Fractional CIO Rectifies SOC II Security and Compliance Measures

From IT Struggles to Security Strength: A SOC II Success Story

When a $10 million a year company came to us, their IT situation was a mess. They had an outsourced IT group they felt wasn’t keeping up. This left the Operations Director, who was managing a significant workload, to pick up the slack and field IT requests.

To make matters worse, their annual SOC II audit was a recurring nightmare. Despite investing significant time, attention and money, they kept running into unexpected issues that threatened their SOC II certification — and, ultimately, their revenue. The challenge was even more complex due to their large team of internal software developers, making SOC II compliance an ongoing struggle. That’s where we stepped in. 

A Clear Path to SOC II Compliance

A Thriveon Fractional CIO collaborated closely with the executive team to meticulously assess their IT infrastructure and develop a comprehensive roadmap. For the first time, this gave them full visibility into the SOC II gaps that were putting their business at risk. With a structured and strategic implementation plan, we systematically guided them toward near-complete SOC II compliance.

Beyond compliance, we also introduced a significantly improved disaster recovery plan (DRP) — one they hadn’t even considered possible — and we did this without increasing their costs.

The transformation became evident during external penetration tests. Our client now receives high praise for their rapid detection and response capabilities, as well as the effectiveness of their security tools and protocols. In a recent test, the pen tester used the Director of Operations’ admin credentials to simulate a breach; the activity was typical for developers but not the Ops Director. Our system immediately flagged the unusual logins across multiple servers. Within only three minutes, we identified the anomaly, contacted him directly and shut down the simulated attack before any potential damage could occur.

Executives Turn to Thriveon When...

Thriveon stands as a leading IT partner across Minnesota and Florida, dedicated to helping mid-size companies achieve enterprise-level outcomes. Chief executives turn to Thriveon when they are facing strategic IT gaps, under mounting pressure to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses, committed to optimizing ROI on substantial IT investments or frustrated with stalled IT projects and underperforming teams.

Our comprehensive IT service combines Fractional CIO expertise, cybersecurity and proactive IT management into one cohesive solution. You'll receive:

• A Fractional CIO is embedded in your business, crafting strategies and budgets that drive scalable profitability and security.
• Proactive technology audits align with over 500 proprietary best practices, preempting issues and fortifying defenses for enhanced productivity and reduced risk.
• Comprehensive oversight of your technology ecosystem - hardware, software, and services - so everything works seamlessly together, preventing overspending on unnecessary tools or personnel.
• By deeply understanding how you use your line-of-business applications, we identify opportunities to improve efficiency, enhance data quality, and maximize your return on investment.
• Leadership in cybersecurity readiness, including preparing for third-party audits, conducting tabletop exercises, leading company-wide security meetings, developing IT policies, all while ensuring robust defense strategies.

Discover how Thriveon transforms IT into a strategic advantage, fostering growth and resilience for our clients.