What A-LIGN does

A-LIGN is a Tampa, Florida-based cybersecurity compliance professional services firm operating two main legal entities (A-LIGN Compliance and Security, Inc. and Price and Associates CPAs, LLC dba A-LIGN ASSURANCE). It delivers accredited assessment and certification services across the broadest framework portfolio in its peer set, including SOC 1 and SOC 2, ISO 27001/27701/22301/42001/45001/14001/9001, FedRAMP, StateRAMP/GovRAMP, CMMC, FISMA, NIST 800-171, HITRUST, HIPAA, PCI DSS/SSF, GDPR/CCPA/CPRA, AS9100, Microsoft SSPA, NIS2, and CSA STAR. The firm holds accreditations as an ANAB- and UKAS-accredited ISO certification body, an authorized FedRAMP 3PAO, a CMMC C3PAO, a HITRUST CSF Assessor, and a PCI QSA, and is the #1 SOC 2 issuer globally with a top-3 FedRAMP position.

The core technology is A-SCEND, a proprietary, FedRAMP 20x-certified audit management platform that centralizes evidence collection, tracks audit progress, and reuses evidence across multiple frameworks; in March 2026 A-LIGN added AI-powered EvidenceIQ scoring and Cross-Service evidence-reuse capabilities. A-LIGN pairs A-SCEND with 400+ auditors across offices in Tampa, London, Panama, Sofia, and Gurgaon, supported by a wholly owned UKAS-accredited certification body (Auva) for ISO 9001/14001/45001 delivery.

Revenue is generated predominantly through project-based professional services engagements scoped per audit (SOC 1/2, ISO, HITRUST, FedRAMP, CMMC, penetration testing, ransomware preparedness), with recurring managed-services revenue from FedRAMP continuous monitoring, CMMC interim assessments, and ISO surveillance audits, plus subscription access to the A-SCEND platform typically bundled with audit engagements. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with inside-sales BDR support, channel distribution via Climb Channel Solutions, and event- and content-led demand generation; the firm has served 6,400+ clients with 36,000+ audits completed to date and reports a 96% customer satisfaction rating with a 24-hour response SLA. A-LIGN is majority-owned by Hg since July 2025 following prior investments by Warburg Pincus (2021) and FTV Capital.

Name

A-LIGN

Legal name

A-LIGN Compliance and Security, Inc.

Website

http://www.a-lign.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

A-LIGN is a Tampa-based, PE-backed cybersecurity compliance firm delivering accredited SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, CMMC, and HITRUST assessments alongside its proprietary A-SCEND audit management platform to 6,400+ clients globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Compliance Auditing and Certification

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Secure File Transfer & Managed File Transfer (MFT) (HDADAFAK)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity compliance audits
• SOC 2 attestation
• FedRAMP 3PAO assessment
• ISO certification services
• HITRUST compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Audit and certification services: Project-based professional services revenue from SOC audits (Type 1, Type 2, readiness, ISAE), ISO certifications (27001, 27701, 42001, 22301, 45001, 14001, 9001, etc.), HITRUST assessments (e1, i1, r2, AI assessments), HIPAA, FedRAMP, StateRAMP/GovRAMP, CMMC, FISMA, PCI, GDPR, and cybersecurity assessments. Revenue tied to audit duration and complexity; multi-year frameworks generate recurring engagement.
2. A-SCEND platform subscriptions and licenses: Recurring platform revenue from A-SCEND audit management software, including access to the AI-powered EvidenceIQ capability and Cross-Service evidence reuse features. FedRAMP 20x certified platform enables cloud service providers to use A-SCEND in their own environments.
3. Managed and continuous monitoring services: Ongoing managed services including FedRAMP continuous monitoring (annual assessments, penetration testing, select control assessments, system scanning), CMMC interim assessments, ISO surveillance audits, and ransomware preparedness programs (Identify, Test, Prepare).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

A-LIGN is a cybersecurity and compliance professional services firm that performs accredited audits, attestations, and certifications across SOC, ISO, FedRAMP, CMMC, HITRUST, HIPAA, PCI, and related frameworks, alongside penetration testing and offensive security services. Deliveries are powered by its proprietary A-SCEND audit management platform (FedRAMP 20x certified) with AI-driven EvidenceIQ, enabling clients to reuse evidence across multiple frameworks in a single consolidated engagement.

