How Map Collective Achieved SOC 2 Certification in Under 2 Months

The Company

A Leader in Supply Chain Transparency and Sustainability

Map Collective is an AI-driven platform that helps organizations and governments achieve supply chain transparency, sustainability, and decarbonization. The platform’s unique toolkits—such as the Traceability Toolkit, GHG Emissions Toolkit, and Procurement Toolkit—provide insights into complex supply chain networks, helping businesses meet ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) goals, manage risks, and decarbonize operations.

“Map Collective is revolutionizing how businesses view supply chains by providing transparency and helping them decarbonize, making the planet a more sustainable place.”

• — Tara Gupta, Founder & CEO, Map Collective

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The Challenge

Outgrowing Manual Compliance Efforts

Before implementing Opsfolio CaaS, Map Collective relied on a patchwork of manual processes to handle data security and compliance across their extensive network of suppliers and clients. As they grew, the complexity of managing certifications like SOC 2 became more challenging.

A Growing Need for Scalability

With clients across industries—from retail to banking—Map Collective needed a solution that could scale with their business while ensuring compliance with security frameworks like SOC 2, which are essential to the growth of their SaaS platform. The challenge lay in managing the increasingly complex data privacy and security requirements associated with their AI and data analytics operations.

“As we scale, ensuring security and privacy across our platform is crucial for our clients, and we needed a solution that would grow with us.”

• — Tara Gupta, Founder & CEO, Map Collective

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The Solution

A Seamless, Scalable Solution for Data Security

Map Collective turned to Opsfolio CaaS to help achieve SOC 2 Type I and Type II certification and streamline their compliance processes. The solution provided Map Collective with a centralized platform for managing data security, privacy, and compliance, including continuous monitoring and automated reporting, which significantly reduced the manual effort required.

“With Opsfolio CaaS, we were able to navigate the complexities of SOC 2 compliance, automate our audit preparations, and streamline data security across our platform.”

• — Tara Gupta, Founder & CEO, Map Collective

By leveraging Opsfolio CaaS, Map Collective was able to ensure their platform met the highest security standards, allowing them to focus on scaling their toolkits for supply chain traceability and sustainability, while maintaining robust compliance.

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The Results

Centralized Security and Streamlined Compliance

With the help of Opsfolio CaaS, Map Collective achieved SOC 2 Type I and Type II certifications, a key milestone in their business growth. The automated features and continuous monitoring capabilities allowed their small security team to stay on top of their evolving compliance needs without getting bogged down by manual tasks.

Key Outcomes

• ✅ SOC 2 Type I & II Certified
  Achieved both certifications in under 2 months

• ⚡ Automated Compliance
  Real-time monitoring and automated evidence collection

• 📈 Enhanced Client Trust
  Improved credibility with major enterprise clients

• 🛡️ Centralized Security
  Streamlined compliance across the entire platform

The solution enabled Map Collective to:

• Automate Compliance: With real-time monitoring and automated evidence collection, Map Collective saved valuable time during audit preparation, allowing the team to focus on high-priority business activities.
• Achieve SOC 2 Certification: Map Collective successfully achieved SOC 2 Type I and Type II certifications, demonstrating their commitment to maintaining the highest levels of data security and privacy.
• Improve Client Trust: With certifications in place, Map Collective enhanced its credibility with major clients, paving the way for increased adoption of their platform in sectors like banking, government, and logistics.

“Achieving SOC 2 certification has significantly improved our credibility in the market and helped us build stronger relationships with our clients, who trust our platform for their supply chain management needs.”

• — Tara Gupta, Founder & CEO, Map Collective

Fewer Spreadsheets, More Efficiency

Map Collective was able to streamline their internal operations and eliminate the need for redundant spreadsheets. The centralized compliance controls and continuous monitoring capabilities provided a clear view into their evolving security landscape, ensuring they could scale their GRC program alongside business growth.

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The Future

Scaling with Confidence

Map Collective continues to expand its platform, aiming to integrate more features into their suite of sustainability and traceability toolkits. With the confidence of SOC 2 compliance, Map Collective is well-positioned to take on new customers and extend its reach to more industries that require robust security measures and data privacy.

“We’re excited about the future. With Opsfolio CaaS as our partner, we’re not just achieving compliance; we’re building a sustainable future for our clients and the planet.”

• — Tara Gupta, Founder & CEO, Map Collective