Bridge Partners Achieves ISO 27001 & 42001 Certifications in Record Time with Drata

6 Mo. Faster than traditional timelines

1.5 FTE Replaced by automation

6 Mo. To ISO 27001 & 27701 certification

Enhancing Compliance Through Modernization

Bridge Partners supports go-to-market strategies for the world’s largest and most innovative tech companies. Maintaining a strong reputation relies significantly on building and sustaining client trust, particularly when managing sensitive information within highly regulated sectors. Although Bridge Partners held existing ISO certifications, lean IT and security teams faced considerable challenges in efficiently handling ongoing compliance requirements. The previous compliance processes involved manual workflows, dispersed documentation, and limited central visibility, creating operational inefficiencies. Each compliance cycle brought additional complexities in meeting evolving standards. Without access to automated dashboards and centralized management, tracking compliance activities, risk assessments, and audit preparations became time-consuming and reactive. These inefficiencies impacted compliance effectiveness and had the potential to affect client retention and revenue, particularly as large enterprise contracts increasingly demanded clear evidence of compliance certifications.

Drata’s Automation and Speed Transformed Compliance

Bridge Partners selected Drata for its robust product roadmap, rapid deployment, and scalability. Pursuing ambitious compliance objectives, Bridge Partners collaborated with their longtime auditor, Consilium Labs, to achieve ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, and notably their ISO/IEC 42001 certification, a pioneering effort aided by Consilium’s expertise in this emerging standard and Bridge Partner’s commitment to the highest ethical standards in AI initiatives.

Consilium noted that “Drata helped streamline parts of the audit by organizing evidence and automating control monitoring, especially for overlapping ISO 27001 clauses.” Although ISO 42001-specific support was limited at the time, Bridge Partners used Drata to effectively manage shared requirements through centralized documentation and automated processes. With Consilium adeptly guiding the certification process, this centralized approach greatly contributed to a smoother audit preparation process.

Leveraging Drata’s Risk Management Pro, Personnel, and Audit Hub modules enabled Bridge Partners to complete their certifications within three months - significantly ahead of schedule. These tools provided real-time insights, task automation, and a centralized repository for policies and evidence. Regular support from Drata’s Customer Success team further facilitated the swift and successful compliance journey.

“Drata's platform allowed us to do in 3 months what would have taken 6+ - saving valuable time and resources.”

Basharat KhanIT & Security Leader, Bridge Partners

Massive Efficiency Gains and Revenue Protection

Drata significantly streamlined compliance operations for Bridge Partners, enabling rapid certification timelines, achieved in partnership with Consilium Labs, who conducted the external certification audits. The core activities of this streamlined process were condensed into approximately eight weeks. This efficiency proved crucial in maintaining compliance required by enterprise clients, where certifications are often mandatory.

By automating audit tasks, risk tracking, and personnel compliance monitoring, Drata’s platform eliminated substantial manual workloads. Modules such as Audit Hub, Risk Management, and Policy Center centralized responsibilities and improved visibility, clearly identifying due tasks, timelines, and owners. These operational enhancements not only reduced overhead but also protected key revenue streams, allowing the team to prioritize strategic growth rather than administrative tasks.

“We manage 25+ platforms with a lean team, and Drata makes it possible to stay secure and compliant.”

Basharat KhanRole, IT & Security Leader