I use Cognisys to obtain our compliance certifications for SOC 2, ISO, and cyber essentials. I appreciate how Cognisys has enabled us to work with enterprise organizations by meeting these essential compliance requirements. I find the certifications set by Cognisys to be crucial in establishing our organization's security posture, as security, compliance, and trust are foundational for us. The sessions with Cognisys's experts on certifications have been incredibly helpful, especially since I don't have a compliance background. It's been great to get direction and support when steering in the wrong direction. Additionally, I enjoy the engagement with technical experts for certifications and their assistance in utilizing Vanta to its full potential. Furthermore, the strong Slack channel with the Cognisys team makes it really easy to communicate and get quick responses, which I find very effective. Overall, I really enjoy the engagement and have even expanded to using their virtual CISO to continue our partnership. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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I really liked Cognisys's approach. They instilled confidence in the process and used a very agile methodology. They helped to understand all the requirements of the ISO 27001 certification, to map my weaknesses, and to find solutions much faster than would be possible alone or with another company. The journey they build is very assertive, clear, with a beginning, middle, and end. They have a deep knowledge of what the ISO certification requires, which made me feel confident to be approved. Furthermore, the service is very fast, practical, and efficient, with a communication channel that is always active. The organization of the journey as a whole is one of their strong points. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There was nothing I didn't like. But I think it would be important to have people with knowledge in Portuguese. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really liked how Cognisys helped us with the ISO 27001 process, guiding us through it even though we initially didn't know much. They were very helpful in getting us accredited quickly. Working with Cognisys provided a structured method to identify potential risks and measure success, which was great for our business. Their guidance was incredibly valuable in setting up processes correctly from the start. The direct communication channel through Slack was excellent for quick interactions and ensuring tasks were on track. Also, the seminars or small meetings we had once or twice a week were very informative, especially with David explaining concepts in detail. Cognisys also helped us implement Vanta, a compliance platform that has been fantastic for tracking our compliance needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes I would ask messages on Slack and they would be acknowledged very quickly. That was a common thing. They were always acknowledged. Rarely they'd be like, oh, let me check that for you. But then nothing would actually happen, and I would have to chase again. Again, very minor and they always got back to me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like Cognisys’ collaborative approach, with regular touchpoints and consistent communication. Their overall support has been very helpful throughout. I also appreciate how quickly they were able to get up to speed from the start, helping us navigate regulatory requirements and stay compliant. The team’s expertise, especially around policies and the necessary tooling, makes the service genuinely valuable. Implementing our chosen ISMS, Vanta, was straightforward, and it was great to complement that with access to additional services for Vulnerability Testing. Their experience and know-how in delivering these solutions in the best way for our needs significantly sped up the process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

They clearly are very busy, and sometimes this leads to some delays in communications, so perhaps they need to consider more capacity to remove bottlenecks? Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really value the expertise of Cognisys's people, specifically their guidance through our ISO 27,001 certification process. Their availability through Slack and responsiveness to any requests on our side have been incredibly beneficial. The consultants are true experts in dealing with certification processes, which was really helpful for addressing issues and conducting our mandatory management review meetings and other assessments. I'm also encouraged by their ability to guide us through ongoing and future certifications like SOC 2 or GDPR compliance. This expertise makes me consider expanding our partnership with them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Fast, seamless collaboration.

We use Slack, and Cognysis has integrated smoothly into our workflow. For example, we have a dedicated channel where we can discuss topics and keep conversations in one place. This is supplemented by regular bi-weekly meetings, so we’re always up to date and aligned. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing really. There wasn't anything we didn't like. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really value the overall support from the Cognisys team, particularly their subject matter knowledge and the speed of problem-solving. Their assistance in audit readiness is greatly appreciated. It's extremely valuable to have access to their expertise for any queries or compliance demands. This allows us to stay lean as a company. The engagement and support from the team are very good and highly valued. Their guidance, especially from Naomi, Alice, and Sara, is appreciated in the ongoing management of the services we receive. With Cognisys's help, we efficiently use our time to monitor and maintain compliance standards. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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I like Cognisys because they are approachable and handle new requests swiftly and professionally. I appreciate their excellent support and sales services. The comprehensive proposals they deliver, like the one for a full SOC service, are impressive, even if they don't always fit our operational needs. I find their penetration testing particularly helpful, especially the internal tests that help manage vulnerabilities quickly and easily. Their openness and customer engagement approach work really well for TIMCO, and we need a partner who can react quickly, which Cognisys provides. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I can't really think of much I'd change. The services provide good value and meet our needs well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really appreciate the friendly nature of the staff assigned to our project at Cognisys and their willingness to be flexible with implementation timelines. Their expertise in the Vanta platform and standardized methods for policy design were instrumental in helping us move quickly in our ISO 27,001 implementation. As a small IT team, their assistance with implementing the ISO 27,001 standard within the Vanta platform was crucial. Their professional services related to policy design and process implementation were a big help. Everything we experienced during the project was agreeable and meaningful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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I really appreciated Cognisys for their quick response times and well-structured approach. Their support is invaluable in preparing for ISO 27001:2022 certification, as they divide the workload into manageable chunks with realistic deadlines. The thorough documentation and reports for our meetings have been instrumental for ISO audits. The certification itself is a token of credibility, helping us significantly in closing deals with bigger corporate leads. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I wish there was an FAQ or a guide on how to prepare for the audits themselves. We did overestimate the scrutiny of those audits a bit, and prepared a bit too much. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.