Toptal helps AI startup achieve SOC 2 Type II certification and cut cloud costs by 50%.
An emerging AI startup needed SOC 2 Type II certification to meet the security requirements of a major enterprise prospect. Toptal aligned infrastructure, processes, and compliance workflows to accelerate certification and support growth.
Client
A US-based AI startup focused on cloud infrastructure, automation, and scalable machine learning solutions.
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Without SOC 2 Type II certification, the startup faced barriers to closing enterprise deals. Its cloud infrastructure and security controls were not fully aligned with industry standards, creating operational risk and slowing sales momentum.
Solution
Security and Infrastructure Assessment
Toptal conducted a comprehensive review of the startup’s cloud environment and security practices, identifying gaps in access management, monitoring, and infrastructure configuration.
Compliance and DevOps Modernization
Toptal developed a structured compliance strategy in partnership with Secureframe, integrating remediation into daily workflows. The team modernized deployment processes by transitioning to a Kubernetes architecture on AWS EKS and standardizing deployments using Argo CD.
Outcome
SOC 2 Type II Certification Achieved
The AI startup successfully earned SOC 2 Type II certification, strengthening cloud security, reducing risk, unlocking new enterprise sales opportunities, and deepening credibility with prospective customers.
Significant Cost Reductions
The investment in compliance-based infrastructure optimization led to a 50% reduction in cloud costs and significant efficiency gains, improving security and scalability. Hands-on improvements strengthened cloud security and reduced risk.
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