Author: Srividhya Karthik

Srividhya Karthik, is a Content Lead at Sprinto, she artfully transforms the complex world of compliance into accessible and intriguing reads. Srividhya has half a decade of experience under her belt in the compliance world across frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR and more. She is a formidable authority in the domain and guides readers with expertise and clarity.

Blogs, SOC 2

How to Perform a SOC 2 Risk Assessment

In the cult movie Wall Street, Gordon Gekko unapologetically proclaims, “I don’t throw darts at a board. I bet on sure things.” Don’t worry. This isn’t an article in adoration of his shameless villainy. We want to direct your attention to what he was particularly good at – hedging his risks before making a play….

Blogs, SOC 2

SOC 2 Compliance Cost 2026: Planning A Comprehensive Compliance Budget

TL,DR: SOC 2 certification cost typically ranges from $30,000 to $150,000, depending on audit scope, organization size, and readiness level. Type 1 audits run $5,000 to $25,000 (assessing control design at a point in time), while Type 2 audits run $7,000 to $50,000+ (testing control effectiveness over a 3 to 12 month period). Hidden costs…

Blogs, ISO 27001

Writing an Effective ISO 27001 Scope Statement Made Easy

Just like how a building is only as good as its foundation, your ISO 27001 certification is only as good as the scope of your Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). Writing the scope statement, therefore, is undeniably one of the most critical things you will do when you kickstart your ISO 27001 compliance journey. To…

Blogs, SOC 2

What is in SOC 2 Report Example – Detailed Breakdown

TL;DR SOC 2 reports are comprehensive assessments of an organization’s security controls, typically containing five main sections: Management Assertion, Independent Auditor’s Report, System Description, Trust Services Criteria and Test Results, and Other Information. The Independent Auditor’s Report section is crucial, providing an opinion on compliance (unqualified, qualified, adverse, or disclaimer), while the System Description offers…

Blogs, HIPAA

HIPAA-Compliant Website

TL,DR: A HIPAA compliant website protects patient data collected through forms, portals, chat, and integrations. It requires safeguards such as encryption, access controls, secure hosting, and audit logs. Healthcare websites should review vendors, consent flows, breach response, and data storage. Data breaches may be inevitable for healthcare organizations. But implementing HIPAA safeguards can go a…

Blogs, ISO 27001

ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability: A Comprehensive Guide to Annex A Controls

TL,DR: The SoA maps ISO 27001 risks to selected Annex A controls and evidence. It must justify included and excluded controls, showing why each decision fits your ISMS. The article explains how risk assessment and treatment plans shape an auditor-ready SoA. The importance of the Statement of Applicability in ISO 27001 cannot be overstated. It…