Product overview

A-LIGN operates as a single-provider cybersecurity compliance professional services firm offering a broad portfolio of assessment and certification services delivered alongside its proprietary A-SCEND audit management platform. A-SCEND is the core technology product that centralizes evidence collection, tracks audit progress, and enables Cross-Service reuse of evidence across multiple frameworks. The platform was recently enhanced with AI-powered capabilities (EvidenceIQ) and is itself FedRAMP 20x certified. A-LIGN's service portfolio spans SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 22301, ISO 42001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9000 certifications; federal assessments including FedRAMP, GovRAMP, FISMA, CMMC, and NIST 800-171; healthcare assessments including HITRUST and HIPAA; PCI DSS and PCI SSF; cybersecurity services including penetration testing, red team, ransomware preparedness, social engineering, and vulnerability assessment; privacy services including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA; and additional compliance services such as AS9100, Microsoft SSPA, NIS2, C5, SOX 404, CSA STAR, business continuity/disaster recovery, and Limited Access Death Master File. A-LIGN is a licensed SOC 1 and SOC 2 auditor, an ANAB/UKAS-accredited ISO certification body, a HITRUST CSF Assessor firm, an accredited FedRAMP 3PAO, a CMMC C3PAO, and a PCI Qualified Security Assessor Company. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST reports and a top three FedRAMP assessor, having completed 36k+ audits for 6.4k+ clients globally with 400+ auditors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A-SCEND: Tech-enabled audit management platform that streamlines communication, tracks progress, and centralizes evidence collection; introduced AI-powered EvidenceIQ capabilities in 2026.
• Auva

