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Data Protection & Compliance Services That Turn Risk into Revenue
Stop letting regulatory complexity kill your momentum. We build and manage robust compliance frameworks that protect your data, satisfy auditors, and unlock enterprise deals.
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The Errna Compliance Advantage
Audit-Ready Frameworks
We don't just offer advice; we build and implement robust systems and documentation designed to pass rigorous audits like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA from day one.
AI-Powered Security
Leverage our AI-enabled security monitoring to proactively detect threats and anomalies in real-time, moving you from a reactive to a predictive security posture.
Global Regulatory Expertise
Navigate the complex web of international data laws, including GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, and more, with a single, unified strategy from a partner that understands the nuances.
Verifiable Process Maturity
Our CMMI Level 5 and ISO 27001 certifications aren't just badges. They represent a disciplined, repeatable, and secure delivery process you can trust.
Unlock Enterprise Sales
Stop losing deals to competitors with better security credentials. We help you achieve the certifications (like SOC 2) that large enterprise clients demand as a prerequisite.
20+ Years of Deep Expertise
Since 2003, we've been securing complex systems for startups and Fortune 500 companies. We apply decades of experience to solve your modern compliance challenges.
Zero In-House Distractions
Let your engineering team focus on building your core product, not on deciphering legal documents. We act as your dedicated compliance and security arm.
Predictable, Fixed-Cost Engagements
We scope projects with clear deliverables and fixed pricing. You get budget certainty and avoid the surprise bills common with hourly consulting engagements.
End-to-End Ownership
From the initial gap analysis and policy creation to technical implementation and continuous monitoring, we provide a complete, managed solution for your compliance needs.
Our Comprehensive Compliance Services
We offer a full spectrum of data protection and compliance services, designed to provide end-to-end coverage for your organization. Whether you're starting from scratch or optimizing an existing program, we have a solution.
Compliance Strategy & Gap Analysis
Before you can build, you need a blueprint. We start by understanding your business, data flows, and regulatory obligations to create a prioritized, actionable compliance roadmap that aligns with your growth objectives.
- Clear Roadmap: Receive a step-by-step plan that demystifies the path to compliance, outlining priorities, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Risk Identification: Uncover hidden compliance gaps and security vulnerabilities in your current processes and infrastructure before they become critical issues.
- Budgetary Foresight: Gain a clear understanding of the investment required for compliance, enabling accurate financial planning and avoiding unexpected costs.
GDPR Compliance Services
Navigate the complexities of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation with confidence. We provide everything from Data Protection Officer (DPO)-as-a-Service to conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and maintaining your Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).
- Avoid Hefty Fines: Implement the necessary controls and documentation to demonstrate compliance and mitigate the risk of fines up to 4% of global turnover.
- Enhance Customer Trust: Show your European customers you respect their data privacy, turning a regulatory requirement into a competitive advantage.
- Streamline Data Management: Establish clear processes for data subject requests (DSRs), data mapping, and breach notifications, improving operational efficiency.
HIPAA Compliance for HealthTech
For businesses handling Protected Health Information (PHI), HIPAA is non-negotiable. We help you implement the administrative, physical, and technical safeguards of the Security Rule, conduct risk analyses, and manage Business Associate Agreements (BAAs).
- Protect Sensitive Data: Implement robust security controls to safeguard patient information against breaches and unauthorized access.
- Enable Healthcare Partnerships: Achieve the compliance posture required to partner with hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers who handle PHI.
- Mitigate Liability: Ensure you have the proper policies, procedures, and agreements in place to manage risk and demonstrate due diligence.
SOC 2 (Type 1 & 2) Readiness
A SOC 2 report is the gold standard for demonstrating security to enterprise clients. We guide you through the entire process, from scoping the trust service criteria to implementing controls, collecting evidence, and supporting you through the audit.
- Accelerate Sales Cycles: Proactively provide a SOC 2 report to answer security questionnaires and shorten the time it takes to close enterprise deals.
