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Ignyte Assurance Platform
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Ignyte Platform Inc.
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2012
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Ignyte Assurance Platform, legally Ignyte Platform Inc., is a US-based governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software company headquartered in Ohio and founded in 2012. The firm sells a cloud-based integrated risk management platform that automates compliance tracking, cross-maps controls across multiple regulatory frameworks, and produces near real-time audit dashboards. Its core product is supplemented by framework-specific modules for CMMC, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST, and NIST SP 800-171, plus verticalized solution areas for the Defense Industrial Base, Healthcare, and Communications Security (COMSEC).

The platform is differentiated primarily by its combination of automated compliance tooling with professional consulting services delivered by former US Department of Defense assessors and Air Force-trained security specialists. Customers can subscribe to the SaaS platform on an annual, quote-based pricing model and additionally purchase consulting and audit support. Ignyte targets compliance-sensitive organizations whose revenue depends on maintaining certifications: defense manufacturers pursuing CMMC, cloud service providers pursuing FedRAMP authorization, and healthcare providers needing HIPAA and HITRUST. Named customer evidence is limited to small defense manufacturers, suggesting the current installed base skews to SMB defense industrial base contractors.

The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with consultative demos and 'Schedule a Call' conversion points, supplemented by content marketing through a blog, the Reckless Compliance podcast, the Emerging Cyber Risk podcast (co-produced with Secure Robotics), YouTube, and LinkedIn. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding, and its operating geography is concentrated in the United States despite marketing language describing global distribution.

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Ignyte Assurance Platform is a US-based GRC software company that sells a cloud-based compliance platform with cross-mapping across CMMC, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST, and NIST frameworks, supported by consulting from former DoD assessors, to defense contractors, cloud service providers, and healthcare organizations.

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Operating
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11–50
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HeadquartersMiamisburg, United States
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Miamisburg
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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Keyword5 values
compliance management software, governance risk compliance, CMMC compliance platform, FedRAMP authorization, cybersecurity compliance automation
Industry4 codes
1IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (IT GRC) Platforms
CodeHDAEALAKPrimaryYes
2Cloud Compliance, Audit & Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM/GRC)
CodeHDABAHAIPrimaryNo
3Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Platforms
CodeBPAEAPAAPrimaryNo
4Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Managed Services
CodeBPAEADAJPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Computer Systems Design Services541512
  • Computer Systems Design and Related Services54151
  • Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services54169
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design7373
Product category
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Software
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Subscription-based SaaS Platform
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

The company operates on a subscription model providing access to their integrated GRC platform with automated compliance tools, dashboards, and reporting capabilities. Pricing is customized based on organization size and needs.

ignyteplatform.com
2Professional Consulting Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Consulting services provided by former US Department of Defense assessors and security managers to help organizations achieve certification for major compliance frameworks

ignyteplatform.com
Marketing channels6 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

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Cost components4 values
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Pricing details1 tier
1Customized pricing based on organization size and compliance needs
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Pricing page links to customized GRC pricing page. No public tier structure or pricing points disclosed.

ignyteplatform.com
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeSoftware
Software
Brand1 record
1Emerging Cyber Risk
Description

Cybersecurity podcast covering latest trends, threats, and emerging technology risk management.

ignyteplatform.com
Core offering1 text field

Ignyte Assurance Platform is a cloud-based integrated governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform that automates assessment tracking, cross-mapping across multiple frameworks (CMMC, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST SP 800-171), and provides real-time compliance reporting with customizable dashboards for audit readiness. The company bundles its software with professional consulting and audit services delivered by former U.S. Department of Defense assessors and security managers.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 value
  • Customers move 10 times faster during compliance audit process
Product overview1 text field

Ignyte Assurance Platform is a unified integrated risk management (IRM) and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform designed for compliance-sensitive organizations including government contractors, cloud service providers, and healthcare organizations. The platform combines automated compliance tracking with personalized consulting and audit services. The core offering consists of the Ignyte Assurance Platform (the central IRM/GRC software) supplemented by framework-specific compliance modules for FedRAMP, CMMC, ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST, and NIST SP 800-171, as well as solution verticals for Defense Industrial Base (DIB), COMSEC, and Healthcare Cybersecurity. The platform also includes complementary services for consulting and audit support. Supporting resources include the Emerging Cyber Risk Podcast (co-produced with Secure Robotics) and Reckless Compliance Podcast.