Products and services

• A-SCEND Proprietary audit management platform that streamlines communication, tracks audit progress, centralizes evidence collection, and enables Cross-Service reuse of evidence across multiple frameworks; FedRAMP 20x certified and includes AI-powered EvidenceIQ capability. Used by A-LIGN clients and audit teams managing SOC 2, ISO, HITRUST, FedRAMP, CMMC, and other compliance audits.
• SOC 2 Assessments A-LIGN evaluates evidence against the five Trust Services Criteria (Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, Privacy) and issues SOC 2 Type 1, Type 2, readiness, and ISAE 3000 reports; A-LIGN is the #1 SOC 2 issuer globally, with 17,500+ SOC assessments completed and 200+ SOC auditors.
• SOC 1 Assessments SOC 1 attestation services including readiness assessment, Type 1, Type 2, and ISAE 3402 reports demonstrating commitment to secure financial processes; delivered by A-LIGN's licensed CPA entity (Price and Associates CPAs, LLC dba A-LIGN ASSURANCE).
• ISO 27001 Certification ANAB and UKAS accredited ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification body services including pre-assessment, Stage 1, Stage 2, surveillance audits, and ISO 27017/27018 add-ons; A-LIGN has completed 4,000+ ISO assessments and serves 5,700+ global clients on ISO engagements.
• ISO 27701 Certification Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) certification services; A-LIGN is the first ANAB-accredited certification body for ISO 27701:2025.
• ISO 22301 Certification Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) certification services including pre-assessment, Stage 1, Stage 2, and surveillance audits.
• ISO 42001 Certification AI Management System (AIMS) readiness assessment and certification under ISO/IEC 42001; A-LIGN is one of the first certification bodies accredited to issue this standard and has completed 2,000+ ISO 42001 assessments.
• ISO 45001 Certification UKAS-accredited occupational health and safety management system certification (delivered via Auva) for high-risk industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and energy.
• ISO 14001 Certification UKAS-accredited environmental management system certification (delivered via Auva) supporting ESG and sustainability commitments.
• ISO 9001 Certification UKAS-accredited quality management system certification (delivered via Auva), particularly relevant in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, energy, and pharmaceuticals.
• FedRAMP Accredited FedRAMP 3PAO services including readiness assessment, security assessment, continuous monitoring, and FedRAMP 20x at Class B (Low), C (Moderate), and D (High); 100% authorization success rate, 100% PMO acceptance rate, 50+ federal staff, top 3 FedRAMP assessor globally.
• GovRAMP (StateRAMP) Registered GovRAMP assessor providing Readiness Assessment Report, pre-assessment, and authorization for cloud service providers serving SLED government agencies.
• FISMA FISMA/NIST 800-53 compliance services including gap assessment, system risk categorization, and security control implementation and assessment for federal agencies and contractors.
• CMMC Certification CMMC C3PAO services including readiness assessment, full CMMC assessment, and interim assessments for Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations seeking CMMC Level 2 certification.
• NIST 800-171 Assessment Assessment of organizational controls against NIST 800-171 for federal contractors handling CUI/CDI, supporting CMMC preparation and defense contract eligibility.
• HITRUST Certification HITRUST CSF Assessor firm offering e1, i1, and r2 assessments, interim assessment testing, advisory services, and HITRUST AI cybersecurity and AI risk management assessments; 1,000+ HITRUST assessments completed, 300+ HITRUST clients certified, exclusive MyCSF integration.
• HIPAA Compliance HIPAA readiness assessment and validation services, including SOC 2 + HIPAA combined assessment and security assessment report issuance; 900+ HIPAA assessments completed.
• Penetration Testing OSEE, OSCE, and OSCP certified penetration testers performing API, network, mobile, web app, wireless, and facility penetration testing; operates independently from the audit team to preserve objectivity.
• Red Team Services Red team exercise simulating real-world cyberattacks to assess organizational security posture and complete FedRAMP compliance journey aligned with NIST 800-53 Rev 5.
• Ransomware Preparedness Assessment Three-phased Identify, Test, and Prepare program reviewing risk, security preparedness, and existing controls using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, including real-world simulations.
• Social Engineering Services Social engineering tests using phishing, pretexting, baiting, and other tactics to uncover security vulnerabilities that exploit the human factor.
• Vulnerability Assessment Vulnerability assessment service to identify and address security weaknesses across client environments.
• PCI DSS Assessment PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) Company services for PCI DSS assessments against the payment card industry data security standard.
• PCI SSF PCI Software Security Framework assessment services for payment software vendors.
• GDPR Compliance GDPR compliance assessment services supporting adherence to European Union General Data Protection Regulation requirements.
• CCPA/CPRA Compliance CCPA/CPRA privacy compliance assessment services for organizations subject to California consumer privacy regulations.
• AS9100 Certification AS9100 aerospace quality management certification for aerospace and defense supply chain organizations.
• Microsoft SSPA Microsoft Supplier Security and Privacy Assurance (SSPA) assessment services for Microsoft's supplier ecosystem.
• NIS2 Directive Compliance NIS2 Directive compliance assessment services for European organizations in scope of the EU Network and Information Security Directive.
• BSI C5 Attestation BSI C5 (Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue) attestation services for German and European cloud service providers.
• SOX 404 Compliance Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance services for internal controls over financial reporting.
• CSA STAR Certification Cloud Security Alliance STAR certification services assessing cloud provider security posture.
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Business continuity and disaster recovery assessment services validating organizational resilience capabilities.
• Limited Access Death Master File Certification Limited Access Death Master File (LADMF) compliance certification services for organizations requiring access to Social Security Administration death data.
• AI Governance Services AI governance hub services helping organizations navigate AI risk and emerging regulations including the EU AI Act, TRAIGA, Colorado AI Act, and NIS2.
• International Compliance Services International compliance services coordinating multi-framework audits for multinational organizations across geographies.
• Multi-Framework Consolidated Compliance Multi-framework consolidated compliance service enabling multiple compliance audits to be conducted in a single motion, reducing audit fatigue and reusing evidence across SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CMMC, and others.

