How Ankar reached SOC 2 readiness in 2 weeks
and ISO 27001 in just 3 weeks
Company Overview
Ankar AI
Ankar is an AI-driven startup specializing in software solutions that help large enterprises protect their intellectual property, patents, and technology assets. Given the sensitive nature of their work, security is a critical priority. Recently backed by Index Ventures in a Series A funding round, Ankar is focused on rapid expansion, scaling their engineering team, and continuously innovating to stay ahead of competitors.
The Challenge
Navigating Compliance Roadblocks
Before engaging with Bastion, Ankar faced significant challenges in obtaining SOC 2 Type 2 certification. They had initially spent nine months working with a competitor to achieve compliance but were left frustrated by the lack of progress. Key challenges included:
- Limited Bandwidth: With a small but dedicated development team, Ankar lacked the internal resources to oversee compliance efforts.
- Lack of Accountability: The previous compliance provider did not offer hands-on guidance, leaving Ankar without a clear process owner to drive SOC 2 completion.
- Complex Security Implementation: Ankar needed to implement additional security measures, including MDM (Mobile Device Management), vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing, but lacked a consolidated approach.
- Customer Requirements: Enterprise clients required SOC 2 certification as a prerequisite for full-scale deployment, making compliance an urgent business need.
The Solution
A Tailored Approach to Security and Compliance
Bastion provided Ankar with an integrated approach to security and compliance, helping them streamline the certification process with:
- Customized Security Controls: Rather than forcing Ankar to follow a generic compliance framework, Bastion tailored security controls to align with their AI-driven business model.
- Single Point of Contact: A dedicated expert managed all security-related integrations, including vulnerability scanning, static code analysis, phishing campaigns, and web filtering, reducing operational complexity.
- Comprehensive Compliance Management: Bastion handled end-to-end coordination with auditors, eliminating the need for Ankar to navigate complex audit requirements themselves.
- Hands-on Implementation: Bastion’s team provided hands-on help with cloud security configuration, reducing the workload on Ankar’s engineers and accelerating readiness.
We started with a competitor but made no progress. Bastion provided real security expertise, hands-on support, and automation that truly reduced our workload—making the switch a no-brainer.
Tamar Gomez
CEO, Ankar
The Impact
SOC 2 Readiness in under 15 hours of work
By partnering with Bastion, Ankar achieved remarkable improvements in their compliance journey:
- SOC 2 Readiness in Just Two Weeks: After struggling for nine months with a competitor, Ankar was ready to launch their SOC 2 Type 2 observation phase in only 14 days.
- Minimal Time Investment: The entire audit process required less than 15 hours of Ankar’s internal resources, allowing their team to focus on product development.
- Seamless Auditor Coordination: Bastion managed all interactions with auditors, streamlining communication and reducing back-and-forth queries.
- Accelerated ISO 27001 Certification: After successfully completing SOC 2, a new client required ISO 27001 compliance. Ankar achieved ISO 27001 certification in just six weeks—far faster than the industry norm of several months.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Ankar improved their overall security infrastructure with a fully managed compliance platform, automated security monitoring, and a centralized Trust Center for trans
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