Data Protection & Compliance: Turn Risk Into Your Competitive Advantage
In a world where data is the new gold and regulations are the new rulebook, we don't just help you comply.
We build you a fortress of trust that attracts customers and future-proofs your growth.
Why Partner with Errna for Compliance?
Deep Regulatory Expertise
Our team isn't just certified; they are seasoned veterans of the regulatory maze. We navigate GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, SOC 2, and more, so you can focus on your business, not legal jargon.
AI-Augmented Efficiency
We leverage AI-powered tools to automate compliance tasks, conduct faster risk assessments, and provide continuous monitoring. This means less manual work for you and a more robust, cost-effective compliance posture.
Compliance as a Growth Engine
We reframe compliance from a necessary evil to a strategic advantage. A strong data protection framework is a powerful differentiator that builds customer trust and unlocks access to global markets.
A True Partnership Model
We integrate with your team, acting as an extension of your business. We don't just deliver a report and disappear; we provide ongoing support, training, and strategic advice to ensure you stay compliant.
Technology-First Approach
Born from a deep background in cybersecurity and blockchain, we understand data integrity at a fundamental level. We build security and privacy into your systems from the ground up (DevSecOps), not as an afterthought.
Verifiable Process Maturity
With CMMI Level 5, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 certifications, our methodologies are proven and auditable. When you work with us, you're not just getting advice; you're getting a battle-tested framework for success.
Our Comprehensive Compliance Services
Compliance Gap Analysis & Readiness Assessment
We start by understanding where you are. Our experts conduct a thorough analysis of your current policies, procedures, and technical controls against specific regulatory frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2.
- Receive a detailed report identifying specific gaps and vulnerabilities.
- Get a prioritized, actionable roadmap to achieve compliance.
- Understand the potential risks and business impact of non-compliance.
Data Mapping & Discovery
You can't protect what you don't know you have. We help you discover, classify, and map the flow of sensitive data across your entire organization, from creation to deletion.
- Create a comprehensive inventory of your data assets.
- Visualize data flows to identify high-risk processing activities.
- Fulfill critical documentation requirements for regulations like GDPR Article 30.
Privacy & Data Protection Impact Assessments (PIA/DPIA)
Before launching a new product or process, we help you systematically assess and mitigate the privacy risks involved, ensuring compliance by design.
- Proactively identify and address privacy issues before they become problems.
- Demonstrate due diligence to regulators and build customer trust.
- Integrate privacy-enhancing techniques into your development lifecycle.
Policy & Procedure Development
We don't provide generic templates. We work with you to draft and implement customized policies, procedures, and documentation that fit your business operations and satisfy audit requirements.
- Develop clear policies for data handling, incident response, and access control.
- Create practical procedures your employees can actually follow.
- Establish a robust governance framework for long-term compliance.
Technical Control Implementation & Remediation
Our security engineers help you implement the technical safeguards required by modern regulations, from encryption and access controls to secure software development practices (DevSecOps).
- Configure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) for maximum security.
- Implement robust identity and access management (IAM) solutions.
- Remediate vulnerabilities found during security assessments and penetration tests.
Vendor & Third-Party Risk Management
Your compliance is only as strong as your weakest link. We help you establish a program to assess and manage the security and compliance risks posed by your vendors and partners.
- Develop risk-based vendor assessment questionnaires.
- Review vendor contracts for appropriate data protection clauses.
- Establish ongoing monitoring to manage third-party risk effectively.
Virtual CISO / Data Protection Officer (vCISO/vDPO)
Get the strategic guidance of a senior security and privacy executive without the full-time cost. Our vCISO/vDPO service provides ongoing leadership, program management, and board-level reporting.
- Access expert strategic advice on demand.
- Ensure continuous oversight of your compliance program.
- Fulfill regulatory requirements for a designated DPO where applicable.
Employee Security & Privacy Training
Your employees are your first line of defense. We deliver engaging, role-based training programs that turn your staff from a potential liability into a proactive security asset.
- Reduce the risk of human error leading to data breaches.
- Foster a culture of security and privacy awareness.
- Meet regulatory requirements for employee training and awareness.
Continuous Compliance Monitoring & Audit Support
Compliance is not a one-time project. We provide continuous monitoring of your controls and full support during external audits, helping you gather evidence and interact with auditors confidently.
- Stay audit-ready 24/7 with automated monitoring and reporting.
- Simplify evidence collection and reduce the stress of audit cycles.
- Maintain your certifications and demonstrate ongoing compliance.
Our 4-Step Compliance Journey
1. Discover & Assess
We begin with a deep dive into your environment. Through workshops, documentation review, and technical scans, we map your data flows and benchmark your current posture against your target regulations.
2. Strategize & Plan
Based on the assessment, we develop a strategic, risk-based roadmap. We prioritize actions, define clear project milestones, and align the compliance strategy with your overall business objectives.
3. Implement & Remediate
This is where the plan becomes reality. Our team works hand-in-hand with yours to implement new policies, configure technical controls, train staff, and remediate any identified gaps.
4. Monitor & Maintain
Compliance is a continuous process. We establish ongoing monitoring, provide regular reporting, and offer support to ensure your data protection program remains effective and evolves with new threats and regulations.
Technologies & Frameworks We Master
Success Stories in Compliance
Achieving SOC 2 Type II for a Rapidly Growing FinTech
Industry: Financial Technology
Client Overview: A Series B FinTech platform providing payment processing solutions needed to achieve SOC 2 Type II compliance to close deals with large enterprise clients. They had a fast-moving development culture and needed a compliance framework that wouldn't stifle innovation.
