There are multiple factors that affect the cost of compliance.
The more complex your company, the higher your compliance costs due to the increased number of systems, assets, and employees that require monitoring, documentation, and audits.
Each compliance framework introduces unique requirements, audits, and reporting processes, which build operational complexity, thus also increasing costs.
Compliance software varies widely in cost and pricing models, ranging from tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
EasyAudit offers a faster, more cost-efficient solution, saving 25%–50% compared to other compliance automation tools.
Hiring Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) experts is costly, time-consuming, and requires a significant financial investment.
"What about if I use EasyAudit, will that make a difference?"
With EasyAudit, there's no need for costly GRC experts — it's your AI Compliance Officer.
Penetration testing costs vary depending on the complexity of your systems, the scope of testing, and the frequency required, often ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 per assessment.
Learn more about pen testing here: SOC 2 Pen Testing Guide: Types, Requirements & Key Insights.
Yes, there are. However, it's not certain that all of them are necessary for your business to maintain compliance. That will depend on the compliance automation solution you decide to use.
Let's go through each type of cost and identify which are relevant to you.
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Most compliance certifications must be renewed annually to confirm that the organization meets set data security standards.
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If you employ GRC experts or regularly consult them, their fees will likely be one of your largest ongoing compliance expenses.
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Unlike annual compliance renewal fees, ongoing penetration tests may not be mandatory.
However, auditors strongly recommend regular testing (not just before audits) to quickly identify and address new security weaknesses, ensuring continuous protection and compliance.
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Most compliance software charges an annual usage fee, primarily based on the features included in your plan and any additional add-ons.
of companies plan to implement continuous compliance in the next five years.
To expand your business opportunities and grow your company. Why else are 91% of companies looking to implement compliance in the next five years? For the same exact reasons.
Here's how compliance can accelerate your company's growth:
Step 1: Self-Assessment Report
EasyAudit begins by generating a self-assessment report. You'll fill out a simple questionnaire about your company, and the tool will automatically generate this report in seconds.
Step 2: Identify and Remediate Gaps
After reviewing your self-assessment report, EasyAudit helps you identify any compliance gaps. For each gap identified, EasyAudit will generate the necessary policies, procedures, and processes required for you to achieve compliance.
Step 3: Verification by an Auditor
Finally, your controls will be independently verified by an auditor to ensure they are compliant with the framework(s) of choice. EasyAudit can refer you to one of their trusted auditors if needed.
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