Graphiant faced several significant obstacles during its compliance journey, which it had to overcome to obtain ISO 27001 and SOC 2 accreditation. The decision to pursue these standards was driven entirely by customer demands. Being in the industry for a long time, the team at Graphiant was aware of the compliance requirements, but each customer had specific base requirements for compliance. Before closing any customer deals, it was essential for Graphiant to achieve these certifications. Some of the challenges they faced were:
Intricate Standards: Navigating the detailed and stringent requirements of SOC 2 and ISO 27001 was particularly daunting for a company without prior compliance experience.
Safeguarding Data: Protecting sensitive data across their enterprise WAN, hybrid cloud, and network edges was a top priority.
Limited Expertise: The company needed more internal resources and expertise in compliance management, highlighting the need for an efficient and supportive solution.
Continuous Compliance: Ensuring consistent adherence to compliance requirements across their expanding network architecture posed considerable challenges.
Arsalan Khan
Director of Technical Marketing, Graphiant
“We chose Akitra for two main reasons: cost-effectiveness and exceptional support from their team. They offered the best value and guided us through the compliance process with outstanding assistance.” said Arsalan Khan, Director of Technical Marketing, Graphiant
In their partnership with Akitra, Graphiant found a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to streamline their compliance journey:
Efficient Automation: Akitra’s platform automated the entire compliance process, ensuring simplicity and efficiency from assessment to certification.
Real-time Monitoring: Continuous monitoring and alerts maintained adherence to compliance requirements, providing peace of mind.
Expert Support and Guidance: Access to Akitra’s team of compliance experts offered invaluable support and guidance throughout the process.
Centralized Information: Akitra’s automated evidence collection simplified the process of capturing and tracking necessary evidence, providing a single source of truth for all compliance information.
Enhanced Organization and User-Friendliness: Akitra’s platform simplified tracking of all relevant items and details, making the management of compliance requirements much more straightforward. This streamlined workflow ensured nothing was overlooked, greatly improving overall compliance efficiency.
Through their partnership with Akitra, Graphiant realized significant benefits that transformed their compliance journey and streamlined their operations:
Successful Certifications: Graphiant achieved SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications within the desired timeframe, significantly boosting credibility and trust with customers and partners. It has demonstrated its dedication to data security and compliance.
Improved Security Posture: Graphiant strengthened data security across all network layers, from enterprise WAN to network edge. Implemented best practices and controls that minimized the risk of data breaches and cyber threats.
Time and Cost Saving: Graphiant reduced the time and cost required for compliance management by leveraging Akitra’s automation capabilities. The process required minimal time investment over two months, making it highly efficient and less resource-intensive.
Flexibility: Graphiant maintained agility in adapting to new regulatory requirements and business demands, ensuring future readiness for additional certifications such as GDPR and federal compliance.
The support from Akitra was excellent and truly amazing. Their team’s assistance made the process much easier. I would rate their support a perfect ten out of ten—very satisfying.
Akitra, a G2 High Performer, streamlines compliance, reduces risk, and simplifies audits
Akitra, a G2 High Performer, streamlines compliance, reduces risk, and simplifies audits
Akitra, a G2 High Performer, streamlines compliance, reduces risk, and simplifies audits
