Good compliance programs don't require a fancy platform

Compliance automation platforms such as Vanta, Strike Graph, Drata, etc., offer varying levels of assistance in achieving compliance with frameworks like SOC 2, HIPAA, or ISO 27001. These platforms can help companies understand how their internal operations map to compliance criteria and automate certain processes, particularly around audits. However, they may not be able to provide precise custom Control Statements that scale for a company's growth. To ensure a successful compliance program, it is crucial to retain the help of an expert, do what you say you are doing, internally manage Control Statements and resources, use a reliable auditing partner, and spread out the workload among team members with specific roles. Ultimately, embracing and learning your compliance framework is essential for maintaining internal accountability and ensuring that a company understands its operating processes in the context of any given compliance framework.