Prescient Security

About Prescient Security & Prescient Assurance

Prescient Security represents a fundamentally different approach to SOC 2 compliance - built by cybersecurity professionals, not traditional accountants. Founded in 2017 as an evolution of enableIT, LLC (est. 2009), Prescient has grown to serve 5,000+ B2B SaaS companies globally with a team of 200-300+ security consultants and auditors.

Unlike traditional CPA firms that added cybersecurity audits to their accounting practice, Prescient started as CREST-certified penetration testers who evolved into compliance auditors. This “security-first, compliance-second” DNA shapes everything about their approach - from their technical depth to their communication style to their platform integrations.

The audit division, Prescient Assurance (founded 2020), is a licensed CPA firm operating under Prescient Security’s management. This structure allows them to combine rigorous financial audit standards with genuine cybersecurity expertise - a rare combination in the compliance market.

The Cybersecurity DNA Difference

Most SOC 2 auditors are accountants who learned cybersecurity. Prescient’s team comprises penetration testers and security engineers who became auditors. This matters because:

Technical Depth: Their auditors understand cloud architectures, application security, and modern tech stacks at a practitioner level - not just checklist compliance.

Practical Guidance: When they identify control gaps, they can suggest specific technical implementations, not just “implement a control for X.”

Bundled Services: Can combine SOC 2 audit + penetration testing + ISO 27001 in a single coordinated engagement, with teams that actually understand each other’s work.

CREST Certification (Rare Among Auditors)

Prescient holds CREST certification for penetration testing - one of the most rigorous independent security testing accreditations globally. They’re also a CSA STAR Top 10 auditor by Cloud Security Alliance, demonstrating world-class cloud security assessment capability.

This means when Prescient audits your security controls, they can actually test them like an attacker would - not just review documentation and screenshots.

Platform-Native Approach (Built for Modern SaaS)

Deep GRC Platform Integration

Prescient has invested heavily in partnerships with leading GRC platforms, particularly:

• Drata: Most frequently mentioned in client reviews as seamless integration
• Vanta: Native workflow support
• Secureframe: Full evidence collection integration

Client feedback consistently highlights: “Intimately familiar with Drata’s platform” and “Their relationship with Drata’s systems and knowledge is excellent.”

This platform expertise translates to:

• Faster evidence collection (they know exactly where to find what in your GRC tool)
• Less back-and-forth (they understand platform limitations and workarounds)
• Smoother process (no friction between auditor and automation tool)

Slack-Based Communication (Game Changer)

One of Prescient’s most-praised differentiators is Slack integration for audit communication. Instead of formal email threads with 24-48 hour response times, you get:

• Dedicated Slack channel with your audit team
• Same-day response guarantee
• Quick clarifications without formal email protocol
• Easy screenshot sharing and real-time problem-solving

From client reviews:

“They use Slack which made it much easier to communicate with them than other auditors. Super helpful communication via a shared slack channel.”

“Having the ability to message them through slack created a seamless way for us to resolve issues.”

For teams already living in Slack, this eliminates context-switching and dramatically accelerates the audit process. (Microsoft Teams is also available for enterprise clients.)

Speed Without Sacrificing Thoroughness

Client reviews repeatedly use phrases like “record time” and “speed of light” - but also consistently praise thoroughness and attention to detail. This isn’t corner-cutting; it’s operational excellence.

How they achieve it:

1. Platform expertise eliminates evidence collection bottlenecks
2. Slack communication resolves questions same-day vs. email lag
3. Distributed global team provides 24/7 coverage across time zones
4. Cybersecurity background means auditors quickly understand technical architectures

The result: Fast report delivery without the “check-the-box” feel that plagues rushed audits.

ISO 42001 AI Governance Leadership

As of 2025-2026, Prescient is aggressively positioning as an ISO 42001 leader - the emerging international standard for AI management systems. This matters because:

Microsoft SSPA v10 Mandate: Microsoft requires ISO 42001 for SSPA suppliers (launched September 2024, compliance window closing 2025-2026). Prescient is ready.

EU AI Act Alignment: ISO 42001 maps to EU AI Act requirements. Companies expanding to Europe need both.

Combined Engagements: Prescient can bundle SOC 2 + ISO 42001 for AI/ML companies in a single coordinated audit, avoiding vendor duplication.

Recent milestone: Behavox ISO 42001 certification (November 2025) demonstrates proven capability in financial services AI governance.

If you’re an AI/ML company, this is a strategic advantage - most SOC 2 auditors don’t yet have ISO 42001 expertise or accreditation.

Global Reach with Local Expertise

With offices and senior auditors distributed across:

• Americas: New York (HQ), San Francisco, Nashville, Toronto
• EMEA: UK, Germany, France (distributed team)
• APAC: Singapore, Japan (distributed team)

Prescient provides 24/7 coverage in your time zone. From client reviews: “Local expertise across US, EMEA, and APAC regions providing senior auditors in your time zone.”

This matters for:

• International companies with distributed teams
• Global SaaS platforms needing multi-region audits
• Companies expanding to Europe requiring GDPR/ISO 27001 alongside SOC 2

Recent leadership hire: Andrew McLauchlan as Chief Revenue Officer, International (January 2024) - former AWS Global Financial Services leader who ran $600M+ EMEA/APAC business. This signals serious commitment to international expansion.

