Compliance Readiness — CredShields

01 // AUDIT-READY BY DESIGN

Scoped to satisfy controls. Not scoped to bill hours.

Most pentest reports leave the auditor doing translation work — mapping findings to controls, building evidence trails. Our reports come pre-mapped. CC6.1 evidence? Page 14. PCI 11.3? Section 4. Your auditor's job gets easier; your timeline gets shorter.

Findings mapped to specific controls (CC6.1, PCI 11.3, etc.)
Methodology document referenceable in your audit
Coverage matrix showing tested vs untested controls
Auditor liaison: we'll talk directly to your audit firm

SOC 2 evidence package

CC6.1  Logical access controls
  → Pentest report §2.1, §3.4
  → IAM review (cloud-security-2025-q3)
  ✓ EVIDENCE PROVIDED

CC6.6  Vulnerability management
  → Continuous AppSec scan log
  → 90-day retest verification
  ✓ EVIDENCE PROVIDED

CC7.1  Detection of vulnerabilities
  → Pentest methodology document
  → Tooling inventory
  ✓ EVIDENCE PROVIDED

CC7.2  Monitoring of vulnerabilities
  → Quarterly review reports
  → Critical-finding alert log
  ✓ EVIDENCE PROVIDED

→ Drops directly into your audit binder.

Frameworks supported

Pentest evidence for every major audit.

SOC 2

Type I and Type II. CC6.1, CC6.6, CC7.1, CC7.2 evidence with full mapping.

ISO 27001

Annex A.12.6.1, A.14.2.8, A.18.2.3 — pentest evidence aligned to controls.

PCI DSS

Level 1 Service Provider scoping. Requirement 11.3 (penetration testing) coverage.

HIPAA / HITRUST

Technical safeguards (164.308, 164.312) evidence and control validation.

GDPR / CCPA

Article 32 (security of processing) evidence; DSAR endpoint security review.

DORA / NIS2

EU financial services & critical infrastructure operational resilience requirements.

Engagement Model

One pentest, multiple frameworks.

A properly-scoped pentest can satisfy SOC 2 + ISO 27001 + PCI in a single engagement. We map findings to all applicable controls in one unified evidence package — no separate engagement per framework. Continuous AppSec subscribers get always-current evidence at no additional cost. Standalone engagement pricing matches our Web App Pentest model: scope-based, fixed-fee, no surprise hours.

Deliverables

Audit-ready, auditor-accepted.

Multi-framework evidence package

One report, multiple control mappings. SOC 2 CC6.1/CC6.6/CC7.1/CC7.2, ISO 27001 Annex A.12.6.1/A.14.2.8, PCI DSS 11.3, HIPAA 164.308/164.312 — all in one document.

Coverage matrix

Tested vs not-tested controls listed explicitly. Auditors don't have to translate; they see exactly what evidence each finding satisfies.

Direct auditor liaison

We talk to your audit firm directly when they have questions. You're not the translation layer. We've worked with Big Four, A-LIGN, Schellman, Prescient, Coalfire, and most regional firms.

Audit-cycle aligned timing

We schedule pentests 4-8 weeks before your audit window so findings can be remediated and retested in time. For Continuous AppSec subscribers, evidence is always current.

Framework Coverage

Which frameworks one pentest can satisfy.

Framework	Specific Control	What the pentest evidences
SOC 2 Type II	CC7.1 — Detection of Vulnerabilities	Pentest methodology document + findings + retest verification
SOC 2 Type II	CC7.2 — Monitoring of Vulnerabilities	Continuous AppSec scan log + quarterly review reports
ISO 27001	Annex A.12.6.1 — Technical Vulnerability Mgmt	Pentest report + remediation tracking + retest evidence
ISO 27001	Annex A.14.2.8 — System Security Testing	Methodology document + scope definition + execution evidence
PCI DSS Level 1	Requirement 11.3 — Penetration Testing	Annual external + internal pentest + segmentation testing
HIPAA Security Rule	§164.308(a)(8) — Evaluation	Periodic technical evaluation evidence
GDPR	Article 32 — Security of Processing	Evidence of "regular testing" of technical measures
DORA (EU)	Article 25 — Threat-Led Penetration Testing	TLPT-aligned scoping for in-scope financial entities

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions, answered.

