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Achieving Compliance with Kobalt.io

Kobalt.io is a certified service partner of Vanta. Kobalt.io and Vanta work together to provide our clients with value beyond compliance. With Kobalt.io cybersecurity, compliance and data privacy expertise, combined with Vanta’s best-in-class technology, you can quickly achieve your security compliance goals at a lower costs, proving trust and driving growth.

If you have recently acquired a Vanta license to automate compliance and security across your organization, we are excited to offer our compliance package to further accelerate your compliance journey. If you don’t have a license, we are happy to help get you one so that you can fast track your compliance journey.

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Kobalt.io and Vanta work together to provide our clients with value beyond compliance. With Kobalt.io cybersecurity, compliance and data privacy expertise, combined with Vanta’s best-in-class technology, our clients can quickly achieve their security compliance goals, proving trust and driving growth.

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What Our Clients Say

We had some deadlines to meet for our internal audit, and Kobalt.io was flexible and responsive to our timeline. Their proven expertise with the Vanta platform made them the clear choice for us.

Working with Kobalt.io was a seamless and highly professional experience. Their pentesting team identified vulnerabilities with precision, provided clear remediation guidance, and helped us strengthen our security posture significantly. Their expertise and responsiveness made them a trusted partner, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their services to others.

The team at Kobalt.io are friendly and well organized. The kick off call was timely and all information required for a smooth Pen Test was requested in advance. The Pen Testing itself ran smoothly and didn't interrupt our daily workflow or impact our customers.

Kobalt.io acted as our virtual CISO, providing the expertise and support we needed every step of the way. They didn't just tell us what to do; they helped us understand why it was important and how it fit into our business. Their ability to engage with both our management and engineering teams was crucial. Kobalt.io helped us gain better visibility into our security situation, create necessary policies, and understand the risks associated with our business.

Kobalt.io has been a trusted partner since 2022, providing us with invaluable support in Penetration Testing and SOC 2 compliance readiness. Their team is professional, thorough, and easy to work with, consistently delivering clear guidance and actionable recommendations.

Working with Mahmood from Kobalt.io has been an invaluable experience for us. His expertise and guidance were instrumental in helping us achieve SOC 2 compliance. From conducting thorough assessments to providing actionable insights, Mahmood made our compliance journey manageable and efficient.

In partnership with Kobalt.io, OneFeather established a comprehensive compliance program that included SOC 2 security framework implementation, policy development, and managed threat detection. This collaboration enhanced OneFeather's security posture through strategic advisement, employee education, and audit preparation.

The Kobalt.io team are true experts in compliance and cybersecurity. They worked tirelessly to help us achieve ISO 27001, overcoming challenges along the way. Under tight deadlines, they rose to the occasion with a collaborative, results-driven approach, guiding us to a successful outcome.

Partnering with Kobalt.io has been a game-changer for us. Their team guided us through the complexities of SOC 2 compliance, ensuring we met all the necessary requirements seamlessly. On top of that, their penetration testing services were thorough and insightful, helping us identify and address vulnerabilities before they became a problem. Their expertise and proactive approach gave us confidence in our security posture and compliance efforts, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results.

We've partnered with Kobalt.io for several penetration tests and have been very happy with their team’s commitment to understanding our infrastructure as well as their attention to detail as we maintain and strengthen our security posture.

Kobalt.io's penetration testing and their guidance on remediation helped us achieve SOC 2 certification on time and without any significant hurdles. Their expertise and structured approach were key to this success. Their team was professional, responsive, and efficient, ensuring that the entire process, from planning to execution, was smooth.

Kobalt.io provided exceptional support in helping us achieve our SOC 2 Type 2 certification. Their managed compliance program, led by a knowledgeable vCISO, ensured we were audit-ready through comprehensive policy development and continuous monitoring. Thanks to their expertise, we passed the audit with ease.

Kobalt.io is a cybersecurity partner we can rely on. They always have risen to the challenge with us. When we needed a quick turn around to get SOC 2 Type 1 certification, they were there. When I needed the attention of their leadership team, they were there. Kobalt.io has been a reliable partner to date.

