How Map Collective Achieved SOC 2 Certification in Under 2 Months

The Company

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

The Challenge

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

The Solution

Map Collective implemented Opsfolio’s Compliance as a Service (CaaS) to automate compliance workflows and streamline the certification process. Opsfolio’s platform provided:

• Automated Evidence Collection: This reduced manual effort and ensured audit readiness.
• Continuous Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of compliance activities, ensuring proactive detection and resolution of any issues.
• Integrated Workflows: Seamlessly integrated compliance tasks into the company’s development workflows, saving time and resources.

“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

The Results

With Opsfolio’s support, Map Collective achieved its SOC 2 Type I and Type II certifications faster and more efficiently than expected. Here are the key quantitative results of the project:

• SOC 2 Certification: Map Collective achieved both SOC 2 Type I and Type II certifications in under 2 months, reducing the typical certification timeline by 30% compared to the industry average of 60 days.
• Automated Compliance: By automating 85% of the audit evidence collection, Map Collective reduced manual compliance preparation efforts by 50%.
• Risk Reduction: 100% of critical vulnerabilities identified in the platform were remediated within 30 days, preventing potential security breaches and minimizing risks.
• Downtime Avoided: No system downtime or service disruptions occurred during the SOC 2 certification process, ensuring business continuity and meeting all client SLAs.

“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

The Future

With SOC 2 certification now achieved, Map Collective is positioned to continue its growth trajectory while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance. Looking forward, the company plans to:

• Expand Global Compliance: Leverage Opsfolio’s platform to extend their compliance capabilities to international standards and regulations, such as GDPR and ISO certifications.
• Enhance Platform Security: Continuously monitor and enhance platform security with real-time insights provided by Opsfolio’s monitoring tools, staying ahead of potential threats.
• Support Increased Client Adoption: The SOC 2 certification will help drive continued adoption of Map Collective’s platform by new enterprise clients across various regulated sectors, including healthcare and finance.

By maintaining a strong compliance framework with Opsfolio, Map Collective ensures long-term trust with its clients and positions itself for future market leadership in supply chain sustainability.

“Achieving SOC 2 certification in under 2 months was a major milestone for us. Opsfolio’s platform streamlined the entire process, and the automated compliance workflows saved us valuable time and effort. This has not only enhanced our market credibility but also allowed us to focus on scaling our platform to serve clients better.” — Tara Gupta, Founder & CEO, Map Collective