Why A-lign

Your international cybersecurity auditor

A true compliance partner through every stage: with the right partner, compliance can drive growth and revenue. A-LIGN’s experienced auditors and audit management platform streamline critical frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, ISO 42001 and more, going beyond checking a box to make sure you earn and keep your customers’ trust.

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Comprehensive expertise and a local presence

A-LIGN has offices in EMEA, APAC, Central America and the US. No matter where your organisation is located, we have a regional team who can work in your local time zone, have expertise in regional regulations and processes, and experience working with other companies in your region.

High-quality audits

Whether it’s your first audit or you’re building a strategic, comprehensive compliance program, A-LIGN delivers the highest-quality, most efficient experience at every step. Unlike many other firms, we never outsource audits to third parties, so you work with auditors who take the time to know your business.

Streamline multiple audits in a single workstream

Leverage previous submissions to scale to additional frameworks – saving you thousands in resource costs. Use the evidence overlap between frameworks (such as the ~60% overlap between SOC 2 and ISO 27001) to do more with less.

Compliance with the US market

A-LIGN is one of a few vendors with local offices and auditors in EMEA and APAC who can offer SOC 2 and other major US cybersecurity frameworks, such as FedRAMP and CMMC. We are in a unique position to support companies headquartered in these regions who also operate in the US market.

OUR SERVICES

Everything you need for compliance from a single, trusted provider

We help you apply frameworks such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2 to meet international regulatory requirements, including GDPR, NIS2, C5, DORA and the EU AI Act, and map the overlaps between them, so you can meet regional obligations, strengthen your security posture and build customer trust without duplicating effort.

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NIS2 Directive

For businesses that operate in the EU, regardless of headquarter location, complying with this directive is required for Essential and Important industries, spanning energy, banking, healthcare, digital infrastructure, and manufacturing, along with many others. Failure to comply will the directive result in financial penalties. A-LIGN can help you effectively validate your ability to meet the NIS2 Directive as the leading, trusted ANAB and UKAS accredited ISO/IEC 27001 certification body.  

C5

A commonly recognized compliance standard for cloud service providers (CSPs) is the Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue or C5. Achieving C5 attestation is essential for security-conscious CSPs operating in Germany that want to demonstrate their commitment to security to clients and customers.  As the top SOC issuer in the world, we can help you gain a competitive advantage in the market.

DORA

Following a structured approach to information security management can help you mitigate information and communications technology (ICT) risks and improve incident management, core pillars of DORA. DORA certification helps reassure customers and authorities that your cybersecurity meets the highest standards and that it has been audited by a trusted third party. We can help you assess against ISO 27001 and ISO 22301, which provide a clear roadmap to implement the controls required to comply with DORA.

GDPR

GDPR compliance is a competitive necessity for any organization that touches EU resident data. A-LIGN helps global organizations achieve and maintain GDPR compliance through a process-driven, tech-enabled audit, backed by auditors worldwide who can work in your time zone. 

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A-LIGN by the numbers

audits completed
36k+
customer satisfaction
96%
clients globally
6.4k+
auditors globally
400+
Platform Innovation

Modernized compliance makes rigor repeatable

A-SCEND pairs expert auditors and powerful technology with a process sharpened over 36,000+ audits. The result: compliance that helps you grow and expand into new markets with rigor built in, not bolted on.

SUCCESS STORIES

Clients trust A-LIGN as their international compliance partner

Hear from organizations that transformed their compliance programs with A-LIGN.

Helpful Resources

Support for your compliance journey

From guides to whitepapers, we've got the resources to move your compliance program forward.

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Frequently asked questions

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Which international regulations does A-LIGN support?

A-LIGN supports international regulation requirements such as GDPR, NIS2, C5, DORA and the EU AI Act, and maps their overlaps with applicable frameworks, such as ISO 27001, so you can meet regional obligations efficiently.

Does A-LIGN have auditors based in EMEA?

Yes. A-LIGN has offices in EMEA, APAC, Central America and the US, with 100+ Europe-based auditors (450+ globally) who work in your local time zone and understand regional regulations and processes.

Can we consolidate multiple audits with one provider?

Yes. Instead of managing multiple auditors, A-LIGN acts as one trusted partner with deep expertise across frameworks – leveraging evidence overlap (such as the ~60% overlap between SOC 2 and ISO 27001) to consolidate your audit efforts.

Does A-LIGN outsource its audits?

No. A-LIGN does not outsource audits to third parties – a common practice with other firms – so we get to know your business and deliver the highest quality, most efficient experience.

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