A-LIGN
Compliance audits and certifications from a single accredited assessor across SOC, ISO, FedRAMP, and HITRUST
What is A-LIGN?
A-LIGN is a cybersecurity compliance assessment firm that issues audits and certifications including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, and CMMC. The firm pairs human auditors with its A-SCEND audit management platform to centralize evidence collection and track progress through engagements. It positions itself as the top issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST reports and a top-three FedRAMP assessor.
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Use cases to evaluate
Issuing a SOC 2 Type II report to unblock enterprise sales cycles
Achieving FedRAMP Moderate or High authorization for federal customers
Running concurrent ISO 27001 and HITRUST audits with one assessor
Conducting PCI DSS assessments and penetration tests under one engagement
Fit to evaluate
SaaS companies pursuing SOC 2 plus a second framework like ISO 27001
Cloud vendors targeting US federal agencies via FedRAMP
Healthcare technology vendors needing HITRUST CSF certification
Mid-market and enterprise security teams consolidating audit vendors
Business fit
Right for you if you need a single assessor that can issue multiple frameworks (SOC 2 plus ISO plus HITRUST plus FedRAMP) without juggling separate firms. The 400+ in-house auditors and A-SCEND evidence portal suit companies running concurrent audits or moving up-market into regulated buyers. Skip if you only need readiness software like Vanta or Drata, since A-LIGN is the auditor, not just a compliance automation tool. Also skip if you want self-serve published pricing rather than a custom scoping call.
How to evaluate A-LIGN
Use this category when security reviews, compliance evidence, or access controls are slowing deals or operations.
Confirm the exact workflow
Map A-LIGN to one concrete workflow first, such as issuing a soc 2 type ii report to unblock enterprise sales cycles. Avoid buying before the owner, trigger, output, and success metric are clear.
Check category fit
Compare evidence collection, access controls, integrations, and audit workflows.
Compare practical alternatives
Shortlist A-LIGN against Vanta, Drata, Secureframe so the decision is based on fit, effort, and workflow ownership rather than brand recognition alone.
Validate cost and rollout effort
Pricing is not published; A-LIGN scopes engagements per audit framework and organization size through a sales conversation. Also confirm implementation time, support needs, and whether the technical setup matches your team.
Compare A-LIGN with alternatives
Use this quick comparison before booking demos or moving data into a new system.
| Primary workflow | Issuing a SOC 2 Type II report to unblock enterprise sales cycles, Achieving FedRAMP Moderate or High authorization for federal customers |
|---|---|
| Best-fit team | SaaS companies pursuing SOC 2 plus a second framework like ISO 27001, Cloud vendors targeting US federal agencies via FedRAMP |
| Implementation effort | Technical setup and maintenance profile |
| Pricing check | Contact sales |
| Closest alternatives | VantaDrataSecureframeSprinto |
A-LIGN pricing
| Model | Contact sales |
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| Snapshot | Pricing is not published; A-LIGN scopes engagements per audit framework and organization size through a sales conversation. |
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Common questions about A-LIGN
What is A-LIGN?
A-LIGN is a cybersecurity compliance assessment firm that issues audits and certifications including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, and CMMC. The firm pairs human auditors with its A-SCEND audit management platform to centralize evidence collection and track progress through engagements. It positions itself as the top issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST reports and a top-three FedRAMP assessor.
What is A-LIGN used for?
Common use cases: Issuing a SOC 2 Type II report to unblock enterprise sales cycles; Achieving FedRAMP Moderate or High authorization for federal customers; Running concurrent ISO 27001 and HITRUST audits with one assessor; Conducting PCI DSS assessments and penetration tests under one engagement.
How much does A-LIGN cost?
Pricing is not published; A-LIGN scopes engagements per audit framework and organization size through a sales conversation.
Who is A-LIGN best for?
A-LIGN fits SaaS companies pursuing SOC 2 plus a second framework like ISO 27001, Cloud vendors targeting US federal agencies via FedRAMP, Healthcare technology vendors needing HITRUST CSF certification, Mid-market and enterprise security teams consolidating audit vendors. Right for you if you need a single assessor that can issue multiple frameworks (SOC 2 plus ISO plus HITRUST plus FedRAMP) without juggling separate firms. The 400+ in-house auditors and A-SCEND evidence portal suit companies running concurrent audits or moving up-market into regulated buyers. Skip if you only need readiness software like Vanta or Drata, since A-LIGN is the auditor, not just a compliance automation tool. Also skip if you want self-serve published pricing rather than a custom scoping call.
What are alternatives to A-LIGN?
Common alternatives to A-LIGN include Vanta, Drata, Secureframe, Sprinto, Thoropass, OneTrust.