From bottleneck
to advantage.
SOC 2, GDPR, and ISO 27001 readiness plus our proprietary PPA (Privacy Policy Analysis) and CAP (Control · Architecture · Posture) frameworks. Turn compliance from a quarterly scramble into a continuous, evidence-backed advantage.
SOC 2, ISO 27001 & GDPR compliance consulting.
Byte Optimizer is a compliance consultancy. We help startups and scale-ups become audit-ready for SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA, we do not sell the certificate itself; an independent auditor issues that. What we do is close the gap between where you are and what the framework requires: control-by-control gap analysis, technical remediation, policy and control-library development, and privacy architecture review.
Because enterprise buyers increasingly make SOC 2 or ISO 27001 a prerequisite before they'll sign, we treat readiness as a revenue enabler, not a checkbox. And since most auditors expect a penetration test as evidence, we can run that penetration test alongside the program so the evidence maps straight to your controls.
Pick your framework.
Each framework has its own dedicated playbook. Start where your customers are pushing.
SOC 2 readiness
Type I and Type II readiness against the Trust Services Criteria, with the auditor-expected penetration test built into the engagement.
SOC 2 consulting →ISO 27001 consulting
ISMS scoping, risk assessment, Annex A controls, and the internal audit, through Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification and beyond.
ISO 27001 consulting →GDPR compliance
Data mapping, lawful bases, privacy notices that match reality, DPAs, and breach readiness for teams serving EU and UK users.
GDPR consulting →Frameworks we ship.
Everything your auditor asks for.
Gap analysis
Where you stand today vs. the framework. Mapped control-by-control.
Control library
Auditor-ready evidence, linked to the systems that produce it.
Policy pack
Security, privacy, incident response, and vendor-management policies.
Audit liaison
We sit with your auditor. You ship product.
Compliance FAQ.
Do you issue the SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certificate?
No, and no consultancy legitimately can. A SOC 2 report is issued by a licensed CPA firm and an ISO 27001 certificate by an accredited certification body. Byte Optimizer is a compliance consultancy: we get you fully ready, prepare the evidence, and act as your liaison through the audit, so the independent auditor's job is straightforward and you pass the first time.
How long does SOC 2 or ISO 27001 take?
SOC 2 readiness typically runs 6–12 weeks depending on your starting posture, with the observation window for a Type II report adding time on top. ISO 27001 usually takes 12–20 weeks because it certifies a full information security management system. We give you a dated roadmap after the initial gap analysis so timelines are predictable.
Do I need a penetration test for SOC 2?
A penetration test is not strictly mandatory for a SOC 2 report, but most auditors and enterprise buyers now expect one as evidence that your controls work. We run that penetration test as part of the engagement so the results line up with your controls, with no duplicated scoping or effort.
What does a compliance engagement include?
A control-by-control gap analysis against your target framework, technical remediation guidance, a policy pack (security, privacy, incident response, vendor management), an evidence-linked control library, and audit liaison support. You focus on shipping product while we handle the framework.