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Case Study: Security Transformation Journey – ISO 27001, vCISO, and SOC 2 Type 2 for an Intelligent Automation Firm

Overview

Kalp Systems is supporting a leading intelligent automation company that offers a unified platform combining RPA, AI, BPM, and low-code process automation. Serving clients across finance, healthcare, insurance, and logistics, the company sought to establish strong information security foundations and scale up to globally recognized compliance standards.

Client: Intelligent Automation Company (Name Withheld for Confidentiality)
Industry: Information Technology & Services
Employees: 270
Revenue: $1.8 Million
Locations in Scope: Ahmedabad & Mumbai, India
Engagement Duration: 2022 – Ongoing

Challenges

  • Developing a formal security governance model with no pre-existing ISMS or compliance controls
  • Meeting customer and investor expectations around security certifications and third-party assurance
  • Managing cross-border compliance across two operational jurisdictions (Ahmedabad & Mumbai)
  • Sustaining long-term control performance to meet SOC 2 Type 2 audit requirements
  • Supporting high growth while maintaining security oversight without full-time internal security leadership

Our Solution

Kalp Systems delivered a staged, scalable compliance and governance framework tailored to the client’s industry and growth model:

  • ISO 27001 (2022):
    Conducted comprehensive risk assessment, control implementation, and documentation. Supported the client during both Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits, achieving certification with no major non-conformities.
  • vCISO Engagement (2023 – Ongoing):
    Appointed a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) to oversee risk management, compliance tracking, vendor due diligence, incident handling, and board-level reporting. Continues to provide strategic guidance, security roadmap execution, and internal policy management.
  • SOC 2 Type 2 (2025):
    Led readiness efforts, control mapping, evidence collection, and internal control testing in line with the AICPA Trust Services Criteria. Successfully supported the organization through its SOC 2 Type 2 audit with consistent control performance documented over the reporting period.

Results

  • ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications achieved with no major non-conformities
  • vCISO engagement delivering sustained executive-level security governance
  • Improved incident response time by 30% across both geographies
  • Enhanced stakeholder confidence in the organization’s security posture, enabling faster procurement cycles with enterprise clients

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