Quantifiable outcome

• Menlo Security reduced evidence collection time by 60% with consolidated audit approach
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers69 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Armilla AIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 December 2025A-LIGN and Armilla AI launched a turnkey program linking ISO/IEC 42001 certification to AI liability insurance. The partnership targets enterprises adopting AI at scale and offers tailored insurability combined with certified AI controls, promoting responsible AI governance through certified controls and coverage.
• LogicGatecoreTechnology or Integration · 3 December 2025LogicGate announced a partnership with A-LIGN alongside an upgrade to its Controls Compliance Application. Through the partnership, LogicGate customers gain access to A-LIGN's comprehensive library of compliance requirements for frameworks including SOC 2, ISO, HITRUST, and PCI.
• AnitiancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2025A-LIGN and Anitian partnered to simplify and accelerate FedRAMP compliance for cloud service providers. The combination pairs Anitian's FedRAMP-ready automation platform with A-LIGN's 3PAO assessment services.
• Climb Channel SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 September 2024Climb Channel Solutions announced a global contract adding A-LIGN as a security and compliance partner. Climb resells A-LIGN's cybersecurity and compliance services to its global network of resellers and end customers.
• HITRUST AllianceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership with the HITRUST Alliance enables A-LIGN clients to leverage a single-vendor HITRUST process. A-LIGN is the only audit vendor in the market that integrates directly with HITRUST MyCSF to deliver a single-provider approach as a HITRUST CSF Assessor firm.
• AuvacoreTechnology or IntegrationA-LIGN delivers ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications through Auva, a UKAS-accredited certification body. Auva provides the accredited operational infrastructure and experienced auditors across the US and UK, with hands-on experience in manufacturing, aerospace, construction, energy, and heavy industry.
• Hire Our Heroes / VetJobsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA-LIGN is an active member of veteran employment initiatives including Hire Our Heroes and VetJobs, supporting former service members transitioning to private industry, with a robust training and certification program for vets.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte: Big 4 with global cyber risk services including SOC/ISO/HITRUST assessments and FedRAMP advisory. Overlaps with A-LIGN in regulated enterprise and federal markets, typically at the upper end of customer size.
• KPMG: Big 4 firm with a large cybersecurity services practice covering SOC, ISO, FedRAMP, and managed GRC. Competes in enterprise and federal segments where integrated assurance/broad advisory is preferred over specialist providers.
• EY (Ernst & Young): Big 4 advisory with cybersecurity assessment and SOC/ISO practices. Competitor in enterprise SOC 2 and ISO 27001 audits bundled with broader risk consulting engagements.
• PwC: Big 4 with a dedicated cybersecurity and privacy practice including SOC, ISO, FedRAMP, and HITRUST. Overlaps with A-LIGN in regulated industries and federal contractor assurance.

Emerging players

• Drata: Automated compliance platform for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and other frameworks with an in-network assessor marketplace. Directly competes for the same SaaS/mid-market buyer and overlaps with A-LIGN's audit workflow.
• Secureframe: GRC automation platform for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS, with an assessor network. Comparable buyer profile (fast-growing SaaS) and emerging threat to traditional audit firms.
• Vanta: GRC automation platform automating evidence collection for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and more. Partners with A-LIGN today but increasingly enables direct assessor matching — a structural threat to traditional audit economics.

Direct peers

• BSI: Global certification body issuing ISO 27001/27701/42001/9001 certifications and offering cybersecurity and AI compliance services. Comparable by ISO certification breadth and international footprint.
• Coalfire: Cybersecurity advisory and assessment firm delivering FedRAMP, CMMC, SOC, HITRUST, and pen testing services to enterprise and federal clients. Directly competes in federal and cloud compliance audits.
• Schellman: Top-tier US cybersecurity assessment firm (SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, HITRUST, CMMC) competing head-to-head with A-LIGN across the same frameworks and customer base (SaaS, healthcare, federal). Closest comparable by service mix and target buyer profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A2 records

Investments

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