Go Into Your Certification Audit with Complete Confidence
Knowing your gaps is one thing; closing them effectively is another. Our Audit Readiness service is a hands-on engagement designed to take you from your initial Gap Analysis all the way to being fully prepared for the certification audit. We act as your dedicated compliance partners, helping you implement controls, create documentation, and fine-tune your program to ensure you pass your audit with flying colors.
Our Audit Readiness Process
We provide the expert guidance and hands-on support needed to close every gap and build a defensible, audit-ready program.
Our Audit Readiness Process
We provide the expert guidance and hands-on support needed to close every gap and build a defensible, audit-ready program.
Remediation Planning
We take your Gap Analysis roadmap and turn it into a detailed project plan with clear tasks, owners, and timelines.
Hands-On Implementation
Our experts guide your team in developing policies, implementing technical and administrative controls, and creating the necessary records and evidence to satisfy auditors.
Evidence Curation
We help you gather, organize, and present all required evidence in a clear and logical manner, making the auditor's job easier and your audit smoother.
Mock Audit & Final Polish
We conduct a full "dress rehearsal" audit to simulate the real thing. This uncovers any final issues and prepares your team for the questions and processes of the formal certification audit.
Key Deliverables & Outcomes
A fully prepared control environment, supported by comprehensive documentation and a clear roadmap for a seamless audit.
Fully Implemented Management System
All required policies, procedures, and controls are in place and operational.
Organized Body of Evidence
A curated collection of all documentation and records, ready for auditor review.
Trained and Prepared Team
Your staff will understand their roles and be ready to confidently speak with external auditors.
First-Time Audit Success
Our primary goal is to provide you with the assurance and preparation needed to achieve certification on your first attempt.
Who is This Service For?
- Organizations that have completed a Gap Analysis and need expert help with remediation.
- Lean teams that lack the internal bandwidth or expertise to manage a full compliance implementation project.
- Companies on a tight deadline to achieve certification for a major contract or market entry.
- Businesses that want to ensure the highest probability of a smooth and successful certification audit.
F.A.Q.
We act as expert guides and project managers. We write policies, configure templates, and guide your technical teams, but your team remains the owner of the controls. It’s a partnership.
Audit Readiness is a project with a defined end-point: passing the certification audit. Journey Management is an ongoing service to maintain compliance year-round.
No problem. Our Audit Readiness service can begin with a Gap Analysis as the first phase.
Readiness finalizes evidence and rehearses the audit; a gap analysis identifies and prioritizes gaps to fix first.
Yes. We coordinate communications and can participate live.
Usually 3–8 weeks based on scope and maturity.
Process owners, document access, and availability for rehearsals.
Be fully audit-ready. Leave nothing to chance.
Schedule your preparation program with IB49. Let’s work together to make your organization fully audit-ready. Contact us to begin.