Case Study: From Audit Gaps to ISO 27001 in 6 Months
How Techpod IT Enabled Zero Major Non-Conformities for a HealthTech Platform
🏢 Client Overview
Industry: HealthTech (Digital platform handling PHI)
Stage: Scaling startup
Goal: ISO 27001 certification to unlock enterprise contracts and meet HIPAA/GDPR compliance
🚧 The Challenge: Compliance Was Blocking Growth
The client—a fast-growing HealthTech startup—was under mounting pressure from enterprise partners and regulators to formalize their information security posture. Internal audits had already revealed:
- ❌ Critical patch management and endpoint security gaps
- ❌ Missing core documentation (policies, risk assessments, SoA)
- ❌ High risk of failing ISO 27001, threatening major B2B deals
“Without ISO 27001, we couldn’t scale. Techpod IT understood our regulatory DNA.”
— Client CISO
✅ Our Solution: Structured, Sprint-Based Execution
We deployed a 4-phase compliance accelerator aligned with ISO 27001:2022 and tailored to HealthTech environments.
Phase 1: Gap Analysis & Scoping
- Mapped controls to ISO 27001 Annex A
- Prioritized risks related to PHI, data breaches, and system downtime
Phase 2: Control Implementation
- Patch Management: Automated OS/app updates across infrastructure
- Endpoint Security: Rolled out EDR, encryption, and device access controls
- Documentation: Developed 15+ policies including ISMS, Incident Response, and Access Control
- Delivered a customized Statement of Applicability (SoA)
Phase 3: Training & Embedding
- Trained IT and DevOps teams on compliance-aligned workflows
- Established role-based control ownership and monitoring practices
Phase 4: Pre-Audit Readiness
- Conducted 2 mock audits simulating third-party certification
- Remediated all findings prior to external audit
🏆 The Outcome: Flawless Certification, Tangible ROI
In just 6 months, Techpod IT helped the client achieve:
- ✅ ISO 27001 Certification with ZERO major non-conformities
- ✅ 100% audit gap closure across technical and documentation domains
- ✅ Accelerated sales cycles with enterprise buyers due to audit-readiness
- ✅ Foundation for SOC 2 and HIPAA, with a sustainable ISMS in place
“Techpod’s rigor meant we passed ISO 27001 with no critical findings. Their HealthTech expertise was evident at every stage.”
— Head of Compliance
🔍 Why Techpod IT?
This project highlights our dual advantage:
- Regulatory Depth: Expertise across ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and FDA-aligned controls
- Technical Precision: From encryption to audit logs, we build controls auditors trust
- Outcome Obsessed: Zero major NCs is not luck—it’s intentional execution
🚀 Ready to Turn Compliance into a Competitive Advantage?
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🔐 Information Security Overhaul for a FinTech Startup
Industry: FinTech
Engagement Type: Security Hardening & Compliance Readiness
Duration: 10 Weeks
Location: India (Pan-India Operations)
🧩 Client Profile
A digital-first FinTech platform offering lending and payment gateway services across India. With plans to onboard enterprise clients and raise investment, the client needed to build a robust security posture aligned with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards.
🚨 The Challenge
Despite strong product-market fit, the startup’s security practices were not keeping up with growth:
- Ad hoc and non-standardized security controls
- No Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or Single Sign-On (SSO) — high exposure to credential theft
- Lack of incident tracking and vendor risk management mechanisms
- No centralized visibility over logs or asset behavior
🛠️ Our Solution
Techpod IT delivered an end-to-end security and compliance transformation, including:
🔧 Technical Implementation
- Centralized user & device management via JumpCloud
- Enforced SSO and MFA across all critical business apps
- Deployed lightweight SIEM solution using Wazuh + Graylog for log collection and alerting
📄 Compliance & Governance
- Standardized policies aligned with ISO 27001 Annex A controls
- Built and implemented vendor risk assessment workflows
- Delivered a complete Statement of Applicability (SoA) and Internal Audit Plan to prepare for audits
✅ Results Delivered
- ✅ Passed SOC 2 & ISO 27001 readiness assessments with confidence
- 📈 Boosted investor trust and was selected for the NASSCOM Regulatory Sandbox
- 🛡️ Established a scalable foundation for data governance and third-party risk management
💡 Value Delivered
Techpod IT enabled the client to shift from reactive security to a proactive, audit-ready culture — laying the groundwork to scale securely in a highly regulated ecosystem.
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