- Validate Security Claims: Go beyond just saying you're secure; prove it with an independent, third-party attestation that builds immediate trust.
- Improve Internal Controls: The process of preparing for a SOC 2 audit inherently strengthens your security posture and operational discipline.
ISO 27001 Implementation
Achieve the internationally recognized standard for information security management. We help you develop and implement a comprehensive Information Security Management System (ISMS) that covers people, processes, and technology, preparing you for successful certification.
- Global Recognition: Gain a certification that is respected worldwide, opening doors to international markets and partnerships.
- Holistic Security Management: Establish a framework for continuous risk assessment and improvement that adapts to evolving threats.
- Competitive Differentiation: Use your ISO 27001 certification as a key differentiator in marketing and sales, showcasing your commitment to security.
PCI DSS Compliance
If you store, process, or transmit cardholder data, compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard is mandatory. We help you implement the required controls, from network segmentation to data encryption, to protect payment data and pass your assessment.
- Secure Payment Processing: Protect your customers' financial data, reduce the risk of costly breaches, and avoid penalties from card brands.
- Maintain Merchant Accounts: Compliance is essential for maintaining your ability to accept credit card payments with banks and processors.
- Build Consumer Confidence: Assure customers that their payment information is safe, reducing cart abandonment and increasing conversions.
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
The cloud offers flexibility, but also new risks. Our CSPM services for AWS, Azure, and GCP continuously monitor your cloud environments for misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and compliance drifts, ensuring your infrastructure remains secure.
- Prevent Cloud Breaches: Automatically detect and remediate common misconfigurations that are a leading cause of cloud data breaches.
- Ensure Continuous Compliance: Monitor your cloud setup against standards like CIS Benchmarks, NIST, SOC 2, and HIPAA in real-time.
- Gain Full Visibility: Get a unified view of your security posture across all your cloud accounts and services, eliminating blind spots.
Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing
Don't wait for an attacker to find your weaknesses. Our services proactively identify, classify, and remediate vulnerabilities in your systems. We conduct thorough penetration tests that simulate real-world attacks to validate the effectiveness of your defenses.
- Think Like an Attacker: Uncover critical vulnerabilities that automated scanners might miss through expert, human-led testing.
- Prioritize Real Risks: Receive a clear report that prioritizes findings based on exploitability and business impact, so you can fix what matters most.
- Meet Compliance Requirements: Fulfill the penetration testing requirements mandated by regulations like PCI DSS and SOC 2.
Data Privacy by Design Implementation
Embed privacy and compliance directly into your software development lifecycle (SDLC). We help you shift from a reactive "bolt-on" approach to a proactive "built-in" strategy, making compliance an integral part of your product development process.
- Reduce Rework Costs: Address privacy requirements during the design phase to avoid expensive and time-consuming fixes later in the development cycle.
- Innovate Responsibly: Build products that are inherently privacy-respecting, fostering user trust and strengthening your brand reputation.
- Future-Proof Your Architecture: Create a flexible foundation that can more easily adapt to new and evolving data protection regulations.
AI-Enabled Threat Monitoring
Our 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) leverages AI and machine learning to analyze security events across your network, endpoints, and cloud. We detect sophisticated threats faster and reduce false positives, allowing for rapid and effective response.
- Faster Threat Detection: Identify malicious activity that evades traditional signature-based tools by analyzing behavioral patterns.
- Reduce Alert Fatigue: Our AI models filter out the noise, allowing your team (or ours) to focus on the most critical security incidents.
- 24/7 Peace of Mind: Gain around-the-clock protection without the cost and complexity of building and staffing your own SOC.
Incident Response Planning & Drills
A data breach is not a matter of 'if' but 'when'. We help you develop a clear, actionable incident response plan and conduct tabletop drills to ensure your team knows exactly what to do when an incident occurs, minimizing damage and recovery time.
- Minimize Breach Impact: A well-rehearsed plan can significantly reduce the financial, operational, and reputational damage of a security incident.
- Ensure Clear Communication: Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and communication channels for handling an incident effectively under pressure.
