Kobalt.io pairs the right compliance automation platform with a hands-on security team that builds the real security foundation behind your certification. The audit is the milestone. Security that scales with your business is the goal.
We're certified partners with Vanta, Scrut, and Drata, and bring the same compliance expertise to any other GRC platform. Our team configures your platform, writes your policies, runs remediation, and stands in the room with your auditor through certification. Whether you're choosing a platform for the first time or already have a license, we run the program.
A GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platform is software that connects to your cloud infrastructure, SaaS tools, and endpoints, then automatically collects the evidence required for compliance certifications.
Instead of manually exporting your AWS settings or pulling user access logs every quarter, the platform does it continuously and maps each piece of evidence to the specific control it satisfies. For most compliance frameworks, a GRC platform is the starting point.
Connects to your cloud and SaaS stack and pulls compliance evidence continuously, so nothing falls through the cracks before audit week.
Every piece of evidence is automatically mapped to the specific controls required by SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and other frameworks.
Your team sees exactly where you stand at any moment: no more spreadsheet audits or manual status checks.
Flags new gaps as your stack changes, so you stay certified between annual audits instead of scrambling at renewal time.
A GRC platform is important. Automated evidence collection, continuous monitoring, framework mapping: these are real time savers. But they are the structured, repeatable part of compliance: the 40% that a well-built tool can handle on its own.
The other 60% is judgment work: tailoring policies to how your organization actually operates, fixing the misconfigurations the platform flagged, scoping your system description so it holds under auditor scrutiny, and defending your controls when an auditor pushes back. That is the work our team owns. The platform handles the data. Kobalt.io handles the program. The result is not just a certificate; it's a security foundation you can stand behind.
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Certified with Vanta, Scrut, and Drata. Experienced with any GRC platform. Not sure which fits your stack? Book a call and we'll recommend based on your infrastructure, budget, and target frameworks.
Vanta is the market leader in trust management. Deepest integrations, widest auditor ecosystem, and the most recognized name in SMB compliance automation. Kobalt.io is Vanta's #1 Global Service Partner, with 500+ mutual clients across 5 continents.
See our Vanta programScrut is a compliance automation platform with solid multi-framework support and growing enterprise adoption. A strong option for teams that want automation depth with straightforward onboarding.
See our Scrut programDrata offers clean interface, strong automation, and a developer-friendly setup experience. Popular with engineering-led teams running their first SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification.
See our Drata programAlready on a different GRC platform? We bring the compliance expertise regardless of which tool you're running. Book a call and we'll work with what you have.
Every program includes GRC platform configuration, policy development, risk management, and audit support. Pick the tier that fits your team size and timeline.
Teams that want a dedicated security analyst without a full compliance program yet.
1 to 20 person orgs running their first SOC 2 or ISO 27001.
Growth-stage teams wanting a vCISO running compliance end-to-end.
Teams clearing an active SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audit on a fixed deadline.
Every Kobalt program runs the same six workstreams inside your GRC platform workspace. No deliverables left to your team's interpretation. Not checkbox compliance. Real security, built and owned end to end.
Framework selection, system scoping, GRC platform workspace alignment.
Cloud, SaaS, and endpoint integrations with continuous monitoring.
Custom policies (not templates), platform mappings, sign-off and version control.
Gap-to-action translation, cloud security fixes, effort and risk weighting on every finding.
Mock audit, auditor selection, evidence package ownership through certification.
Continuous monitoring, SLA-bound remediation, annual recertification, new-framework add-ons.
Organizations across North America, Europe, and APAC have used Kobalt.io to achieve and maintain compliance certifications.
SOC 2 Type I in as little as 8 weeks from kickoff. ISO 27001 in 3 to 5 months vs. the 6 to 12 month industry average.
We own the program. Your engineers build the product. You show up for working sessions and decisions, we handle the rest.
"Kobalt.io acted as our virtual CISO, providing the expertise and support we needed every step of the way. They didn't just tell us what to do; they helped us understand why it was important and how it fit into our business."
"Kobalt.io's vCISO provided clear guidance and support, managing our ISO 27001 compliance process with ease. It's so much easier to work with them than if we had to start from scratch."
"The Kobalt.io team is such a good team to work with. It didn't take long to recognize that they are extremely knowledgeable about the requirements of an ISO audit. We were very happy with the detailed report and informative sessions we received."
A GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platform is software that automates evidence collection for compliance certifications. It connects to your cloud, SaaS tools, and endpoints and continuously maps activity to the controls required by frameworks like SOC 2 or ISO 27001. It does not replace the people who interpret the evidence, write your policies, or defend your controls to an auditor: that is what Kobalt.io does.
The right platform depends on your stack, your target frameworks, and your budget. If you're unsure, book a call, we'll recommend based on your specific situation and won't push you toward any one platform.
The platform automates evidence collection, a critical step that saves hundreds of hours. But it doesn't write your policies, fix your misconfigurations, or speak for your controls at audit time. Most SMBs that try to run compliance with just the platform stall in the first 90 days. A managed service keeps the program moving, assigns clear ownership to every deliverable, and gets you to certification without burning out your engineering team.
SOC 2 Type I: typically 8 weeks from kickoff to report. ISO 27001: typically 3 to 5 months to initial certification, compared to the 6 to 12 month industry average. Timelines vary based on how mature your existing controls are and how quickly your team can complete assigned work. We'll give you a realistic estimate on the first call.
Programs start at $1,350 / month. The right tier depends on your team size, target frameworks, and whether you need ongoing monitoring alongside the compliance program. FullStart packages (for teams that need to move fast on a live audit) start at $10,000. GRC platform licenses are sold separately. We'll quote a fixed program before the first call ends.