Comprehensive Compliance Portfolio

Beyond SOC 2, Prescient offers:

Government & Defense:

• FedRAMP (Federal cloud security)
• StateRAMP
• CMMC (Registered Practitioner Organization)
• NIST 800-53, 800-171

Healthcare & Privacy:

• HITRUST CSF (Authorized Assessor)
• HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA

Financial Services:

• PCI DSS (Qualified Security Assessor)
• SWIFT CSP (Registered Security Assessor)

ISO Certifications (ANAB-accredited certification body):

• ISO 27001, 27701, 27017, 27018 (security & privacy)
• ISO 42001 (AI governance)
• ISO 9001, 22301 (quality & business continuity)

This breadth allows bundled engagements - get SOC 2 + ISO 27001 + penetration testing from a single coordinated team that understands your environment holistically.

Client Experience & Testimonials

Analysis of 60+ five-star client reviews reveals consistent themes:

What Clients Love:

✓ Speed & Efficiency - “Record time” mentioned in 30+ reviews ✓ Responsiveness - Same-day response guarantee, Slack integration ✓ Platform Expertise - Deep Drata/Vanta knowledge eliminates friction ✓ Cost-Effectiveness - “Far less money compared to previous auditors” ✓ Educational Approach - “Hand-holding for first-timers” without interrogation feel ✓ Zero Exceptions Focus - “Super patient, ultimately helped us achieve ZERO exceptions”

Notable Feedback:

“Moves at the speed of light without sacrificing details.”

“Even when you know you have all your ducks in a row, there’s always this feeling like you’re under an interrogation lamp. That was not at all the case with Prescient.”

“We are spending far less money per audit compared to our previous auditors while getting remarkably thorough service.”

Transparency Note:

Prescient offers renewal discounts in exchange for honest reviews. Multiple clients disclose this, demonstrating transparency. Reviews remain overwhelmingly positive even with disclosure.

Who Should Choose Prescient

Best Fit For:

• First-time SOC 2 seekers using Drata, Vanta, or Secureframe
• B2B SaaS startups (Series A through growth stage) prioritizing speed
• AI/ML companies needing SOC 2 + ISO 42001 combination
• Cloud-native tech companies wanting auditors who understand modern architectures
• Teams already using Slack who want seamless communication
• International SaaS requiring multi-region coverage and GDPR/ISO expertise
• Companies bundling services (audit + pen testing + ISO certification)

Not Ideal For:

• Public companies or IPO candidates requiring Big 4 brand recognition for investor optics
• Defense contractors requiring CMMC C3PAO certification (Prescient has RPO status but not full C3PAO accreditation yet)
• Organizations requiring traditional formal communication - Prescient’s Slack-based, fast-moving style may feel too informal
• Companies with minimal GRC platform maturity - Prescient’s efficiency assumes you’re using Drata/Vanta/similar tools

Pricing Philosophy

While Prescient doesn’t publish specific pricing, client reviews consistently describe them as “remarkably cost-effective” and “far less money compared to previous auditors.”

Based on client feedback and market positioning:

• More expensive than ultra-low-cost providers ($5K-8K range that reviewers warn against)
• Significantly cheaper than Big 4 or traditional Top 20 CPA firms
• Value proposition: pay for speed, expertise, and platform integration - not just the audit

Clients report renewal discounts for multi-year relationships, suggesting loyalty pricing.

Accreditation Depth (Trust Signals)

• CREST Certified (penetration testing) - Member since September 2017
• CSA STAR Top 10 globally by Cloud Security Alliance
• ANAB Accredited ISO Certification Body (27001/27701/27017/27018/9001/22301/42001)
• AICPA Accredited (SOC 1, 2, 3)
• PCAOB Registered (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board)
• PCI QSA (Qualified Security Assessor)
• HITRUST CSF Authorized Assessor
• Google OAuth Approved Verification Security Assessor
• Microsoft SSPA Assessor

This accreditation depth is rare among compliance auditors and signals serious investment in quality and capability.

Leadership & Stability

Founded: 2017 (audit division 2020) Co-Founders: Fabrice Mouret (CEO) and Sammy Chowdhury (Chief Compliance Officer) - together since 2009 Chief Legal Officer: Caroline Paranikas - Harvard Law, former Kirkland & Ellis partner CFO: Darren Maloney - chartered accountant with 20+ years cybersecurity finance leadership CRO International: Andrew McLauchlan - former AWS Global Financial Services executive

This leadership team combines:

• Founding stability (same co-founders 15+ years)
• Legal sophistication (Harvard Law, top-tier firm background)
• Financial maturity (experienced CFO)
• Global expansion capability (AWS EMEA/APAC veteran)

Bottom Line

Prescient Security represents the modern evolution of SOC 2 compliance - built for B2B SaaS, by people who understand B2B SaaS. Their cybersecurity DNA, platform-native approach, and Slack-based communication create a fundamentally different audit experience than traditional CPA firms.

For Series A-to-growth-stage tech companies using Drata/Vanta and prioritizing speed without sacrificing thoroughness, Prescient delivers exceptional value. The 5,000+ client base and overwhelmingly positive reviews demonstrate consistent execution at scale.

The ISO 42001 positioning is particularly strategic for AI/ML companies in 2025-2026 - Prescient is ahead of the curve on AI governance compliance, with proven capability (Behavox certification) and accreditation depth.

However, they’re optimized for private mid-market tech companies, not public companies, defense contractors (no C3PAO yet), or organizations requiring traditional formal processes. Their sweet spot is the B2B SaaS startup that needs to get SOC 2 done quickly and thoroughly so they can get back to building their business - ideally while already using a GRC platform and Slack.

If that’s your profile, Prescient’s combination of cybersecurity expertise, platform integration, global coverage, and speed-to-value is hard to beat in the specialist auditor category.