Kobalt manages your full compliance program from GRC platform setup to audit report. Your engineering team stays focused on the product.
More than 1,000 cloud-native companies have trusted Kobalt to get them through SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and more. We run the evidence, write the policies, select and manage the auditor, and walk you through the entire process.
Whether you are closing a US enterprise deal, entering a regulated market, or competing for government contracts, Kobalt has the framework expertise to get you there. Most clients start with one and expand over time.
Not sure which framework to start with? Kobalt's first call is always a scoping conversation. We review your deal pipeline, your customer geography, and any in-flight procurement holds to identify which certification will unblock the most revenue, fastest.
GRC platforms handle what they do best: automated evidence collection, control monitoring, and framework mapping. That is roughly 40% of a compliance program. Kobalt manages the remaining 60% that software cannot automate.
That means policy customization for your actual tech stack, remediation work that fits your engineering roadmap, control ownership built around your org chart, and auditor defense when it counts. Kobalt writes the narratives. We answer the auditor's questions. We stand behind the report.
Kobalt is a certified partner with Vanta, Scrut, and Drata. If you are already on a platform, we step into your environment. If you are starting fresh, we help you select and configure the right tool for your program.
GRC Platform handles
40%Evidence collection, control monitoring, framework mapping, integrations
Kobalt handles
60%Policy writing, gap remediation, control ownership, audit prep, auditor defense
Every compliance program ends with an independent audit. Kobalt works with a curated pool of CPA firms and helps you select the right one based on your framework, your company size, and your timeline.
Covers 25+ frameworks with auditors across the US, EMEA, and APAC. Partners natively with Vanta, Drata, and 17+ GRC platforms. Approaches compliance from a security-first standpoint, not just a checklist.
Global CPA firm serving businesses from seed stage to enterprise. Known for efficient report delivery and a dedicated customer success team paired with each engagement.
Led by former Big 4 professionals, Insight Assurance combines deep audit expertise with AI-powered workflows to deliver faster, more efficient engagements with minimal disruption to your team.
Tech-enabled audit firm pairing AI-technology with experienced CPA professionals. Strong track record working with SaaS and tech companies of all stages. PCAOB registered, risk-focused audit methodology.
The number one issuer of SOC 2 reports and a HITRUST market leader. Top 3 FedRAMP assessor. Covers AI governance (ISO 42001) and NIS2 alongside the full compliance stack.
Kobalt recommends the right auditor based on your framework, budget, and timeline, and prepares your evidence package so the engagement runs cleanly. We make sure you show up ready to show your compliance as fast as possible.
Get a recommendationEvery program includes GRC platform setup, 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.
For most North American SaaS companies, SOC 2 is the right first step. It is what enterprise procurement teams ask for most often, and it creates the security foundation that other frameworks build on. If you are targeting European markets or handling EU personal data, GDPR runs well in parallel. If your prospects are in healthcare, HIPAA may be the blocker. Kobalt's first call is always a scoping conversation to identify what is actually holding up your deals.
SOC 2 Type I typically takes 8 to 12 weeks from kickoff to report. SOC 2 Type II requires a minimum observation period of six months. ISO 27001 certification typically takes three to six months depending on your starting posture. GDPR readiness can be reached in six to eight weeks. When multiple frameworks run in parallel, shared evidence collection reduces total effort by up to 40%.
Kobalt works with a pool of independent CPA firms including Prescient Security, Johanson Group, Insight Assurance, Sensiba, and A-LIGN. Auditor selection depends on your framework, your company size, your timeline, and your budget. Kobalt manages the auditor relationship throughout, including evidence submission, auditor questions, and report review. You do not need to manage that relationship directly.
SOC 2 is a US-originated attestation report governed by the AICPA. It is what most North American enterprise buyers request. ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized certification, more common in Europe, the UK, and Asia-Pacific, and with public sector and manufacturing buyers. The two frameworks share significant control overlap and are often pursued together. Kobalt runs both programs in parallel where it makes sense, using shared evidence collection to reduce total effort.
Yes. Kobalt is a certified partner with Vanta, Scrut, and Drata, and works within whichever platform you are already on. If you are starting from scratch, Kobalt will recommend the right platform based on your framework, your team size, and your budget. GRC platform setup and configuration are included in all Kobalt programs. For a full comparison of supported platforms, see our GRC Platform page.
Yes. Kobalt helps clients complete and respond to security questionnaires from enterprise prospects. GRC platforms include Trust Center features that let you share your compliance posture directly with buyers, cutting questionnaire time significantly. For custom or lengthy questionnaires, Kobalt's analysts provide direct completion support as part of your program.