Should we pursue SOC 2 or ISO 27001?

SOC 2 is common among U.S. software and service companies, while ISO 27001 is widely recognized internationally. Start with what your customers ask for. Many controls overlap, so one can support the other.

What is the difference between SOC 2 Type I and Type II?

Type I evaluates the design of your controls at a point in time. Type II evaluates how well those controls operated over a period, usually several months.

Does CFBTEL issue certificates or audit reports?

No. We prepare your organization and support the audit. Certificates and reports come from independent certification bodies, assessors, or CPA firms.

Is NIST a certification?

Generally, no. NIST publishes frameworks and controls. Some contracts require you to follow them and to document or assess your compliance.

Solutions

Prove your security with recognized standards

Customers and partners want evidence that you protect their data. Recognized standards give you a proven structure and a credible way to show your work.

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Standards & Certification

Standards we prepare you for

ISO 27001 Certification
A globally recognized standard for building and running an information security management system.
- ISMS design
- Risk treatment
- Certification audit readiness
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NIST Compliance
Frameworks and controls that strengthen security and support work with U.S. government agencies.
- Framework alignment
- System security plans
- Continuous monitoring
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PCI DSS Compliance
Security requirements for organizations that store, process, or transmit payment card data.
- Gap assessments
- Remediation support
- Self-Assessment Questionnaire guidance
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SOC 2 Certification
An independent CPA attestation of how a service organization protects customer data.
- Readiness assessment
- Control documentation
- Type I and Type II audit support
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Select

Start with the standard your customers expect.

SOC 2, PCI DSS, NIST, or ISO 27001. The right one depends on who is asking.

Why it matters

Why recognized standards pay off

A standard replaces guesswork with a defined set of controls. It also answers the security questions that appear in sales reviews, vendor questionnaires, and contracts.

The right choice depends on who is asking. Enterprise software buyers often request SOC 2, international customers often look for ISO 27001, federal work points to NIST, and payment card data brings PCI DSS.

A standard may be right for you if:

Large customers send you security questionnaires
You are losing deals without an audit report
You accept or process payment cards
You pursue federal or defense contracts
You want a more structured security program

Implement

Every control in its place.

We measure where you stand, then build the controls, policies, and evidence you need.

How it works

Our path to audit day

1
Select
We help you choose the standard your customers expect.
2
Assess
We measure your current controls against its requirements.
3
Implement
We build the controls, policies, and evidence you need.
4
Validate
We support your auditor and help you stay ready.

Compare

How the standards compare

Standard	Best known for	How it is validated
ISO 27001	Information security management systems	Certification by an accredited certification body
NIST	U.S. government security frameworks and controls	Self-assessment or contract-specific assessment
PCI DSS	Protecting payment card data	Self-Assessment Questionnaire or Qualified Security Assessor
SOC 2	Controls at service organizations	Attestation report from an independent CPA firm

Validate

Ready for your auditor.

Independent assessors make the final call. We support the audit and help you stay ready.

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