Maxon Computer is a leading developer of creative software used in 3D modeling, animation, sculpting, rendering, and visual effects based in Germany. Maxon’s innovative product powers visuals in blockbuster films, AAA games, and cutting-edge design across industries from entertainment to architecture.
Customer trust is central to Maxon’s business as they serve individuals, enterprises, and government clients around the world. To uphold this trust, Maxon chose A-LIGN and Vanta to achieve the globally-recognized ISO/IEC 27001 certification.
The challenge
The main goal of Maxon’s compliance program is to meet all regulatory requirements and uphold leading industry standards to safeguard its information assets and protect customer data. To prioritize a strong and reliable compliance program and provide trust to its customers, Maxon decided to pursue ISO 27001 certification.
Maxon chose to pursue the long-standing and well-recognized ISO 27001 certification because of the framework’s status as the global benchmark for information security assurance and as a response to multiple customer requests.
Prior to partnering with A-LIGN, Maxon faced significant challenges in maintaining oversight of its compliance program. Without a trusted audit partner or formal certification, the organization relied on complex self-assessments to earn the confidence of its customers.
“Pursuing ISO 27001 wasn’t just about checking a box — it was about showing our customers that we take their trust seriously. We wanted a globally-recognized certification to validate the strength of our security and compliance program, and A-LIGN helped us get there.”
–Stefan Romberg, VP of Information Technology
Recognizing that their existing approach was time-consuming and not scalable, the Maxon team sought a trusted audit provider to obtain third-party certifications. This strategic move underscored Maxon’s commitment to demonstrating industry-leading security and compliance standards.
Why A-LIGN
Maxon selected A-LIGN due to the firm’s reputation for professionalism and expertise in key certifications.
Maxon found that A-LIGN’s structured communication and audit planning process stood out as a differentiator amongst other audit providers, providing Maxon assurance that they would receive a high-quality audit report they could show their customers with confidence.
The team selected A-LIGN in part because of its strong partnership with Vanta, Maxon’s preferred platform for compliance management. By combining A-LIGN’s deep audit expertise with Vanta’s cutting-edge technology, Maxon ensured a streamlined, time-saving audit process that minimized the burden on their internal team.
“We chose A-LIGN because they brought structure, clarity, and confidence to the ISO 27001 certification process. Their reputation, professionalism, and seamless partnership with Vanta made them the right choice to guide us through a complex certification process and provide third-party assurance to our customers around the globe.”
–Stefan Romberg, VP of Information Technology
Results
Working with A-LIGN’s audit team proved to be a highly structured and professional experience. The audit delivered valuable insights that helped Maxon elevate its information security maturity and identified meaningful areas for improvement.
The high-quality audit conducted by A-LIGN assured Maxon’s leadership that key compliance objectives were met and processes continuously improved over time.
“With A-LIGN guiding our audit and Vanta powering our automation, we saved nearly 90% of the manual effort typically required for tracking. The clarity and confidence of their combined approach made the entire process smoother and more efficient.”
–Stefan Romberg, VP of Information Technology
Vanta’s technology played a pivotal role in streamlining Maxon’s compliance journey by automating key processes, significantly reducing manual workloads, and minimizing the risk of human error. This allowed internal stakeholders to engage more effectively with the program and focus on strategic priorities.
Vanta’s robust reporting capabilities offered clear, real-time visibility into the state of Maxon’s information security management system — both for Maxon’s internal team and for A-LIGN’s auditors. Additionally, Vanta’s internal control framework simplified the management of multiple compliance standards by identifying overlapping controls and tests, while its real-time tracking ensured Maxon could monitor the progress of its ISO 27001 implementation with confidence, ultimately setting the stage for a smooth and successful audit.
Together, A-LIGN and Vanta proved to be indispensable partners in helping Maxon achieve its compliance goals. With their support, Maxon earned certification in record time, despite limited internal resources, and laid the foundation for continued success in its compliance journey.
About Vanta
Vanta is the leading trust management platform that helps simplify and centralize security for organizations of all sizes. Over 10,000 companies including Atlassian, Omni Hotels, Quora, and ZoomInfo rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust—all in a way that’s real-time and transparent. Founded in 2018, Vanta has customers in 58 countries with offices in Dublin, London, New York, San Francisco and Sydney. For more information, visit www.vanta.com.