A-LIGN

A-LIGN is a cybersecurity compliance audit firm with over 20 years of experience, serving organizations from startups to enterprise businesses. The company has completed more than 31,000 audits for 5,700+ clients globally, supported by a team of 400+ auditors worldwide. A-LIGN positions itself as a leader in SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, and FedRAMP audits, claiming the number one position for SOC 2 and HITRUST issuance.

The firm offers a wide range of compliance and assessment services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, CMMC, and StateRAMP certifications, alongside cybersecurity services such as penetration testing, ransomware preparedness assessments, and social engineering testing. A-LIGN operates A-SCEND, a proprietary audit management platform that centralizes evidence collection and streamlines communication throughout the audit process.

The company reports a 96% customer satisfaction rating and maintains a 24-hour response time commitment. A-LIGN emphasizes audit harmonization, allowing clients to conduct multiple audits simultaneously and reuse evidence across different frameworks. Notable clients include Snowflake, T-Mobile, Boomi, and Butterfly Network, spanning technology, healthcare, and enterprise sectors.

Organizations should consider A-LIGN when they need to establish or scale a multi-framework compliance program and value working with an established audit firm. The company's audit harmonization approach particularly benefits organizations pursuing multiple certifications simultaneously, as evidence can be reviewed and reused across frameworks, potentially reducing resource costs.

Clients can expect a structured audit process supported by the A-SCEND platform, with dedicated auditor teams and defined communication protocols. The firm's experience across 5,700+ clients provides exposure to various compliance scenarios and industry-specific requirements, particularly valuable for complex or regulated environments.

A-LIGN serves healthcare organizations through specialized HITRUST assessments and ISO 42001 AI management system certifications, as evidenced by case studies with Butterfly Network (medical devices) and Synthesia (first AI video platform with ISO 42001 certification). The firm's HITRUST leadership position—claiming number one market share—indicates deep expertise in healthcare compliance frameworks.

Healthcare clients include medical device manufacturers, digital health platforms, and health IT companies requiring rigorous third-party audits to demonstrate security controls. A-LIGN's multi-framework approach supports healthcare organizations needing concurrent HITRUST, SOC 2, and ISO certifications for diverse customer and regulatory requirements.

The ideal client is a mid-market to enterprise B2B technology or healthcare company requiring one or more major compliance certifications to meet customer requirements or regulatory obligations. These organizations typically have established security programs and dedicated compliance resources, seeking an experienced audit partner to support growth into new frameworks or markets requiring certifications like FedRAMP or HITRUST.