- Meet Regulatory Requirements: Fulfill breach notification requirements for regulations like GDPR, which mandate reporting within 72 hours.
Data Discovery & Classification
You can't protect what you don't know you have. Our services help you find, classify, and tag sensitive data (like PII, PHI, and financial information) across all your systems, from databases to cloud storage, forming the foundation of your data governance strategy.
- Understand Your Data Footprint: Gain a comprehensive inventory of your sensitive data and where it resides, reducing the risk of "dark data."
- Apply Appropriate Controls: Implement security and access controls based on data sensitivity, ensuring your most critical assets have the strongest protection.
- Simplify Compliance Reporting: Easily generate reports for auditors to demonstrate you have control over your sensitive data, as required by GDPR and other regulations.
Employee Security Training
Your employees are your first line of defense. We provide engaging, role-based security awareness training and simulated phishing campaigns to educate your team on current threats and transform them from a potential liability into a proactive security asset.
- Strengthen Your Human Firewall: Reduce the risk of human error, which is a factor in the vast majority of data breaches.
- Foster a Security Culture: Move beyond a simple compliance checkbox and create a company-wide culture of security awareness and responsibility.
- Demonstrate Due Diligence: Provide evidence to auditors and regulators that you are actively training your staff on security best practices.
Vendor Risk Management
Your security is only as strong as your weakest link, which is often a third-party vendor. We help you establish a program to assess the security and compliance posture of your vendors, ensuring they don't introduce unacceptable risk into your ecosystem.
- Secure Your Supply Chain: Prevent data breaches that originate from compromised third-party partners and service providers.
- Streamline Vendor Onboarding: Implement an efficient and repeatable process for vetting new vendors for security and compliance risks.
- Continuous Monitoring: Go beyond one-time assessments by continuously monitoring your key vendors for changes in their security posture.
Data Residency & Sovereignty Solutions
Many countries now have laws requiring their citizens' data to be stored within their borders. We help you design and implement technical solutions to meet these data residency and sovereignty requirements, allowing you to operate globally while complying locally.
- Operate in Global Markets: Enter and operate in jurisdictions with strict data localization laws without violating regulations.
- Architect for Compliance: Design your cloud infrastructure and application architecture to support multi-region data storage and processing.
- Build Trust with Local Customers: Assure customers and national regulators that you are handling their data in accordance with local laws and expectations.
Our 5-Step Path to Compliance
1. Discovery & Scoping
We begin with a deep dive into your business objectives, technology stack, data flows, and regulatory landscape. This allows us to define the precise scope of your compliance needs and tailor a strategy that fits your specific context.
2. Gap Analysis & Roadmap
Our experts assess your current state against the requirements of your target frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR). We deliver a detailed report identifying all gaps and provide a prioritized, actionable roadmap with clear timelines and milestones.
3. Control Implementation
This is where we execute. Our team works hand-in-hand with yours to implement the necessary technical controls, write policies and procedures, and configure security tools. We handle the heavy lifting so you can stay focused on your business.
4. Evidence Collection & Audit Support
We prepare you for audit success. We help you gather and organize all required evidence and act as your expert liaison with the auditors, answering their questions and ensuring a smooth, efficient audit process.
5. Continuous Monitoring & Maintenance
Compliance isn't a one-time project; it's an ongoing program. We provide managed services to continuously monitor your controls, manage security tools, and ensure you remain compliant as your business and the regulatory landscape evolve.
From Compliance Burden to Business Advantage
HealthTech SaaS: Unlocking Enterprise Deals with SOC 2 & HIPAA
Industry: Healthcare Technology
Client Overview: A promising HealthTech SaaS company with an innovative patient management platform. While they had strong traction with small clinics, they were consistently failing security reviews with large hospital networks, stalling their growth and preventing them from closing high-value enterprise deals.
The Problem
The client's lack of formal HIPAA compliance and a SOC 2 report was a major sales blocker. Enterprise customers required third-party validation of their security and privacy practices before they would even consider a pilot program. Their sales cycle was long, and they were losing deals to more established, certified competitors.
