In today’s highly competitive AI landscape, trust is a currency that cannot be ignored. For one of our clients, an innovative AI startup, achieving SOC 2 certification was more than a checkbox—it was a necessity to prove their commitment to security and compliance when selling to large enterprise clients. Here’s how Astrii Group helped them overcome challenges and emerge as a trusted, compliant partner in their field.

The Challenge: Navigating Compliance Alone

As a growing AI startup, our client faced intense scrutiny from potential customers, particularly enterprise clients with strict security and compliance requirements. Initially, they attempted to tackle SOC 2 certification on their own, believing they could manage it alongside their regular responsibilities. However, after several months of trying, it became evident that:

• Time was being drained: Employees and founders were bogged down with compliance tasks unrelated to their primary roles.

• Knowledge gaps emerged: Understanding and implementing SOC 2 requirements proved more complex than anticipated.

• Progress stalled: Without dedicated guidance, their efforts were fragmented and inefficient.

They realized they needed expert help to move forward.

The Solution: Tailored Support from Astrii Group

Astrii Group stepped in with a clear mission: to free the startup’s team to focus on what they do best—building cutting-edge AI solutions—while we took ownership of their compliance journey.

Onboarding and Strategy

We started with an in-depth onboarding process, understanding their operations, goals, and pain points. From there, we developed a tailored roadmap to achieve SOC 2 certification efficiently.

Complete Compliance Ownership

Once the strategy was in place, we assumed responsibility for:

• Completing vendor questionnaires and third-party risk assessments

• Overseeing penetration testing and remediation

• Managing compliance documentation and policies

• Implementing security measures such as patching and access controls

• Ensuring ongoing adherence to SOC 2 requirements

Throughout the process, we only involved their team when absolutely necessary, aligning tasks with their existing roles and responsibilities.

The Outcome: Focus and Success

The results were transformative:

1. Refocused Efforts: Employees and founders regained the ability to concentrate on their core roles, driving innovation and growth.

2. Streamlined Compliance: Our hands-on management ensured a smooth, efficient certification process.

3. Enhanced Credibility: With SOC 2 certification achieved, the startup gained the trust of enterprise clients, accelerating their sales cycle and opening doors to larger deals.

At Astrii Group, we’re proud to have been part of this journey, enabling our client to thrive in a competitive market while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance.