Executive Summary
Q5 Networks, a premier cloud communications provider, needed to prove their security posture to close enterprise deals. They faced a fragmented marketplace: consultants for policy, separate firms for penetration testing, and third parties for auditing. By partnering with Secureleap, Q5 Networks consolidated their entire compliance journey into a single stream. Secureleap managed the gap analysis, penetration testing, and audit preparation under one roof, delivering a SOC 2 Type 1 report without Q5 needing to juggle multiple vendors.
The Customer: Q5 Networks
As a provider of 100% cloud-based voice, data, and wireless communications, Q5 Networks manages sensitive infrastructure for thousands of businesses. Trust is their currency, and their clients require rigorous proof that their data is safe.
The Challenge: The "Vendor Jungle"
As Q5 Networks expanded, enterprise prospects began demanding a SOC 2 attestation. The leadership team knew they were secure, but the path to proving it was cluttered and confusing.
They quickly realized that the traditional route to compliance was a logistical nightmare involving:
- Hiring a consultant to write policies.
- Vetting and hiring a separate firm to perform a Penetration Test.
- Finding a CPA firm to conduct the actual audit.
- Acting as the middleman, coordinating schedules and data between three different parties.
Q5 didn't have the time to project manage a complex web of vendors. They needed a partner, not a contact list.
The Solution: The Secureleap "All-in-One" Approach
Q5 Networks chose Secureleap because of their unified service model. Instead of handing Q5 a software login or a list of referrals, Secureleap took ownership of the entire lifecycle.
Secureleap delivered a comprehensive solution:
- Gap Analysis & Policy Creation: Secureleap’s experts worked directly with the Q5 engineering team to map out controls and draft custom security policies—no generic templates or "do-it-yourself" software wizards.
- Integrated Penetration Testing: Instead of Q5 having to shop for a pentest vendor, Secureleap included the required Penetration Test as part of the engagement. This ensured vulnerabilities were identified and remediated early, without scheduling delays.
- Audit Management: Secureleap acted as the single point of contact. They prepared the evidence, organized the documentation, and liaised directly with the auditor.
The Results
- SOC 2 Type 1 Achieved: Q5 Networks successfully obtained their SOC 2 Type 1 report, validating the design of their security controls.
- Zero Vendor Fatigue: Q5’s management team dealt with one partner for consulting, pentesting, and audit prep, saving countless hours of administrative overhead.
- Sales Enablement: With the SOC 2 Type 1 report in hand, Q5 was able to satisfy vendor risk assessments immediately, unblocking high-value enterprise contracts.
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