Key Challenges
- Implementing HIPAA's technical safeguards without an in-house security team.
- Navigating the complexities of the SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
- Documenting hundreds of policies and procedures required for the audits.
- Proving the effectiveness of their controls to a third-party auditor.
Our Solution
We deployed a dedicated compliance POD to execute a fast-tracked, end-to-end readiness program. Our approach included:
- Conducting a comprehensive HIPAA and SOC 2 gap analysis.
- Developing and implementing over 50 new policies and procedures.
- Configuring their AWS environment to meet security best practices and compliance requirements.
- Managing the entire audit process with a certified audit firm, from evidence submission to final report.
"Errna didn't just get us a certificate; they unlocked our next stage of growth. SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance became our biggest sales asset. Their expertise was the difference-maker."
FinTech Startup: Achieving PCI DSS Compliance for a Critical Launch
Industry: Financial Technology
Client Overview: An ambitious FinTech startup building a mobile payment application. Their entire business model depended on their ability to process credit card payments securely. To go live and secure partnerships with payment processors, they needed to achieve PCI DSS Level 1 compliance, a daunting task for a small team.
The Problem
The founding team were product and marketing experts, but lacked the deep cybersecurity and compliance knowledge to build a PCI-compliant environment from scratch. Their launch date was looming, and failure to achieve compliance would mean missing their market window and potentially losing their seed funding.
Key Challenges
- Designing a secure network architecture and cardholder data environment (CDE).
- Implementing complex technical controls like data tokenization and encryption.
- Passing a rigorous audit by a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA).
- Achieving compliance on an aggressive 90-day timeline.
Our Solution
We acted as their outsourced security and compliance team. Our project-based engagement focused on speed and precision:
- Provided an AWS architecture blueprint for a secure, segmented CDE.
- Led the implementation of data tokenization with their payment gateway.
- Conducted pre-assessment vulnerability scans and penetration tests to find and fix issues early.
- Managed all interactions with the QSA, ensuring a smooth and successful final audit.
"There is absolutely no way we would have launched on time without Errna. They took the impossible task of PCI compliance off our plate and executed flawlessly. They were true partners in our launch."
EU E-commerce Platform: Navigating a GDPR Crisis and Building Resilience
Industry: Retail & E-commerce
Client Overview: A popular online fashion retailer based in the EU. Following a minor data breach that exposed customer email addresses, they received a notice of investigation from their national Data Protection Authority (DPA), putting them at risk of significant GDPR fines and severe reputational damage.
The Problem
The client had a superficial understanding of GDPR. They lacked the required documentation, such as Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), and had no formal incident response plan. They were unprepared to respond to the DPA's inquiry and needed expert help immediately to manage the crisis and fix their underlying compliance failures.
Key Challenges
- Responding to a regulatory investigation under a tight deadline.
- Containing the breach and communicating transparently with customers.
- Retroactively building a full GDPR compliance program from the ground up.
- Training their entire staff on data protection principles to prevent future incidents.
Our Solution
We immediately engaged our incident response and GDPR experts. Our multi-faceted approach involved:
- Managing all communications with the DPA, demonstrating a proactive and cooperative stance.
- Conducting a forensic investigation and implementing immediate remediation measures.
- Rapidly developing a full GDPR framework, including RoPA, DPIA templates, and data subject request procedures.
- Deploying a DPO-as-a-Service to provide ongoing expert oversight and guidance.
"Errna turned our worst nightmare into a pivotal moment for our company. They expertly managed the regulatory crisis and helped us build a compliance program that has become a core part of our brand's commitment to our customers."
Technologies & Platforms We Master
We are experts in the leading cloud platforms and automation tools essential for building secure, compliant, and scalable infrastructure. We also leverage a suite of best-in-class compliance and security platforms like Vanta, Drata, Splunk, Nessus, and Qualys to accelerate and manage your compliance journey.
