Work with assessors who understand cloud-native environments and auditor expectations.
Find the Gaps Before Your Auditor Does
Security compliance gap assessments built for SaaS companies on a deadline.
- Get a clear map of what’s missing before auditors show up
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- Receive remediation plans according to your operations
Licenses and Certifications
Know Where You Stand Before the Audit Starts
Most SaaS companies don’t fail SOC 2 audits because they have bad security. They fail because they didn’t know what was missing until it was too late.
A cybersecurity gap assessment gives you confidence upfront. You'll see exactly which controls are in place, which ones need work, and what evidence you're missing - before an auditor ever looks at your environment.
What makes Render different:
Assessors who have sat in the in-house GRC seat
We know your tools – AWS, GitHub, Octopus, not fax machines
We are auditors by trade, so we can anticipate exactly what you’re auditors will be looking for
No 50-page reports full of generic recommendations
Solutions That Identify Gaps in Your System
Testimonials
We had another great experience working with Render Compliance for our SOC 2 audit. Beau and Matthew were very thorough, taking the time to carefully evaluate our systems and controls while providing clear guidance throughout the process. Their detailed approach gave us confidence that our security and compliance practices were effectively implemented. We appreciate their expertise and highly recommend them.
Adam Saladino
I highly recommend Render Compliance to any company looking for a reliable SOC 2 audit.
They demonstrated an excellent approach and provided great coaching throughout the entire process. What we valued most was how well-balanced the collaboration was—maintaining strict auditor independence while remaining highly approachable and easy to communicate with.
I can confidently recommend Render Compliance to anyone looking for a dependable and professional SOC 2 attestation.
Dorota Wojcik
Having previously worked with the Big 3 auditing firms, I can confidently say that Render Compliance is, without a doubt, the best auditor I have ever partnered with. They are currently working with us on our SOC 2 Type 2 audits, and their approach has been a breath of fresh air. From day one, they were incredibly quick to learn the unique nuances of our environment, completely bypassing the typical sluggish on-boarding process you get with larger firms. Their efficiency is unmatched, yet they remain highly flexible and deeply responsive to our team’s ongoing needs. If you want a rigorous, high-quality audit without the usual friction and bureaucracy, Render Compliance is the obvious choice.
Tyler Ford
Render Compliance made our SOC 2 Type 2 assessment remarkably smooth. Their team was responsive, deeply knowledgeable, and proactive in guiding us through evidence collection and control validation. They translated complex requirements into clear, actionable steps, kept the process on schedule, and were always available to answer questions. The engagement felt like a true partnership, and we came away with both a clean report and a stronger security posture.
Anonymous
Selecting Render Compliance for our initial SOC 2 Type 2 audit was an excellent decision. Beau and his team maintained constant communication and were helpful and professional throughout the entire process. We had a great experience and look forward to partnering with them again for our future compliance requirements. Our sincere thanks to Beau and the whole team at Render Compliance.
Sarah Campbell
Working with Render Compliance on our SOC 2 Type II examination was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their team brought deep technical knowledge, clear communication, and a genuinely collaborative approach to every phase of the audit — from controls scoping through evidence review and final report. They challenged us constructively where it mattered and made the entire process feel like a partnership rather than an inspection. We’ll be working with Render again without hesitation.
Jeffrey Venditto
Render delivered on every aspect of our SOC 2 audit experience. The Render team was proactive in communicating with us, they answered our questions in a timely manner and overall delivered a first class audit experience. They went beyond just checking the audit box while remaining very easy and professional to work with. We are looking forward to working with them for several more years.
Ram Cherala
I have had a great experience working with Render Compliance – you have both been so helpful in every respect. I find it difficult to imagine how the engagement could have been better. I would love to work with Render again in the future.
Alex Shaw
From start to finish our experience with Render Compliance has been fantastic. They were transparent and helpful throughout the audit process and supported us with several out-of-scope queries and requests. We plan to work with them again on future audits. I highly recommend them.
Ian Clarkson
Why Service Organizations Trust Render Compliance
SaaS-Native Thinking
We know your tools – AWS, GitHub, Stripe, the works. No explaining what a deployment pipeline is.
Auditors Who've Seen It
Every project staffed with small teams of experienced assessors, not first-year associates learning on your dime.
Built-In Audit Platform
Our Yak platform keeps everything organized. It’s free for clients and makes the actual audit way smoother.
Speed Without Shortcuts
Fast turnaround because we’re efficient, not because we’re cutting corners.
Clear Communication
You’ll talk directly with your assessment lead. No black-box process or mystery timelines.
How Our Compliance Gap Assessment Works
Schedule a Free ConsultationScoping Call
We learn about your environment, timeline, and what’s driving the assessment. Usually takes 30 minutes.
Documentation Review
Your team shares existing policies, procedures, and evidence. Our assessors dig in and start mapping.
Technical Assessment
Configurations, access controls, monitoring setup – we review how your controls actually work in practice.
Gap Analysis
Everything gets mapped against SOC 2 requirements. You’ll see exactly what’s covered and what’s not.
Remediation Roadmap
Findings get prioritized into an action plan. No 100-page reports that sit in a drawer.
Audit Prep Support
Questions come up as you fix things. We’re available to help you get it right.
Our Latest Articles
We publish educational content to help you understand compliance requirements and prepare for your audit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a cybersecurity gap assessment take?
That depends entirely on your organization’s goals and its capabilities. We ascribe to the timeless aphorism “garbage in, garbage out”, so likely the larger the undertaking, and the better you want to set yourself up for long-term success, the longer it will take. In practice, most often we see remediation periods between 1 and 12 months.
What's the difference between a gap assessment and an actual SOC 2 audit?
A gap assessment is a practice run. We identify issues so you can fix them before the audit. The audit itself is the formal examination that produces your SOC 2 report.
Do we need a gap assessment if we're already using Drata or Vanta?
These platforms can provide good content templates and a great way to organize control management and automate evidence collection, but they can’t tell you how an auditor will evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of the controls in practice. A gap assessment removes guesswork and gives you confidence that your setup will hold up under auditor scrutiny.
What if we find a lot of gaps?
That’s actually the point. Better to know now than during the audit. We’ll prioritize findings so you can tackle the critical stuff first.
Can you help us fix the gaps you find?
If we are performing the external audit, our consulting services are limited to pointing out gaps and communicating our expectations as clearly as possible ahead of the audit.
However, if you engage Render Compliance solely for consulting services, we provide turnkey compliance management services, including consulting, implementation, and ongoing maintenance and audit support.
How soon before our audit should we do a gap assessment?
Three to six months out is ideal. That gives you time to fix issues without rushing. Tighter timelines can work, but you’ll have less room to maneuver.
For more complex organizations, the larger ship takes longer to turn, and you may need up to 12 months or longer to prepare effectively.