Case Studies

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

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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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