DRATA x AXIPRO
Axipro is a Drata Gold implementation partner. We combine hands-on compliance expertise with Drata’s automation platform so you get certified faster, with fewer surprises, and at a fraction of the cost of traditional consulting.
Drata Gold Partner
CREST Certified
ISO 27001 Certified
Trusted by 4,000+ companies
Drata automates the process. Axipro makes sure you pass.
Compliance automation platforms handle evidence collection and control monitoring brilliantly. But they can’t tell you whether your scope is right, your controls are defensible, or your evidence will hold up under audit. That’s where teams get stuck, and where timelines slip from weeks to months.
How the Axipro × Drata Accelerator Works
1. Scope & Gap Assessment (Week 1–2) We validate your scope, map your controls to your actual business operations, and identify gaps before Drata is configured — not after. You get a clear roadmap with no ambiguity about what’s needed.
2. Implementation & Readiness (Week 3–6) We configure Drata alongside your team, assign control ownership, build evidence workflows, and run a structured readiness review. Every finding gets resolved before your auditor sees it.
3. Audit Support & Certification (Week 7–8) We coordinate with your auditor, draft clarifications, manage remediation, and keep the process moving. You focus on your business — we handle the audit.
Drata Case Studies
See how our clients achieved compliance with Axipro + Drata:
Frequently Asked Questions
No. If you’re already on Drata, we’ll work within your existing setup. If you haven’t chosen a platform yet, we can help you evaluate whether Drata is the right fit, handle onboarding, and configure it alongside your compliance program from day one. We also work with teams using other platforms, though our deepest expertise is with Drata.
A typical SOC 2 engagement takes around 6 weeks from kickoff to audit-ready. The exact timeline depends on your current security posture, the framework(s) you’re pursuing, and how quickly your team can action items on their side. During the free readiness assessment, we’ll give you a realistic timeline based on where you actually stand — not a generic estimate.
We implement and manage compliance programs across SOC 2 Type I and II, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, CMMC, DORA, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, ISO 45001, R2, and SOX. If you need multiple frameworks, we build a unified program so you’re not duplicating effort across certifications.
Certification isn’t the finish line — it’s the beginning of an ongoing compliance obligation. Axipro offers continuous compliance management so your controls stay effective, your evidence stays current, and renewals don’t turn into fire drills. We can manage your program on an ongoing basis or support you only at renewal time, whichever fits your team.
Drata automates evidence collection, control monitoring, and audit workflows, and it does that very well. What it doesn’t do is tell you whether your scope is right, whether your controls are appropriate for your business, or whether your evidence will survive auditor scrutiny. Axipro handles the judgment calls: scoping, control design, readiness validation, audit coordination, and remediation. Think of it as Drata runs the engine, Axipro makes sure you’re driving in the right direction.
Engagements are delivered however works best for you. Most clients work with us fully remotely, but we can accommodate hybrid or on-site arrangements depending on your needs and preferences.
No. We work with pre-revenue startups preparing for their first SOC 2, mid-market companies adding ISO 27001 for enterprise sales, and established businesses managing multiple frameworks. The engagement is scoped to your size and complexity, not a one-size-fits-all package.
It’s a 30-minute session where we review your current compliance posture, identify your biggest gaps, and give you a realistic timeline and scope estimate for certification. You’ll walk away with a clear picture of what’s needed — whether you work with us or not. No commitment, no sales pressure.
Stay Ahead of Risk, Focus on Growth.
Ready to Simplify Compliance and Accelerate Growth with Axipro and Drata?
Frameworks We Implement with Drata
SOC 2 Type I & II · ISO 27001 · HIPAA · GDPR · PCI DSS · NIST CSF · CMMC · DORA
SOC 2 Type I & Type II — Our most common Drata engagement. We handle scoping, control mapping, evidence configuration, and audit coordination. Typical timeline: 6 weeks to audit-ready.
ISO 27001 — We guide you through Annex A controls, Statement of Applicability, and certification body coordination, all managed within Drata’s ISO 27001 module.
HIPAA — For digital health and healthtech companies, we configure Drata’s HIPAA controls and conduct risk assessments aligned to the Security Rule.
GDPR — We map Drata’s controls to GDPR requirements and help you build a defensible data protection framework for EU operations.
NIST CSF — We align your Drata controls to NIST Cybersecurity Framework categories for organizations needing federal or enterprise-grade security posture.
Also supported: PCI DSS, CMMC, DORA, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, ISO 45001, R2, SOX
SOC 2 Type I & II · ISO 27001 · HIPAA · GDPR · PCI DSS · NIST CSF · CMMC · DORA
Serving Clients Globally
Axipro delivers Drata implementation services to companies across the US, UK, Europe, GCC and APAC.
For UK and EU-based organizations, we bring specific expertise in ISO 27001 and GDPR requirements alongside SOC 2 readiness, ensuring your compliance program meets both international and regional standards.
How Axipro Works With Drata
Engagements typically begin with scope validation. This includes confirming which systems, processes, and services fall within each framework, aligning framework requirements with actual business operations, and ensuring that compliance efforts remain proportional to risk.
Axipro then works with teams to establish clear control ownership and execution models. Drata can track controls and evidence, but it does not determine who is responsible for operating them or whether those controls are appropriate for the organization’s context. Each control must have a realistic process behind it, supported by evidence that will stand up to independent assessment.
Before external auditors or certification bodies are engaged, Axipro conducts structured readiness validation. This step focuses on identifying weak evidence, misaligned integrations, incomplete processes, and timing issues that could lead to findings or delays.
During audits or certification reviews, Axipro supports response coordination, clarification drafting, and remediation planning. Clear explanations, well-documented compensating controls, and timely corrective actions materially influence how smoothly assessments progress and how future renewals unfold.
Stay Ahead of Risk, Focus on Growth.
Ready to Simplify Compliance and Accelerate Growth with Axipro and Drata?