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# A-LIGN (a-lign.com) 
 
> A-LIGN is the leading cybersecurity compliance partner, trusted by over 1000s of organizations worldwide to navigate the complexities of compliance, audit, and risk. 

Founded in 2009, A-LIGN delivers high-quality, efficient audits across frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, CMMC, ISO 42001, PCI, and HITRUST. 

 

## Services 

- [SOC 1](https://www.a-lign.com/service/soc-1)

- [SOC 2](https://www.a-lign.com/service/soc-2)

- [ISO 27001](https://www.a-lign.com/service/iso-27001-certification)

- [ISO 27701](https://www.a-lign.com/service/iso-27701-certification)

- [ISO 22301](https://www.a-lign.com/service/iso-22301)

- [ISO 42001](https://www.a-lign.com/service/iso-42001)

- [Healthcare Compliance Services](https://www.a-lign.com/healthcare)

- [HITRUST](https://www.a-lign.com/service/hitrust)

- [HIPAA](https://www.a-lign.com/service/hipaa)

- [Federal Compliance Services](https://www.a-lign.com/government)

- [FedRAMP](https://www.a-lign.com/service/fedramp)

- [StateRAMP](https://www.a-lign.com/service/stateramp)

- [FISMA](https://www.a-lign.com/service/fisma)

- [CMMC](https://www.a-lign.com/service/cmmc-certification)

- [NIST 800-171](https://www.a-lign.com/service/nist-800-171)

- [PCI DSS](https://www.a-lign.com/service/pci-dss)

- [PCI SSF](https://www.a-lign.com/service/pci-ssf)

- [Penetration testing](https://www.a-lign.com/service/penetration-testing)

- [Red team services](https://www.a-lign.com/service/red-team-services)

- [Ransomware preparedness assessment](https://www.a-lign.com/service/ransomware-preparedness)

- [Social engineering](https://www.a-lign.com/service/social-engineering)

- [Vulnerability assessment service](https://www.a-lign.com/service/vulnerability-assessment)

- [GDPR](https://www.a-lign.com/service/gdpr)

- [CCPA/CPRA](https://www.a-lign.com/service/ccpa-cpra)

- [International Compliance Services](https://www.a-lign.com/service/international-compliance-services)

- [Multi-Framework Audit Services](https://www.a-lign.com/service/multi-framework)

- [Microsoft SSPA](https://www.a-lign.com/service/microsoft-sspa)

- [NIS2 Directive](https://www.a-lign.com/service/nis2)

- [C5](https://www.a-lign.com/service/c5-attestation)

- [SOX 404](https://www.a-lign.com/service/sox-404)

- [CSA STAR](https://www.a-lign.com/service/csa-star)

- [Business continuity & disaster recovery](https://www.a-lign.com/service/business-continuity-disaster-recovery)

- [Limited Access Death Master File](https://www.a-lign.com/service/death-master-file)

 

## Technology 
> With A-SCEND, evidence is mapped to multiple audit frameworks, allowing you to tackle multiple audits in a single motion. If you’ve completed a SOC 2, you’ve already submitted much of the required evidence for additional common frameworks. 

- [Maximize audit efficiency with an audit management platform](https://www.a-lign.com/a-scend) 

 

## Key Resources

### SOC 2 

- [What is SOC 2? Complete Guide to SOC 2 Reports and Compliance](https://www.a-lign.com/articles/what-is-soc-2-complete-guide-audits-and-compliance) 

- [SOC 2 Checklist: Preparing for a SOC 2 Audit](https://www.a-lign.com/articles/soc-2-checklist) 

- [A Guide to SOC 2 Reporting: What Is a SOC 2 Report?](https://www.a-lign.com/articles/soc-2-reporting) 

- [Everything You Need to Know: SOC 2 Examination](https://www.a-lign.com/resources/everything-you-need-to-know-soc-2-examination) 

### ISO 27001 

- [ISO 27001: Everything You Need to Know](https://www.a-lign.com/articles/blog-everything-you-need-to-know-about-iso27001-certification)

- [What’s the Difference Between ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 27001:2013?](https://www.a-lign.com/articles/blog-whats-the-difference-between-iso-27001-2013-and-iso-27001-2022) 

- [ISO 27001 Buyer’s Guide](https://www.a-lign.com/articles/iso-27001-buyers-guide) 

- [The ISO 27001 Certification Process](https://www.a-lign.com/resources/iso-27001-certification-process) 

### ISO 42001 

- [Understanding ISO 42001: The World’s First AI Management System Standard](https://www.a-lign.com/articles/understanding-iso-42001)

- [The Ultimate Guide to ISO 42001 Webinar](https://www.a-lign.com/resources/the-ultimate-guide-to-iso-42001-webinar) 

- [ISO 42001 Buyer’s Guide](https://www.a-lign.com/articles/iso-42001-buyers-guide) 

- [The Intersection of ISO 42001 and ISO 27001](https://www.a-lign.com/articles/iso-42001-vs-iso-27001) 

- [ISO 42001 Checklist – Prepare for AI Compliance](https://www.a-lign.com/articles/iso-42001-checklist)

### CMMC 

- [CMMC Buyer’s Guide: How To Choose a C3PAO](https://www.a-lign.com/articles/cmmc-buyers-guide) 

- [Breaking Down the CMMC Assessment Process](https://www.a-lign.com/articles/cmmc-assessment-process) 

- [CMMC checklist Your guide to preparing for CMMC certification](https://www.a-lign.com/resources/cmmc-checklist-download) 

- [CMMC Phase 1: Why Contractors Shouldn’t Bet Everything on Self-Attestation](https://www.a-lign.com/articles/cmmc-phase-1-contract-requirements) 

- [CMMC Corner: Your FAQs Answered](https://www.a-lign.com/articles/cmmc-faq) 

### Penetration Testing 

- [Why Are Penetration Tests Important?](https://www.a-lign.com/articles/blog-why-are-penetration-tests-important) 

- [Combining Penetration Testing & ISO 27001 Audit for Enhanced Security Assessment](https://www.a-lign.com/articles/combining-penetration-testing-iso-27001) 

- [Penetration Testing’s Crucial Role in SOC 2 Audits for Security Assessment & Risk Mitigation](https://www.a-lign.com/articles/penetration-testings-soc-2-audits-security-assessment-risk-mitigation)

- [A Comprehensive Checklist for Penetration Testing Readiness](https://www.a-lign.com/articles/penetration-testing-checklist) 

- [Debunking Myths About Pen Testing with Your Audit Firm](https://www.a-lign.com/articles/debunking-myths-about-pen-testing-with-your-audit-firm)  

## Contact 

- [Contact us](https://www.a-lign.com/contact)