Atoro is a cyber compliance agency that combines artificial and human intelligence to deliver custom security programs for growing SaaS companies. As pioneers in the responsible application of AI in compliance consulting, Atoro partnered with A-LIGN and Vanta to achieve ISO/IEC 42001 certification, demonstrating leadership in implementing the world’s premier AI management system standard.
The challenge
As Europe’s leading compliance agency serving SaaS companies, Atoro’s mission centers on revolutionizing how security and compliance programs are built and managed. With AI already integrated into Atoro’s service delivery model, achieving ISO 42001 certification became a strategic priority to demonstrate the company’s commitment to responsible AI governance.
Based in Ireland with operations across the UK and wider Europe, Atoro identified that ISO 42001 certification would not only validate their innovative approach but also align with the regulatory requirements outlined in the EU AI Act. This proactive stance reflects Atoro’s commitment to staying ahead of emerging compliance requirements.
Recognizing the opportunity to lead the industry by becoming Europe’s first ISO 42001-certified compliance agency, Atoro sought an audit partner with deep expertise in both AI governance and information security frameworks. The selection of A-LIGN, one of the first auditors accredited for ISO 42001 by ANAB, reflected Atoro’s commitment to working with partners who match their own standards of excellence.
Why A-LIGN
Atoro’s deep commitment to security excellence and innovation demanded an audit partner who could match this standard. As experts in building custom compliance programs for SaaS companies, the Atoro team required an auditor with both technical depth and a collaborative approach to validate their AI governance framework.
The collaboration with A-LIGN’s audit team was highly productive, allowing Atoro to have substantive discussions about specific compliance requirements. The A-LIGN team demonstrated exceptional availability and expertise, addressing questions before, during, and after the audit. Their openness fostered a collaborative and highly valuable audit experience.
Working with an experienced auditor like A-LIGN was essential for the Atoro team, as they aimed to transform the audit process into a growth opportunity rather than merely a compliance exercise. A-LIGN’s expertise and global recognition provided the validation Atoro sought for their approach to AI compliance.
The Atoro team also found value in A-LIGN’s strategic partnership with Vanta. Vanta’s compliance automation technology streamlined the entire process, significantly reducing manual work. By leveraging Vanta’s centralized platform, Atoro automated evidence collection, eliminating administrative burdens and allowing the team to focus on security strategy. Because A-LIGN is a Vanta audit partner, their auditors were already familiar with the platform, making the audit a seamless experience.
Results
As Europe’s first ISO 42001-certified cyber compliance agency, Atoro has established a clear market differentiator that aligns with their position at the forefront of innovative compliance management. This certification serves as external validation of Atoro’s approach to harmonizing artificial and human intelligence in security program development.
Since implementing ISO 42001, Atoro’s comprehensive AI strategy has delivered tangible results across all business functions. With AI integrated into nearly every aspect of the business, Atoro ensures a competitive edge and sustained growth. Achieving ISO 42001 certification also benefits the Atoro team in pursuing future ISO certifications. By consolidating their security and AI risk assessments using the framework crosswalks of ISO 42001 and ISO 27001, they save valuable time and resources during future audits.
Atoro continues to expand their AI capabilities while maintaining their people-first approach to service delivery. By continuously measuring the quality, accuracy and efficiency of AI-enhanced processes, the company ensures that technology serves to amplify rather than replace the human expertise that forms the core of their service offering. This commitment to responsible AI innovation positions Atoro to lead the industry in compliance management as regulatory requirements continue to evolve.
About Atoro
Menlo Security protects organizations from cyber threats that attack web browsers. Menlo Security’s patented Cloud-Browser Security Platform scales to provide comprehensive protection across enterprises of any size, without requiring endpoint software or impacting the end user-experience. Menlo Security is trusted by major global businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, eight of the ten largest global financial services institutions, and large governmental institutions. The company is backed by Vista Equity Partners, Neuberger Berman, General Catalyst, American Express Ventures, Ericsson Ventures, HSBC, and JPMorgan Chase. Menlo Security is headquartered in Mountain View, California. For more information, please visit www.menlosecurity.com.
About Vanta
Vanta is the leading trust management platform that helps simplify and centralize security for organizations of all sizes. Over 10,000 companies including Atlassian, Omni Hotels, Quora, and ZoomInfo rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust—all in a way that’s real-time and transparent. Founded in 2018, Vanta has customers in 58 countries with offices in Dublin, London, New York, San Francisco and Sydney. For more information, visit www.vanta.com.
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