Compliance and audit readiness

Audit-ready infrastructure, every day of the year.

Raise Networks builds technology environments with the controls, documentation and evidence you need for SOC 2, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOX and NIST, and keeps them that way.

SOC 2PCI-DSSISO 27001SOX & NIST
Why it matters

Enterprise customers, investors and acquirers all ask the same question: can you prove it?

Good security is not enough. You need documented controls and evidence that stand up to an auditor.

01

Audit scramble

Every audit becomes a fire drill to find evidence and fix gaps.

02

Controls on paper only

Policies exist, but systems are not configured to match them.

03

Stalled enterprise deals

Sales cycles slow down waiting on SOC 2 reports and questionnaires.

04

M&A and due diligence risk

Technology gaps show up late and affect valuation.

The Raise Networks difference

Compliance built into how your infrastructure runs.

We map frameworks to real technical controls, automate evidence where possible and operate the environment so it stays compliant between audits.

5frameworks: SOC 2, PCI-DSS, ISO, SOX, NIST
Controlsimplemented in systems, not just policies
Evidencecollected continuously
M&AIT due diligence and integration
What we deliver

Governance, controls and evidence, delivered end to end

From readiness assessment to audit day and beyond.

Stack of documents
ReadinessGaps identifiedOwners assignedTimeline agreed
Readiness assessment

Know exactly where you stand

We assess your environment against your target framework and produce a prioritized remediation plan with owners and timelines.

  • Gap assessment for SOC 2, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOX or NIST
  • Risk register and remediation roadmap
  • Scoping and system boundaries
  • Auditor-ready project plan
Network infrastructure
Control statusAccess controlledLogs retainedData encrypted
Technical controls

Controls configured in your systems

Identity, logging, encryption, change management and backup controls implemented across cloud, network and endpoints.

  • Access control, MFA and access reviews
  • Centralized logging and monitoring
  • Encryption and key management
  • Change management and backup controls
Signing policy documents
EvidencePolicies approvedEvidence collectedTraining complete
Policies & evidence

Policies people follow and evidence auditors accept

Clear policies and procedures, plus continuous evidence collection so audit time is about review, not scrambling.

  • Security policies and procedures
  • Evidence collection and automation
  • Vendor and third-party risk management
  • Security awareness training
Team reviewing work together
Governance cycleReviews on scheduleAudit supportedReport delivered
Ongoing governance

Stay compliant between audits

We operate the controls day to day, run periodic reviews and support you through audits, renewals and due diligence.

  • Quarterly access and risk reviews
  • Audit support and auditor liaison
  • M&A IT due diligence and integration
  • Board-level compliance reporting
Compliance visibility

Audit readiness, always up to date

Control status, evidence collection, open findings and framework coverage in one view.

Compliance ReadinessSample view
Controls passing96%+31%
Evidence automated74%+48%
Open findings5-76%
Policies approved28/28100%
Control coverage by framework (%)
SOC 2ISO 27001PCI-DSSNIST CSF
Upcoming
SOC 2 Type II fieldworkOn track
Quarterly access reviewDue in 5 days
Vendor risk assessmentsIn progress
Backup restore test evidenceCollected
Security awareness trainingComplete

Illustrative dashboard showing the kind of visibility Raise Networks provides. Figures are sample data.

Frameworks

Ready for the framework you need

Pick a framework to see how Raise Networks gets you there.

SOC 2

SOC 2 Type I and Type II

The standard most SaaS and service companies need to sell to enterprises.

Trust criteriaControlsEvidenceAuditor
THE GOALWe need a SOC 2 report to close enterprise deals.
Scope and trust criteria defined
Technical and policy controls implemented
Evidence collection automated
Auditor engaged and supported
Audit-ready with confidence
PCI-DSS

PCI-DSS for payment data

Protect cardholder data and reduce your compliance scope.

Scope reductionSegmentationLoggingScans
THE GOALWe process card payments and need PCI compliance.
Cardholder data environment scoped
Network segmentation to reduce scope
Logging, scanning and patching in place
Self-assessment or QSA audit supported
Cardholder data protected
ISO 27001

ISO 27001 information security

An internationally recognized security management system.

ISMSRisk assessmentAnnex ACertification
THE GOALOur European customers ask for ISO 27001.
ISMS scope and risk assessment
Annex A controls implemented
Internal audit and management review
Certification audit supported
Certification-ready ISMS
SOX & NIST

SOX IT controls and NIST

IT general controls for public companies and NIST-aligned security.

ITGCChange controlAccess reviewsNIST CSF
THE GOALWe are preparing for public-company IT controls.
IT general controls documented
Change and access controls enforced
Controls tested and evidenced
NIST CSF maturity reported
Controls that stand up to scrutiny
Control framework

Frameworks mapped to real technical controls

One control set that satisfies multiple frameworks, implemented across your stack.

SOC 2Framework
PCI-DSSFramework
ISO 27001Framework
SOX & NISTFramework
Unified
Control Set
Implement once, comply many times
Identity & accessControl
Logging & monitoringControl
Change & backupControl
Policies & trainingControl
Evidence automationRisk registerVendor riskAccess reviewsAudit support
How it works

From gap assessment to continuous compliance

Assess

Gap assessment against your target frameworks.

Plan

Prioritized roadmap with owners and timelines.

Implement

Controls, policies and evidence collection.

Audit

Readiness review and auditor support.

Sustain

Ongoing governance and periodic reviews.

Business impact

Governance that accelerates the business

Faster enterprise sales

Answer security reviews with reports and evidence.

Smoother audits

Evidence ready before the auditor asks.

Lower risk

Controls that actually reduce exposure.

Deal confidence

Clean IT due diligence for investors and acquirers.

FAQ

Questions leaders ask us

Are you an auditor?

No. We prepare you for the audit and support you through it. Independent auditors issue the SOC 2, PCI or ISO reports.

Which framework should we start with?

Usually the one your customers ask for. SOC 2 is common for SaaS and services, PCI-DSS for payments, ISO 27001 for international customers.

Can one set of controls cover multiple frameworks?

Yes. We build a unified control set so you implement once and map to several frameworks.

Do you help after the audit?

Yes. We operate the controls, run periodic reviews and keep evidence current for the next audit.

Can you support M&A due diligence?

Yes. We assess target environments, identify risks and plan IT integration.

Do you use compliance automation tools?

Where it helps, we integrate evidence automation platforms and connect them to your cloud and identity systems.

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Reviewed by Shree Amujala, Founder and CIO of Raise Networks. 30+ years of IT leadership, including leading IT through the Meru Networks IPO, and a CIO.com contributor. Last reviewed September 2026.

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