"The Kobalt.io team has been very responsive, and they were good at answering technical questions. The information-gathering sessions were informative and the findings were to the point."

"By working with Kobalt.io, the amount of headway we've made is huge compared to the amount of time we internally have to put into cyber security."

"We are very satisfied with the overall process and the outcome of the engagement, and we look forward to conducting a retest to ensure issues identified are remediated."

"The people that we worked with at Kobalt.io truly are experts and I had a high degree of comfort knowing that working with Kobalt.io will be able to plot our course forward."

“Kobalt.io gives us peace of mind as our trusted advisor. They are responsive and provide advice quickly when needed.”

“We chose Kobalt.io given their ability to proactively support us and recognize the hard work we put upfront into our operations and processes, which reduced the workload required to achieve compliancy.”

"Kobalt.io helped us achieve our goal of auditing our current state of IT security, and provided a solid list of recommendations as the next steps to take our IT security to another level."

"We have an identified partner in cyber security moving forward as our team has more capacity. We are looking forward to working more deeply with Kobalt.io in the future and expect to continue to collaborate."

Kobalt.io’s expertise with Vanta and experience working with SaaS companies like ours were key factors in our decision. From the start, it was clear they understood our business and tailored a program that met both our requirements and budget. Having access to a vCISO and 24/7 SOC monitoring, backed by a team of knowledgeable and approachable experts, made partnering with Kobalt.io an easy choice.

"The engagement was very rewarding and a comprehensive report was put together at the end of the engagement. We are very excited to move on to the next stage, to have the recommendations in the report implemented."

Kobalt.io has performed a penetration test for us. The test was extremely thorough and we were happy with how it was conducted. The Kobalt.io team is easy to work with and they actually work more like a partner and make sure we understand the findings.

“The pentesters were amazing, they went above and beyond with regard to testing. After thoroughly investigating our access control strategy, they took the time to interact with our software for additional exploits unrelated to access control. The documentation we received was excellent.”

I like how Kobalt.io doesn’t apply one side fits all method while working with us. The advice Kobalt.io gave us fit with what we could do as a small company with the limitations we have. We didn’t know what we needed to do to improve our security program. Kobalt.io helped us to do an assessment and provided some recommendations on how we can improve and what we can implement.

"The engagement was smooth and informative. The team has been very responsive and committed to the timeline. The gaps that have been highlighted will be very helpful for us in improving our security posture."

"We absolutely love the security training awareness module, especially the real-world scenarios to show applications of key concepts. Kobalt.io provides excellent online training materials that are very engaging and instrumental for users working from home."

This was our first experience at Vivacity going through a cyber security assessment and it was a great engagement. The assessment gave us visibility into where we stand in terms of cyber security and the recommendations offered a roadmap for shaping our security posture into the future.

"Process and communication were clear from the beginning. We received a thorough report with detailed recommendations on steps that should be taken to better meet our privacy protection responsibilities."

"We felt confident along the process, the Kobalt.io team was excellent at digging into every detail possible to write the policies for us. The quality of the deliverables was much more than what was expected, it was a learning experience.

I really enjoyed working with the Kobalt.io team. Their promptness and attention to detail were remarkable. The information captured in the discovery sessions was accurately conveyed to the executive summary. We completed the engagement with an accurate snapshot of our security landscape and a plan to improve! Would highly recommend working with them.

The security assessment report is easy to read and understand. It gave us the right picture of our security posture and excellent recommendations. On top of that, the Kobalt.io team was amazing to work with, they made the process so easy for us.

The Kobalt.io team is such a good team to work with. It didn't take long to recognize that they are extremely knowledgeable about the requirements of an ISO audit. We were very happy with the detailed report, and informative sessions we received.

The security assessment report is impressive. It covered all the security dimensions, and the Kobalt.io team is a great team to work with. The entire process was smooth and the deliverables were informative and detailed.

The insurance sector has always been a target for cyber attacks. As we hold so much sensitive data, security is our main concern. Being able to understand our vulnerabilities allows us to take a proactive approach.

