Overview
A leading program management firm in the energy sector partnered with KITC to strengthen its cybersecurity posture, close compliance gaps, and meet SOC 2 requirements—ensuring continued partnership with a major electric utility provider.
Driving SOC 2 Compliance in the Energy Sector
Engagement Objectives
KITC led a tailored vCISO initiative to build long-term resilience and advance key cybersecurity objectives focused on:
Security Program Strengthening
Strengthening risk management and security documentation.
Audit & Due Diligence Readiness
Improving readiness for external audits and client due diligence
Framework Alignment
Aligning cybersecurity practices with NIST and SOC 2 frameworks.
Third-Party Risk Oversight
Enhancing third-party risk oversight and long-term scalability.
Our Solution
KITC deployed a senior vCISO-led team to deliver end-to-end support through a phased roadmap:
104-point evaluation of security policies, technical controls, and documentation
Prioritized remediation roadmap aligned with SOC 2 audit focus areas
Authored 40+ policies including incident response, access control, and contingency plans
Guided internal testing to validate control effectiveness
Implemented vendor risk governance frameworks
Delivered strategic guidance to align with SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria
Technical Highlights
- NIST-aligned assessment across 104 controls
- Tailored remediation roadmap and executive reports
- 40+ cybersecurity policies and procedures
- SOC 2 audit preparation support
- Third-party risk management toolkit
Why it Matters
KITC enabled the client to meet rigorous SOC 2 standards without overburdening internal resources. The engagement delivered structure, resilience, and long-term scalability—positioning the client to retain key partnerships and demonstrate cybersecurity maturity under regulatory scrutiny.
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