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Security Audits & Compliance

IT security audits and compliance consulting — ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, PCI DSS, and GDPR gap assessments with practical remediation roadmaps that achieve certification on time.

40+
Certifications Supported
8–20 wks
Typical Delivery
ISO/SOC/PCI
Frameworks Covered
Overview

Security compliance requirements are increasingly non-negotiable: enterprise customers demand SOC 2 Type II reports, UK public sector contracts require Cyber Essentials Plus, payment processing mandates PCI DSS compliance, and healthcare data handling requires HIPAA or DSPT sign-off. We help organisations navigate these requirements efficiently — conducting gap assessments, building remediation roadmaps, implementing required controls, and preparing for audit — without the six-figure consulting bills that traditional compliance firms charge.

Our security audit and compliance services cover ISO 27001 Information Security Management System design, implementation, and certification support; SOC 2 Type I and Type II readiness assessments and evidence pack preparation; Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification assistance; PCI DSS gap assessment and remediation for merchants and service providers; GDPR Article 32 technical security measure reviews; and NHS DSPT compliance for healthcare organisations. We have guided over 40 organisations through their first compliance certification.

Critically, we build compliance frameworks that also improve your actual security posture — not just paperwork that satisfies an auditor. Controls are implemented with automation where possible (Infrastructure as Code, policy-as-code, automated evidence collection) so ongoing compliance monitoring is sustainable for your team without manual overhead. We remain available to answer auditor questions during the formal audit process, at no additional cost.

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Technologies We Use
ISO 27001 SOC 2 Type II PCI DSS Cyber Essentials Plus GDPR Art.32 NHS DSPT Vanta Drata AWS Security Hub Terraform
What We Deliver
  • Gap assessment report against your target framework with risk-prioritised remediation list
  • Information security policy suite aligned to ISO 27001 Annex A controls
  • Risk register, treatment plan, and asset inventory documentation
  • Technical control implementation: access management, logging, encryption, patching
  • Evidence collection framework and automated compliance monitoring configuration
  • Audit preparation support: auditor liaison, evidence pack review, and finding responses

Why RapideKops?

  • We have guided ISO 27001, SOC 2, and Cyber Essentials certifications — not just consultants who read the standards
  • Remediation roadmap prioritised by audit risk and implementation effort — no unnecessary gold-plating
  • Policy templates that reflect how your organisation actually operates — not copy-pasted generic documents
  • Automated evidence collection reduces ongoing compliance overhead to hours per quarter, not weeks
  • We attend and support the formal audit — not just hand over documentation and disappear
  • Controls deliver real security improvement alongside the compliance checkbox
How We Work

Our Delivery Process

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Gap Assessment

We assess your current controls against your target framework, produce a prioritised gap register, and estimate remediation effort and timeline for your certification programme.

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Policy & Control Design

We draft your information security policy suite, risk register, and control implementation plan — reviewed and approved by your team before implementation begins.

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Remediation Implementation

We implement required technical controls (access management, logging, encryption, vulnerability management) and automate evidence collection where possible.

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Audit Preparation & Support

We compile your evidence pack, conduct a pre-audit internal review, and support you throughout the formal audit — available to respond to auditor queries in real time.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between ISO 27001 and SOC 2?
ISO 27001 is an international standard for an Information Security Management System — it certifies that you have a systematic framework for managing information security risks. SOC 2 is a US-origin framework that certifies your controls over security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. UK and European enterprise customers typically request ISO 27001. US enterprise customers typically request SOC 2 Type II. Many organisations pursue both.
How long does ISO 27001 certification typically take?
From gap assessment to initial certification audit typically takes 6–12 months, depending on the maturity of your existing security controls. Organisations with strong existing controls and good documentation can complete the process in 4–6 months. SOC 2 Type I can be achieved in 3–4 months; Type II requires a minimum 6-month observation period after controls are in place.
What is Cyber Essentials Plus and does our organisation need it?
Cyber Essentials Plus is a UK government-backed certification requiring independent verification of five basic security controls: firewalls, secure configuration, access control, malware protection, and patch management. It is mandatory for UK central government suppliers and increasingly required by NHS, MOD, and local government supply chains. It is the most cost-effective security certification for UK businesses and the right starting point before ISO 27001.
Do we need to hire a full-time CISO to achieve ISO 27001?
No — many organisations achieve ISO 27001 with a virtual CISO (vCISO) arrangement rather than a full-time hire. We provide vCISO services covering the ISMS ownership, risk management programme, and audit liaison functions required for certification, at a fraction of the cost of a senior full-time security hire. This is the most cost-effective path for organisations under 200 employees.
What happens if we fail a compliance audit?
Audit failures are usually addressable within a defined remediation period rather than requiring a full restart. We conduct a pre-audit internal review specifically to identify issues before the formal auditor does — so failures during the actual audit are rare. If findings do arise during the audit, we work with you to implement the required remediation and support the follow-up assessment.

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