Audit & Compliance
Walk into your audit already knowing the outcome.
Readiness assessments and gap analysis for ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS and NIST — turning compliance from an annual scramble into a managed, evidence-backed programme.
The problems this solves
Sound familiar?
Audits reveal gaps at the worst time
Discovering missing controls during an audit costs time, fees and credibility with customers waiting on the result.
Compliance becomes paperwork
Policies written to tick boxes fail in practice — and auditors increasingly test whether controls actually operate.
Customer security questionnaires pile up
Enterprise buyers demand evidence of security posture. Ad-hoc answers slow down your sales cycle.
No one owns the roadmap
Without clear ownership, remediation of audit findings drifts and the same gaps return next year.
What the engagement includes
In scope, in detail
- ISO/IEC 27001 readiness assessment and gap analysis
- SOC 2 (Type I & II) readiness preparation
- PCI DSS scope and controls gap analysis
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework alignment review
- Policy, procedure and evidence review
- Remediation roadmap with prioritised, owner-assigned actions
Systems & technologies
Aligned standards
Standards listed describe the frameworks our methodology aligns with — not certifications held by Softous Solutions.
How we deliver
A methodology you can hold us to
01
Scope & framework selection
We confirm which framework, which business units and which systems are in scope — and what the audit will test.
02
Gap analysis
Control-by-control assessment against the framework, identifying what exists, what is partial and what is missing.
03
Evidence & practice review
We check that documented controls are actually operating — the difference between passing an audit and passing on paper.
04
Roadmap & support
A prioritised remediation plan with realistic effort estimates, plus support as your team implements it.
What you receive
- Control-by-control gap analysis
- Readiness assessment report
- Prioritised remediation roadmap
- Evidence organisation guidance
- Management summary for leadership and boards
Common questions
FAQs
Do you certify us to ISO 27001?
No — certification is issued by accredited certification bodies, and independence matters. We prepare you thoroughly so the formal audit goes smoothly.
How long does readiness preparation take?
It depends on your starting point and scope. A gap analysis typically takes two to four weeks; the roadmap then sets a realistic path to audit readiness.
We need SOC 2 for a customer deal. Where do we start?
Start with a readiness assessment. We identify the fastest credible route to the report your customer needs, and help you avoid common first-audit failures.
Can you help maintain compliance after the audit?
Yes. Ongoing support can be structured through our Virtual CISO service, keeping controls operating and evidence current between audits.
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