, and put practical policies and safeguards in place.

Discuss your compliance needs See how we help

Understand the requirementConnect the framework to your business and systems.

Establish the controlsDefine practices, owners and evidence.

Prepare with confidenceKnow what is ready and what still needs work.

Where we can help

Support for the work
behind readiness.

From your first set of policies to preparation for an external assessment, we help make each step manageable.

SOC 2 readiness

Prepare for an independent review of your security controls.

Clarify scope and relevant requirements.
Develop policies and define controls.
Organize evidence and address preparation gaps.
Coordinate with your team and independent auditor.

The focusA practical control program and organized preparation for your SOC 2 examination.

CMMC readiness

Understand the cybersecurity requirements for defense contractors.

Understand the requirements relevant to your business.
Review practices and identify gaps.
Define policies, responsibilities and remediation priorities.
Coordinate preparation with your implementation and assessment partners.

The focusA clear view of the work needed to support your readiness.

Policies & controls

Make expectations usable and accountable.

Document how your business should operate.
Assign ownership of controls and recurring activities.
Connect policies with technical implementation.
Establish a process for review and improvement.

The focusPolicies and controls that reflect your environment and can be put to use.

Paratus provides readiness and advisory support. Independent auditors and authorized assessment organizations conduct the applicable examinations or certification assessments.

Shared work, clear ownership

A partner alongside
your team.

The best plan reflects the people, systems and resources you already have. We establish who owns each part of the work from the outset.

Paratus helps with

Interpreting requirements
Prioritizing preparation
Developing policies and controls
Coordinating work and reviewing evidence

Your team stays involved in

Business decisions and approvals
Providing system and process context
Implementing agreed changes
Operating controls day to day

Common questions

Clarity before
commitment.

We have a customer deadline. Where should we start?

Start with the actual request, the date and the systems or services involved. We can help identify the scope, existing evidence and preparation gaps before defining a realistic plan.

Will we need to buy a compliance platform?

That depends on your environment and requirements. We consider your existing tools and processes before recommending changes; the right approach should support the work your team actually needs to do.

Can you guarantee that we will pass an audit?

No. Results depend on the applicable requirements, the implementation and operation of controls, and the independent assessment. Our role is to help you understand the requirements and prepare thoroughly.

What if our policies already exist?

Existing policies are a useful starting point. We can review how they align with your requirements and actual practices, identify gaps, and help define the changes needed.

Start with a conversation

Start with the requirement in front of you.

Tell us what has been requested, what is in place and where you need support.

Discuss your priorities