Author: Payal Wadhwa

SOC 1 Bridge Letters: Keeping Stakeholder Confidence Intact

If you’ve completed a SOC 1 (System and Organization Controls 1) audit, you know that tasks like testing and documenting controls don’t end with the final report. Often, there’s a gap between your audit period and your client’s year-end.  This is where a bridge letter comes in. It’s a simple way of saying, “Nothing major…

What Is a FedRAMP Audit? Why It Matters, Process, and Preparation Steps

The federal government spent over $17 billion on cloud services in 2024. But accessing this massive market requires more than a great product. It demands rigorous security validation. To achieve that, Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) looking to work with federal agencies must comply with the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP).  FedRAMP is a…

Honest Vanta Review: What It Gets Right  and Where It Falls Short

If you’ve been evaluating compliance automation tools, Vanta has likely made it into your list. It’s one of the most recognized platforms in security compliance, offering support for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and more. Known for its clean UI and quick time-to-value, Vanta promises a smoother path to audit-readiness. And it does…

ISO 9001 Audit Explained: Types, Cost, How to Prepare, & More

When quality is central to how your business runs—manufacturing, logistics, or service delivery—ISO 9001 audits are part of the equation. They test whether your systems hold up, not just in theory but in actual daily work. Miss, and you risk delays, failed deals, or repeat issues that should’ve been caught earlier.  Understanding how this audit…

A Complete Guide to FedRAMP Training (2025 Updated)

Cloud security threats are rising. Misconfigurations, breaches, and vendor risks continue to expose sensitive systems. For federal agencies, those risks carry national impact. To safeguard government data in the cloud, the US government enforces strict security requirements through the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). Getting authorized under FedRAMP is a detailed process. Training…

Understanding FedRAMP Controls: An Up-to-date Guide (2025)

Let’s say your cloud platform is preparing for FedRAMP. You’ve likely heard terms like NIST controls, SSPs, and security audits in early planning calls. But what do these controls actually include? How many are relevant to your system? And how do they connect to the larger compliance process? These questions come up early and often—and…