Key Challenges:
- Lack of formal security policies and procedures.
- No centralized system for evidence collection.
- Needed to integrate security into their agile CI/CD pipeline.
- Tight deadline to meet enterprise customer requirements.
Our Solution:
We implemented a pragmatic, automation-first approach to SOC 2 compliance.
- Conducted a readiness assessment and created a prioritized roadmap.
- Developed tailored policies and integrated them with their existing tools.
- Deployed a compliance automation platform to continuously monitor controls in their AWS environment.
- Provided hands-on support throughout the audit process, liaising directly with the auditors.
"Errna didn't just get us audit-ready; they transformed our security culture. We passed our SOC 2 audit on the first attempt and now close enterprise deals with confidence."
- Alex Royce, CTO, FinSecure Payments
Modernizing HIPAA Compliance for a Regional Healthcare Network
Industry: Healthcare
Client Overview: A multi-facility healthcare provider was struggling with legacy systems and paper-based processes for HIPAA compliance. They needed to modernize their approach to protect patient data (ePHI) and pass a rigorous OCR audit.
Key Challenges:
- Inconsistent security controls across different facilities.
- High risk of data breaches from unsecured medical devices (IoMT).
- Lack of a formal incident response plan.
- Low security awareness among clinical staff.
Our Solution:
We provided a comprehensive HIPAA compliance program, blending policy with technology.
- Conducted a network-wide HIPAA Security Risk Analysis.
- Developed and implemented a unified set of security policies.
- Deployed a managed detection and response (MDR) solution to monitor for threats 24/7.
- Delivered engaging, role-based HIPAA training for all staff, from doctors to administrators.
"The team at Errna brought clarity and structure to our HIPAA program. Their expertise was invaluable during our audit, and we now have a sustainable framework for protecting patient data."
- Dr. Anna Hudson, Chief Medical Information Officer, Regional Health System
Embedding GDPR & Privacy by Design in a B2C SaaS Platform
Industry: Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
Client Overview: A European SaaS company with a growing global user base needed to ensure its platform was fully GDPR compliant. They wanted to go beyond a simple policy and truly embed "Privacy by Design" into their product development lifecycle.
Key Challenges:
- Handling data subject requests (DSARs) manually was becoming unmanageable.
- Product teams were unsure how to apply privacy principles in practice.
- Needed to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new features.
- Complex cross-border data transfer issues.
Our Solution:
We acted as their outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) and strategic advisor.
- Created a comprehensive data map and Record of Processing Activities (RoPA).
- Helped select and implement a DSAR automation tool.
- Developed a "Privacy by Design" checklist and provided training to the engineering team.
- Provided expert guidance on international data transfers and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
"Errna is more than a consultant; they are a core part of our team. Their practical advice has allowed us to innovate quickly while respecting our users' privacy, which has become a key selling point for us."
- Eva Warren, CEO, ConnectSphere SaaS
What Our Clients Say
"The regulatory landscape for FinTech is a minefield. Errna gave us the map and the compass to navigate it safely. Their vCISO service is the best investment we've made in our risk management program."
"As a healthcare technology provider, HIPAA compliance is non-negotiable. The Errna team conducted the most thorough risk assessment we've ever had and provided a clear, actionable plan that our entire team could get behind."
"We needed to get ISO 27001 certified to win a major contract. Errna's team was incredibly knowledgeable and hands-on, guiding us through every step from policy creation to the final audit. We couldn't have done it without them."
"Their employee training was fantastic. They made a dry subject like data privacy engaging and relevant to our teams. We've seen a measurable decrease in phishing click-through rates since the sessions."
"The AI-powered compliance monitoring they set up for our cloud environment is a game-changer. We get real-time alerts on misconfigurations, giving us peace of mind and saving our DevOps team countless hours."
"Working with Errna on our GDPR program was enlightening. They helped us understand that privacy is about building trust, not just checking boxes. This shift in perspective has fundamentally improved our product."
Frequently Asked Questions
The timeline varies depending on your company's size, complexity, and current maturity level. A typical journey from readiness assessment to successful audit takes between 6 to 12 months. Our goal is to make this process as efficient as possible by focusing on a risk-based approach and leveraging automation where we can.
Absolutely. We believe in building a strong security and compliance foundation early. We offer scalable solutions, including our "Compliance Kick-starter" package, designed specifically for startups. Starting early saves significant time and money down the road and can be a major advantage when seeking funding or enterprise customers.
We are a full-service partner. We don't just deliver a report and walk away. Our team includes security engineers, cloud architects, and policy experts who work alongside your team to implement the necessary technical and administrative controls. We believe in seeing the project through to completion and successful audit.
Continuous learning is a core part of our culture. Our experts are active members of industry associations like IAPP and ISACA, regularly attend legal and technical conferences, and maintain a wide range of certifications. We subscribe to multiple legal and threat intelligence feeds to ensure our advice is always based on the latest information.
Three things: Our deep technical DNA means we understand how to build compliance into your systems, not just layer it on top. Our use of AI and automation makes the process more efficient and less burdensome for your team. Finally, we focus on turning compliance into a business enabler that builds trust and drives growth, rather than just a cost center.
Ready to Transform Your Compliance Posture?
Stop letting regulatory uncertainty slow you down. Let's build a data protection program that protects your business, builds customer trust, and becomes your next competitive advantage. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with our compliance experts today.
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