What Our Clients Say
"The compliance landscape felt like an unclimbable mountain before we met Errna. Their team gave us a clear path to SOC 2 and held our hand the entire way. It's been a game-changer for our enterprise sales efforts."
"As a healthcare startup, HIPAA compliance was our biggest hurdle. Errna's deep expertise was evident from day one. They didn't just give us templates; they helped us build security into the DNA of our product."
"We needed to be GDPR compliant to expand into Europe. Errna's team made a complex process straightforward and manageable. Their DPO-as-a-Service is a fantastic value for a company our size."
"The penetration test they conducted was incredibly thorough. They found vulnerabilities our internal team had missed and provided clear, actionable steps for remediation. True professionals."
"Their cloud security review on our AWS environment was eye-opening. They identified critical misconfigurations and helped us implement a CSPM tool that gives us continuous visibility and peace of mind."
"Working with Errna on our ISO 27001 certification was the best decision we made. Their structured approach and expert guidance made the process efficient and successful. We passed our audit on the first attempt."
Flexible Engagement Models
We understand that every organization has unique needs. Our engagement models are designed to provide the right level of support, whether you need a single expert, a full team, or ongoing management.
Staff Augmentation
Embed our expert compliance and security engineers directly into your team to fill critical skill gaps without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Dedicated Compliance POD
Get a fully managed, cross-functional team (analyst, engineer, manager) that acts as your outsourced compliance department, handling everything from strategy to execution.
Project-Based Engagements
Ideal for specific, time-bound goals like achieving a SOC 2 report, conducting a penetration test, or implementing a GDPR program. We deliver a defined outcome for a fixed price.
Managed Services
For ongoing peace of mind, we offer continuous compliance monitoring, vulnerability management, and DPO-as-a-Service to ensure you stay secure and compliant over the long term.
Our Commitment to Excellence
Meet Our Compliance & Security Leadership
Vikas J.
Divisional Manager - ITOps, Certified Expert Ethical Hacker, Enterprise Cloud & SecOps Solutions
Joseph A.
Expert Cybersecurity & Software Engineering
Akeel Q.
Manager, Certified Cloud Solutions Expert, Certified AI & Machine Learning Specialist
Arun S.
Lead, Certified Cloud Administration Expert
Frequently Asked Questions
The timeline for SOC 2 varies depending on your starting point. A typical readiness project takes 3-6 months to implement controls and gather evidence. The audit itself (for a Type 2 report) has a minimum 3-month observation period. We can often accelerate this process by leveraging automation and our proven frameworks.
It can be both. We offer project-based engagements for specific goals like achieving a certification. However, compliance is not a one-time event. We strongly recommend our managed services for continuous monitoring and maintenance to ensure you remain compliant as regulations and your business evolve.
Absolutely. We are experts at collaboration. We can act as the expert guides for your team, providing them with the specific tasks and guidance they need to implement controls. Alternatively, our team can handle the full implementation. We adapt to the model that works best for you.
ISO 27001 is a standard for an Information Security Management System (ISMS). It certifies that you have a comprehensive system for managing security. SOC 2 is an attestation report that focuses on specific controls related to one or more Trust Services Criteria (Security, Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, Privacy). ISO 27001 is often preferred internationally, while SOC 2 is the standard in North America for B2B SaaS. We can help you determine which is right for you, or even help you achieve both.
Our pricing is tailored to the specific scope and complexity of your needs. We provide fixed-price quotes for project-based work and clear monthly retainers for managed services. This approach gives you budget predictability. Contact us for a free consultation and we can provide a detailed proposal based on your requirements.
It's never too early. Building with security and privacy in mind from the start (Data Privacy by Design) is far more cost-effective than trying to fix issues later. Starting with a basic compliance roadmap can be a huge advantage, especially if you plan to sell to enterprise customers in the future. We have programs tailored specifically for startups.
Ready to De-Risk Your Business?
Let's talk about your specific compliance challenges. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our security and compliance experts. We'll help you understand your requirements and outline a clear path forward.