Comparisons
The best ISO 27001 compliance software in 2026
ISO 27001 demands governance artefacts SOC 2 does not. Here is which platforms handle an ISMS properly.
From the compliance team
Guides on getting, and staying, audit-ready
What auditors actually check, how long each framework takes, what it costs, and how to run a programme after the certificate. Written by the people who run Certifyi engagements, updated as the frameworks change.
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Comparisons
The best SOC 2 compliance software in 2026
An honest comparison of SOC 2 platforms including Vanta, Drata, Secureframe, Sprinto, Scrut and Certifyi, with where each genuinely wins.
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GRC
How to prepare for an auditor evidence request
Fieldwork goes badly when evidence is assembled reactively. Here is how to prepare so the request list is routine.
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Security
How to run access reviews auditors will accept
Access reviews are a top audit finding because they are performed but not evidenced. Here is how to run one that holds up.
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GRC
Automated vs manual evidence collection: what auditors accept
Auditors accept both, but they are not equal in cost or reliability. Here is where each works and where manual evidence fails.
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TPRM
Vendor risk management for small teams
You cannot assess every vendor equally. Here is a tiered approach that satisfies auditors without consuming your week.
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Security
How to handle security questionnaires without stalling deals
Security review is often the longest step in enterprise sales. Here is how to compress it from weeks to days.
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GRC
Do you need a compliance hire or a compliance platform?
A platform without an owner stalls. A hire without tooling drowns. Here is how to decide which you need first, honestly.
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Comparisons
The hidden costs of compliance platforms nobody quotes you
The subscription is the number you are quoted. Here are the six costs that appear later and how to surface them during evaluation.
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Comparisons
Compliance automation pricing compared: Vanta, Drata, Secureframe and Certifyi
None of the major platforms publish list pricing. Here are the market ranges, the hidden fees, and how the cost models differ.
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GDPR
GDPR data subject requests: a workflow that actually works
DSARs have a one-month clock. Here is a workflow that meets the deadline without derailing your engineering team.
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GDPR
GDPR for SaaS: lawful basis and data mapping done properly
Most GDPR programmes fail at the first two steps. Here is how to map data and choose a lawful basis you can defend.
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