Product and service3 records
1Ignyte Assurance Platform
CategoryGRC / Integrated Risk Management Software
Description

Cloud-based integrated risk management and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform providing compliance-sensitive organizations with automated assessment tracking, cross-mapping frameworks, real-time compliance reporting, and dashboards for audit readiness.

2Consulting Services
CategoryProfessional / Advisory Services
Description

Professional consulting services delivered by former U.S. Department of Defense assessors and security managers to help organizations achieve and maintain certification for major compliance frameworks.

3Audit Services
CategoryProfessional / Advisory Services
Description

Expert audit support services that help organizations prepare for and navigate compliance audits using comprehensive dashboards, documentation, and advisor-led preparation.

Scale indicator1 record

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Partnership1 partner
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-12-09
Description

Ignyte has announced a partnership with SBIR Advisors to support clients in achieving compliance with CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification). This partnership enhances Ignyte's ability to help organizations in the Defense Industrial Base navigate CMMC requirements.

Recent move6 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Hyperproof is a SaaS compliance operations platform supporting frameworks such as FedRAMP, CMMC, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and HIPAA. It competes with Ignyte on automated control testing and multi-framework evidence collection.

TypeDirect peer
Description

LogicGate Risk Cloud is a no-code GRC platform used by enterprises to manage risk, compliance, and third-party risk. It overlaps directly with Ignyte's GRC workflow and cross-framework mapping capabilities for mid-to-large enterprises.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Vanta is a leading automated compliance and GRC platform that supports SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and CMMC. It directly competes with Ignyte in selling subscription compliance automation to mid-market and enterprise customers.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Drata is an automated GRC platform supporting SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and FedRAMP with continuous control monitoring. It competes head-to-head with Ignyte for cloud-native and SaaS customers seeking streamlined audit readiness.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Secureframe is a compliance automation platform covering SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST, and NIST frameworks with consulting support, mirroring Ignyte's platform-plus-services approach for mid-market buyers.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

RSA Archer (now part of Regnology) is a long-standing enterprise GRC platform used by large financial institutions and federal agencies. It is a broad incumbent against which Ignyte competes for enterprise risk and compliance workflows.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

ServiceNow IRM (formerly GRC) is a broad enterprise platform offering risk, compliance, audit, and policy management. It is a large incumbent that overlaps with Ignyte's GRC scope, particularly for Fortune 500 and federal customers.

TypeEmerging player
Description

ComplianceForge provides compliance documentation, NIST/CMMC/SCF-based policy templates, and GRC tools focused on the DIB. It is an emerging, niche player with comparable DIB and CMMC focus to Ignyte.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

OneTrust acquired Tugboat Logic to offer automated compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA). As a broad trust intelligence platform with a compliance automation arm, it competes with Ignyte across mid-market and enterprise segments.

TypeOthers
Description

Big Four advisory firms offer CMMC, FedRAMP, and HIPAA readiness assessments and managed GRC services. They represent the consulting-led alternative that competes with Ignyte's professional services offering for federal and healthcare clients.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks7 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Named customers4 records

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Segment3 records

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Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
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Feature3 records

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Profiles1 record

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Ignyte Assurance Platform

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Softwareignyteplatform.com

Ignyte Assurance Platform is a US-based GRC software company that sells a cloud-based compliance platform with cross-mapping across CMMC, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST, and NIST frameworks, supported by consulting from former DoD assessors, to defense contractors, cloud service providers, and healthcare organizations.

What Ignyte Assurance Platform does

Ignyte Assurance Platform, legally Ignyte Platform Inc., is a US-based governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software company headquartered in Ohio and founded in 2012. The firm sells a cloud-based integrated risk management platform that automates compliance tracking, cross-maps controls across multiple regulatory frameworks, and produces near real-time audit dashboards. Its core product is supplemented by framework-specific modules for CMMC, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST, and NIST SP 800-171, plus verticalized solution areas for the Defense Industrial Base, Healthcare, and Communications Security (COMSEC).

