You will get SOC2 readiness / Gap Assessment Report
Project details
Are you a SaaS or cloud-based service provider? You might know that SOC 2 compliance is essential, but figuring out where to start can be overwhelming. I'm here to simplify the process for you.
With 8 years of experience as a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), I'll conduct a thorough assessment to pinpoint exactly where your company stands regarding the AICPA Trusted Service Criteria (TSC)- Security, Availability. ,Processing Integrity, Confidentiality & Privacy. Here's what the process involves:
1. I will engage in insightful interviews with your key team members to grasp your current operational landscape.( As-is state)
2. Documenting all gathered information.
3. Analyzing your current status against the SOC 2 requirements.
4.Expect a comprehensive report detailing actionable recommendations tailored to your unique setup.
5.Reviewing the audit findings together.
It's important to note: I wont provide a SOC 2 report. Instead, my goal is to guide you towards achieving SOC 2 attestation by understanding your compliance level.
With 8 years of experience as a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), I'll conduct a thorough assessment to pinpoint exactly where your company stands regarding the AICPA Trusted Service Criteria (TSC)- Security, Availability. ,Processing Integrity, Confidentiality & Privacy. Here's what the process involves:
1. I will engage in insightful interviews with your key team members to grasp your current operational landscape.( As-is state)
2. Documenting all gathered information.
3. Analyzing your current status against the SOC 2 requirements.
4.Expect a comprehensive report detailing actionable recommendations tailored to your unique setup.
5.Reviewing the audit findings together.
It's important to note: I wont provide a SOC 2 report. Instead, my goal is to guide you towards achieving SOC 2 attestation by understanding your compliance level.
Cybersecurity Expertise
Data Protection, Risk Assessment, Cybersecurity AwarenessTechnology Type
Firewall, IaaS, Computer Network, Data Center, Database, Operating System, SaaS, Web Application, CRM, Email System, ERP, Mobile Device, PaaSCybersecurity Regulation
GDPR, ISO, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2What's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$600
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Standard
$1,000
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Advanced
$1,500
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| Delivery Time | 8 days | 12 days | 15 days |
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About Hammad
Cybersecurity & GRC Expert | Information Security & Compliance
86%
Job Success
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 4:14 pm local time
✔️ Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
✔️ SOC 2
✔️ NIST , COBIT, ITIL, NCA ECC, SADAIA and SAMA so your organization meets both international best practices and local regulatory mandates.
✔️ ISO 27001 Lead Auditor & Implementer
✔️ ISO 42001 Lead Implementer
✔️ ISO 22301
✔️Comptia Security +
✔️ Cyber Threat Management
✔️ ISO 27701 Lead Auditor and Implementer
I help organizations build strong, practical cybersecurity and governance programs that protect digital assets, meet regulatory requirements, and support business growth — without unnecessary complexity or cost.
With a strong foundation in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance, I specialize in translating security requirements into real-world, implementable solutions that actually work for teams and auditors alike.
Rather than just writing policies, I focus on execution — aligning security controls with business objectives so organizations can operate securely, pass audits confidently, and scale with trust.
🛡️ Core Areas of Expertise
✔️Security Frameworks & Compliance:
• ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS
• NIST & ISO-aligned security frameworks
• Audit preparation, gap assessments, and remediation planning
✔️Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Cybersecurity risk assessments & treatment plans
• Enterprise risk management support
• Policy, standard, and procedure development
• KPI & performance metrics for security programs
✔️Incident Response & Resilience
• Incident Response Plans (IRP)
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCP/DRP)
• Tabletop exercises & readiness testing
✔️Cloud & Technical Security
• AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud security assessments
• Secure system and network architecture reviews
• Defense-in-depth and security best practices
✔️Team Enablement
• Building and mentoring cybersecurity teams
• Improving operational maturity and accountability
✔️AI & Emerging Technology Risk
• AI governance support and risk assessments
• Secure adoption of AI systems within compliance boundaries
💡 How I Work
What sets me apart is practical implementation.
I don’t deliver theoretical frameworks — I deliver actionable security programs that organizations can actually run, maintain, and improve.
My work has helped organizations:
• Pass regulatory and certification audits
• Strengthen cybersecurity posture
• Establish governance from scratch
• Deploy new technologies securely
• Build trust with clients, partners, and regulators
📜 Credentials (Value-Driven, Not Credential-Driven)
That said, my success is measured by your outcomes, not just certifications.
🚀 Let’s Work Together
Whether you need:
•Cybersecurity GRC implementation
•Risk assessments & compliance readiness
•Policy & procedure development
•Incident response & resilience planning
•Secure AI and cloud adoption support
I deliver enterprise-quality results tailored to your business size, industry, and budget.
✔️ TOP RATED (Top 10%) on the Upwork marketplace.
✔️ Over 5+ years of experience.
✔️ Completed 26+ long term successful projects with 8k+ earned!!
✔️ Worked 100+ hours.
💬 Let’s build security that enables growth, not slows it down.
✅ 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 “𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗘” 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱!
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Hammad can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Hammad receives requirements from you.
Hammad works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
Kickoff Call and Info Gathering
We start with a kickoff call to meet key players and talk about the project plan. Depending on your company's size and complexity, we may follow up with 2-4 info collection calls to understand your current setup.
Assessing the Gaps
Based on the collected information a gap analysis is executed to compare the SOC 2 requirements with the company's "as is" status.