Aptori's SOC 2 Attainment: Simplified by Automated Evidence Collection and Policy Templates
Akitra’s Expertise Paving the Way for Aptori’s Compliance Success.
Software development is a dynamic field, and Aptori leads the way by bringing innovative solutions and an eternal pursuit of perfection to software testing. As part of their ongoing commitment to upholding the highest levels of dependability and trust, Aptori understood the strategic significance of obtaining SOC 2 Type II compliance, a crucial point of differentiation in the market that would increase their credibility with customers. The road to compliance, however, was fraught with difficulties, especially for a team loaded with the heavy burden of managing strict standards. This is where Akitra, an expert in compliance automation, played a pivotal role. With Akitra’s tailored support and streamlined processes, Aptori set out on a determined path to overcome the complexities of SOC 2 compliance, transforming possible roadblocks into opportunities for growth and leadership in the software testing sector.
The Challenge
As Aptori walked into the world of compliance, they faced a myriad of challenges:
Lack of Expertise: Aptori was entering unfamiliar territory because they had no prior experience with compliance procedures.
Restrictions on Resources: Aptori faced difficulties due to a shortage of specialized team members to manage the compliance procedure.
Overwhelming Compliance Objectives: Achieving SOC 2 Type 2 compliance appeared like a daunting task that would take important resources away from essential business operations.
Risk of Inefficiency: Without an automated solution, Aptori would face delays, possible compliance gaps, and inefficiency.
The support from the Akitra team was excellent. With numerous policies to grasp, the team guided us through the process, ensuring clarity on implementation requirements for each policy. The automation for capturing evidence on your platform is remarkable; it saved us countless hours of manual effort that would have otherwise been daunting.
Akitra's Solution
Aptori turned to Akitra, a reliable partner in compliance automation, suggested by a business associate, to help navigate the complex world of SOC 2 compliance. Akitra provided a holistic solution that simplified their path to SOC 2 compliance:
Comprehensive Tools and Templates: Akitra’s platform provided Aptori with a comprehensive suite of tools and templates, offering a clear roadmap for compliance.
Streamlined Automation: Akitra’s powerful automation capabilities were instrumental in simplifying Aptori’s compliance process. From data capture to policy alignment, Akitra’s automation streamlined Aptori’s compliance journey, reducing manual effort and minimizing errors.
Customizable Workflows: Workflows tailored to Aptori’s needs ensured seamless integration with existing processes and systems.
Expert Support and Guidance: Akitra’s support team offered expertise and guidance throughout the compliance journey, assisting Aptori in understanding complex policies and requirements. The support from the Akitra team was excellent, as acknowledged by Sumeet Singh, CEO of Aptori. He commented, “I’m your happiest customer; the support has been exceptional.” This positive feedback is a testament to the quality of Akitra’s support services.
Integration for Evidence Collection: Integration with source control systems facilitated evidence collection, ensuring accuracy and completeness in compliance documentation.
The Result
The collaboration between Aptori and Akitra yielded outstanding outcomes, turning Aptori’s compliance journey into a seamless and effective endeavor:
Accelerated Compliance Achievement: With Akitra’s support, Aptori immediately started its SOC 2 compliance journey and quickly reached final compliance. This rapid progress was a significant step toward its operational excellence and reliability goal, demonstrating the potential for other companies to achieve compliance quickly and efficiently with Akitra’s assistance.
Resource Optimization: Akitra’s automation significantly reduced the time and resources required for compliance tasks, enabling Aptori to focus on strategic initiatives and core business activities.
Workflow Integration: Efficiency gains were evident as Aptori integrated compliance into their existing workflows, minimizing disruption and maximizing productivity.
Enhanced Reputation: The partnership with Akitra fortified Aptori’s reputation as a trusted leader in software testing, improving customer trust and confidence.
Automating the entire collection process is critical for us. We simply don’t have the time to gather and generate reports for the audits manually. Akitra’s seamless integration with our source control system ensures everything, from data collection to evidence gathering, is automated. It completely transforms our compliance efforts.
Travis Newhouse
CTO, Aptori