The platform is differentiated primarily by its combination of automated compliance tooling with professional consulting services delivered by former US Department of Defense assessors and Air Force-trained security specialists. Customers can subscribe to the SaaS platform on an annual, quote-based pricing model and additionally purchase consulting and audit support. Ignyte targets compliance-sensitive organizations whose revenue depends on maintaining certifications: defense manufacturers pursuing CMMC, cloud service providers pursuing FedRAMP authorization, and healthcare providers needing HIPAA and HITRUST. Named customer evidence is limited to small defense manufacturers, suggesting the current installed base skews to SMB defense industrial base contractors.

The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with consultative demos and 'Schedule a Call' conversion points, supplemented by content marketing through a blog, the Reckless Compliance podcast, the Emerging Cyber Risk podcast (co-produced with Secure Robotics), YouTube, and LinkedIn. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding, and its operating geography is concentrated in the United States despite marketing language describing global distribution.

Ignyte Assurance Platform firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Ignyte Assurance Platform
Legal name
Ignyte Platform Inc.
Website
https://ignyteplatform.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2012
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Ignyte Assurance Platform is a US-based GRC software company that sells a cloud-based compliance platform with cross-mapping across CMMC, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST, and NIST frameworks, supported by consulting from former DoD assessors, to defense contractors, cloud service providers, and healthcare organizations.
Ownership category
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Ignyte Assurance Platform industry classification

Industry
Product category
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Software
NAICS
Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)
SIC
Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
akta.pro primary industry
IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (IT GRC) Platforms (HDAEALAK)
akta.pro secondary industries
Cloud Compliance, Audit & Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM/GRC) (HDABAHAI), Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Platforms (BPAEAPAA), Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Managed Services (BPAEADAJ)

Keywords

  • Compliance management software
  • Governance risk compliance
  • CMMC compliance platform
  • FedRAMP authorization
  • Cybersecurity compliance automation

Where Ignyte Assurance Platform is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Miamisburg
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Ignyte Assurance Platform business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

  1. Subscription-based SaaS Platform: The company operates on a subscription model providing access to their integrated GRC platform with automated compliance tools, dashboards, and reporting capabilities. Pricing is customized based on organization size and needs.
  2. Professional Consulting Services: Consulting services provided by former US Department of Defense assessors and security managers to help organizations achieve certification for major compliance frameworks

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionAnnualCustomized pricing based on organization size and compliance needs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Ignyte Assurance Platform product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Ignyte Assurance Platform is a cloud-based integrated governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform that automates assessment tracking, cross-mapping across multiple frameworks (CMMC, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST SP 800-171), and provides real-time compliance reporting with customizable dashboards for audit readiness. The company bundles its software with professional consulting and audit services delivered by former U.S. Department of Defense assessors and security managers.

Product overview

Ignyte Assurance Platform is a unified integrated risk management (IRM) and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform designed for compliance-sensitive organizations including government contractors, cloud service providers, and healthcare organizations. The platform combines automated compliance tracking with personalized consulting and audit services. The core offering consists of the Ignyte Assurance Platform (the central IRM/GRC software) supplemented by framework-specific compliance modules for FedRAMP, CMMC, ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST, and NIST SP 800-171, as well as solution verticals for Defense Industrial Base (DIB), COMSEC, and Healthcare Cybersecurity. The platform also includes complementary services for consulting and audit support. Supporting resources include the Emerging Cyber Risk Podcast (co-produced with Secure Robotics) and Reckless Compliance Podcast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Emerging Cyber Risk: Cybersecurity podcast covering latest trends, threats, and emerging technology risk management.

Products and services

  • Ignyte Assurance Platform Cloud-based integrated risk management and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform providing compliance-sensitive organizations with automated assessment tracking, cross-mapping frameworks, real-time compliance reporting, and dashboards for audit readiness.
  • Consulting Services Professional consulting services delivered by former U.S. Department of Defense assessors and security managers to help organizations achieve and maintain certification for major compliance frameworks.
  • Audit Services Expert audit support services that help organizations prepare for and navigate compliance audits using comprehensive dashboards, documentation, and advisor-led preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Customers move 10 times faster during compliance audit process