Can you talk directly to our auditor?

Yes — and we recommend it. Our team has worked with all major audit firms (Big Four, A-LIGN, Schellman, Prescient, Coalfire, Linford, Insight Assurance, etc.). We answer their questions directly so you don't end up as a translation layer.

Do we need a separate engagement for every framework?

No. One pentest engagement, properly scoped, can produce evidence for SOC 2 + ISO 27001 + PCI in a single report. We map the findings to all applicable controls in a unified evidence package — no additional fee.

How does timing align with our audit cycle?

We schedule pentests 4-8 weeks before your audit window so findings can be remediated and retested in time. For Continuous AppSec clients, evidence is always current — no scramble before audits, no rushed remediation.

What if your pentest finds critical issues right before audit?

Honest answer: we keep testing, you keep fixing, we retest. Auditors care more about evidence of process than zero findings. A pentest with high findings + remediation + retest is stronger evidence than a pentest with zero findings — it shows your detection, response, and remediation processes work.

Which SOC 2 controls does a pentest provide evidence for?

Primarily CC6.1 (Logical Access), CC6.6 (Vulnerability Management), CC7.1 (Detection of Vulnerabilities), CC7.2 (Monitoring of Vulnerabilities). Secondary evidence for CC4 (Monitoring), CC8 (Change Management). We include a control-mapping appendix in every report.

Does PCI DSS require an annual pentest?

Yes — PCI DSS Requirement 11.3 mandates annual penetration testing of CDE (Cardholder Data Environment) assets and after any significant change. We scope CDE pentests specifically to satisfy 11.3, including segmentation testing required for Service Provider scoping.

What about HIPAA — what does a pentest provide?

HIPAA's Security Rule (45 CFR 164.308) requires a 'risk analysis' — pentest findings feed directly into that risk analysis. The Technical Safeguards (164.312) controls are also testable: access controls, audit controls, integrity controls, person/entity authentication, transmission security.

Is your evidence accepted by Big Four auditors?

Yes. Our reports have been accepted by all four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) plus major regional firms (A-LIGN, Schellman, Prescient, Coalfire, BDO, Grant Thornton). If your auditor has questions about methodology, we'll handle them directly.

Can you handle FedRAMP requirements?

Yes — FedRAMP Moderate baseline pentests aligned to NIST SP 800-115 and the FedRAMP Penetration Test Guidance. We're not a 3PAO ourselves, but our evidence is accepted by 3PAOs and we coordinate scoping directly with your sponsor.

How does compliance pentesting differ from regular pentesting?

The pentest itself uses the same methodology. The differences are in scoping (defined system boundary), reporting (control-mapped findings, framework-specific structure), and post-engagement support (auditor liaison time included). Most CredShields engagements are compliance-mapped by default.

What's the difference between SOC 2 Type I and Type II?

Type I attests controls are designed effectively at a point in time. Type II attests they operate effectively over a period (usually 6-12 months). Pentest evidence works for both, but Type II usually requires periodic pentests within the audit period — Continuous AppSec is built for this.

Is one pentest enough to cover SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI?

In most cases, yes. The same testing activities — manual web pentest, API testing, ASVS coverage — produce evidence that satisfies SOC 2 CC7.1, ISO 27001 Annex A.12.6.1, and PCI 11.3. The difference is reporting and scoping. We map findings to all three frameworks in one report, with separate coverage matrices for each. Most clients only need one engagement per audit cycle.

How does this work with our existing GRC platform (Drata, Vanta, Secureframe)?

Our reports drop into Drata, Vanta, Secureframe, Tugboat Logic, and similar platforms as evidence artifacts. Continuous AppSec subscribers get direct API integration where supported — evidence updates flow automatically rather than requiring manual upload.

Can you do the pentest evidence even if we run our own pentest?