"The fact that Kobalt.io does not just give you a tool but a comprehensive service with a designated program lead to help us navigate the process makes everything easy for us."

“Kobalt.io team has been very helpful in providing us with such practical and cost-effective suggestions. As an early startup, we can immediately apply them to improve our security posture, and we really appreciate them.”

It was a great experience working with the Kobalt.io team on the ISO internal audit. I am impressed by how well they explained the ISO requirements and how quickly they understood our process that enabled them to deliver the report in a short period of time. I look forward to working with them again.

Kobalt.io's vCISO provided clear guidance and support, managing our ISO 27001 compliance process on Vanta with ease. It's so much easier to work with them than if we had to start from scratch.

As an early startup, we didn’t have the expertise internally to navigate the complexity of ISO. Working with Kobalt.io helped us manage our work efficiently. They understand the dynamic needs of a startup and were able to provide guidance. Their service is also extremely cost-effective for small businesses.

Kobalt.io was recommended to us by Vanta. The team provided strong guidance throughout the entire Internal ISO audit. They and Vanta were instrumental in getting us ready for the final one.

We view Kobalt.io as a valuable extension to our team. They help us fill in gaps and ensure our security. They keep their managed threat detection service simple, and allow us to stay ahead of the game and focus on what is important for us.

Kobalt.io is a great end to end partner providing expertise and connections we needed to achieve our goals. They were able to help us arrange everything we needed to achieve our compliance objectives in a very short period of time. All parties are aligned and work in unison to support our business objectives.

Kobalt.io has been an invaluable partner. We are very happy to work with them on a bunch of initiatives. They do a great job of keeping everything on time and consistently delivering value-packed sessions and reports.

“Kobalt.io performs several services for us. We trust them to run security education for our employees, test for vulnerabilities and provide overwatch with 24/7 threat detection across our infrastructure. They’re a great partner and have become an important part of our business as we continue to level up our operations."

I am pleased that we selected Kobalt.io. They performed for us a penetration test, a gap assessment, helped developed a cybersecurity risk register, and provided advisory support, amongst other items. Kobalt.io responded to our needs promptly and offered quality services at competitive rates. They are truly a one-stop shop for our cybersecurity needs.

From the get-go, Kobalt.io provided Silverpond an agreement with clearly outlined details of engagement and deliverables. The ISO Internal Audit was performed thoroughly and professionally. We're very pleased with the overall experience and would be pleased to recommend Kobalt.io.

Great service from all points of contact. The entire ISO Internal Audit process was exceptional. Overall, Kobalt.io is a reliable partner to work with.

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Why Kobalt.io?

Right sized services. Security designed for your business, not large enterprise.

Rapid deployment. Helps to get you running in days, not months. Start with our gap assessments or external discovery offering.

Services that cover cloud, SaaS and traditional environments. Learn about our comprehensive monitoring solutions.

Personal, expert touch with our vetted team of freelance professionals. Learn more about the Kobalt.io Alliance.

Technology agnostic approach enables us to support the tech you already have.

Accessible pricing models. Designed to make it easy to get started.

News & Blogs

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Celebrating the Women of Kobalt.io on International Women’s Day

Celebrate International Women’s Day with Kobalt.io as we feature the career journeys of four women in cybersecurity. Discover their insights on leadership, inclusion, and breaking into the tech industry.

March 6, 2026 No Comments

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The DORA License to Operate: How Tech Firms Can Unblock European Revenue in 2026

Trust has become a quantifiable economic currency. For technology companies, selling into the European Union has always required a high bar for security. However, the introduction of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has turned that bar into a hard operational wall.

February 23, 2026 No Comments

Developer looking at the security of his code

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The Strategic Guide to AppSec: Integrating Security into Modern Dev Pipelines

For most CTOs and VPs of Engineering at high-growth SaaS companies, the “security talk” usually happens at the worst possible time. It happens when a Tier-1 enterprise lead sends over a 200-item security questionnaire that threatens to stall a quarter-making deal.

February 19, 2026 No Comments

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