Companies that use Ignyte Assurance Platform

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Ignyte Assurance Platform technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Ignyte Assurance Platform partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • SBIR AdvisorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2025Ignyte has announced a partnership with SBIR Advisors to support clients in achieving compliance with CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification). This partnership enhances Ignyte's ability to help organizations in the Defense Industrial Base navigate CMMC requirements.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Ignyte Assurance Platform competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Hyperproof: Hyperproof is a SaaS compliance operations platform supporting frameworks such as FedRAMP, CMMC, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and HIPAA. It competes with Ignyte on automated control testing and multi-framework evidence collection.
  • LogicGate: LogicGate Risk Cloud is a no-code GRC platform used by enterprises to manage risk, compliance, and third-party risk. It overlaps directly with Ignyte's GRC workflow and cross-framework mapping capabilities for mid-to-large enterprises.
  • Vanta: Vanta is a leading automated compliance and GRC platform that supports SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and CMMC. It directly competes with Ignyte in selling subscription compliance automation to mid-market and enterprise customers.
  • Drata: Drata is an automated GRC platform supporting SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and FedRAMP with continuous control monitoring. It competes head-to-head with Ignyte for cloud-native and SaaS customers seeking streamlined audit readiness.
  • Secureframe: Secureframe is a compliance automation platform covering SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST, and NIST frameworks with consulting support, mirroring Ignyte's platform-plus-services approach for mid-market buyers.

Broad incumbents

  • RSA Archer (Regnology): RSA Archer (now part of Regnology) is a long-standing enterprise GRC platform used by large financial institutions and federal agencies. It is a broad incumbent against which Ignyte competes for enterprise risk and compliance workflows.
  • ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management (IRM): ServiceNow IRM (formerly GRC) is a broad enterprise platform offering risk, compliance, audit, and policy management. It is a large incumbent that overlaps with Ignyte's GRC scope, particularly for Fortune 500 and federal customers.
  • OneTrust (formerly Tugboat Logic): OneTrust acquired Tugboat Logic to offer automated compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA). As a broad trust intelligence platform with a compliance automation arm, it competes with Ignyte across mid-market and enterprise segments.

Emerging players

  • ComplianceForge: ComplianceForge provides compliance documentation, NIST/CMMC/SCF-based policy templates, and GRC tools focused on the DIB. It is an emerging, niche player with comparable DIB and CMMC focus to Ignyte.

Others

  • KPMG / Deloitte Cyber GRC Advisory: Big Four advisory firms offer CMMC, FedRAMP, and HIPAA readiness assessments and managed GRC services. They represent the consulting-led alternative that competes with Ignyte's professional services offering for federal and healthcare clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Ignyte Assurance Platform social profiles

Digital presence

Ignyte Assurance Platform financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Ignyte Assurance Platform leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Ignyte Assurance Platform funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Ignyte Assurance Platform M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Ignyte Assurance Platform

What does Ignyte Assurance Platform do?

Ignyte Assurance Platform is a cloud-based integrated governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform that automates assessment tracking, cross-mapping across multiple frameworks (CMMC, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST SP 800-171), and provides real-time compliance reporting with customizable dashboards for audit readiness. The company bundles its software with professional consulting and audit services delivered by former U.S. Department of Defense assessors and security managers.

Is Ignyte Assurance Platform a public or private company?

Ignyte Assurance Platform is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Ignyte Assurance Platform founded?

Ignyte Assurance Platform was founded in 2012. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Ignyte Assurance Platform based?

Ignyte Assurance Platform is headquartered in Miamisburg, United States, in the North America region.

How does Ignyte Assurance Platform make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Subscription-based SaaS Platform is the primary driver. The others are professional Consulting Services.

Who are Ignyte Assurance Platform's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Hyperproof, LogicGate, Vanta, Drata and Secureframe. Broad incumbents are RSA Archer (Regnology), ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management (IRM) and OneTrust (formerly Tugboat Logic). ComplianceForge is listed as an emerging player. KPMG / Deloitte Cyber GRC Advisory is listed as an others.

Does Ignyte Assurance Platform have an API?

No public API is recorded for Ignyte Assurance Platform.

What industry is Ignyte Assurance Platform in?

Ignyte Assurance Platform's product category is Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAEALAK, IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (IT GRC) Platforms, with a secondary code of HDABAHAI, Cloud Compliance, Audit & Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM/GRC). Its NAICS code is 541512 and its SIC code is 7373.

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