No — evidence comes from the testing activity itself, not retroactive documentation. If you have an existing pentest report, we can review it for completeness against your audit framework and identify gaps, but the evidence is tied to the engagement that produced it. For audit purposes, you need a vendor whose methodology and credentials your auditor accepts.

What about FedRAMP and government work?

FedRAMP requires CMVP-validated tools and authorized 3PAOs for the formal authorization. We are not a 3PAO — but we work with several 3PAOs as their technical pentesting partner. If you're pursuing FedRAMP, talk to your 3PAO about engaging us directly under their authorization.

How does timing work with our audit cycle?

For Type I or initial audits: 6-8 weeks before the audit window for first-time clients (gives time for remediation and retest). For Type II ongoing: align with your audit period to ensure you have current pentest evidence within the period. Continuous AppSec subscribers don't time-align — evidence is always current.

Will your pentest report be accepted by our specific auditor?

Almost certainly. We've worked with all major audit firms (Big Four, A-LIGN, Schellman, Prescient, Coalfire, Sensiba San Filippo, BARR Advisory, Insight Assurance, etc.). Our methodology document, scope definition, and report format are designed to slot directly into their evidence requirements. If your auditor has specific requirements, we adapt.

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What is compliance pentesting

Pentesting evidence designed to satisfy your auditor on the first review.

Compliance penetration testing is penetration testing scoped, executed, and documented specifically to satisfy a particular compliance framework's penetration-testing requirements — SOC 2 (CC6 / CC7), ISO 27001 (A.12.6.1, A.14.2.8, A.18.2.3), PCI DSS Requirement 11.3, HIPAA 164.308 (Risk Analysis) and 164.312 (Technical Safeguards), GDPR Article 32, HITRUST CSF, and others.

The work overlaps substantially with general application security pentesting, but the deliverables are different. A compliance pentest report is scoped to a defined system boundary, mapped to specific controls within the applicable framework, and structured so an auditor can pick up the report and validate control effectiveness without doing translation work.

Without compliance scoping, pentest reports typically need significant translation by the engineering team to be useful to auditors — mapping findings to controls, building cross-reference indexes, and explaining methodology in audit-friendly terms. Compliance pentesting front-loads that work so your audit timeline shortens and your auditor's findings are limited to control-effectiveness rather than evidence-quality.

Frameworks supported: SOC 2 Type I/II, ISO 27001/27017/27018, PCI DSS L1-L4 SP, HIPAA, HITRUST, GDPR, CCPA, DORA, NIS2, FedRAMP Mod
Findings pre-mapped to specific control identifiers (CC6.1, A.18.2.3, etc.)
Methodology document referenceable in your audit workpapers
Direct auditor liaison — we'll talk to your audit firm so you don't translate

Pricing & timeline

Single engagement, multi-framework evidence.

Compliance pentests are priced as standard pentests with framework-mapping work included at no extra cost. Most clients map a single engagement to multiple frameworks (e.g. SOC 2 + ISO 27001 + PCI DSS in one report) — there's no premium for additional frameworks.

Pentest pricing

Same as Web/API/Mobile/Cloud equivalents

Framework mapping

Included — no additional fee

Auditor liaison time

Up to 8 hours included per engagement

Report format

Auditor-ready PDF + JSON + control matrix

Re-test included

One free retest within 90 days, mapped

Multi-framework engagements

Map one pentest to SOC 2 + ISO + PCI simultaneously

Compliance Penetration Testing — SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS

Pentest evidence your auditor will accept.

Scoped to satisfy controls. Not scoped to bill hours.

Pentest evidence for every major audit.

One pentest, multiple frameworks.

Audit-ready, auditor-accepted.

Which frameworks one pentest can satisfy.

Common questions, answered.

Pentesting evidence designed to satisfy your auditor on the first review.

Single engagement, multi-framework evidence.

The pentest your auditor will accept.
The findings your engineers will fix.

Compliance Penetration Testing — SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS

Pentest evidence your auditor will accept.

Scoped to satisfy controls. Not scoped to bill hours.

Pentest evidence for every major audit.

One pentest, multiple frameworks.

Audit-ready, auditor-accepted.

Which frameworks one pentest can satisfy.

Common questions, answered.

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