AI Platform SOC2 Type 2 Certification

Project Overview

For over two years, Taskew Solutions has been the trusted technology partner for an innovative AI platform startup. Our engagement began during the early stages of product development, where we were tasked with building a robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure that could support their ambitious vision while meeting stringent security and compliance requirements.

As the platform matured and prepared for enterprise adoption, achieving SOC2 Type 2 certification became critical for gaining customer trust and meeting regulatory requirements. We led the comprehensive compliance initiative from infrastructure design through certification, achieving successful SOC2 Type 2 attestation in just 6 months.

The Challenge

The client needed to rapidly scale their AI platform while simultaneously preparing for SOC2 Type 2 certification. Key challenges included:

• Building a production-grade cloud infrastructure from the ground up on AWS
• Implementing secure multi-tier architecture with proper network isolation
• Establishing automated DevOps pipelines for continuous deployment
• Ensuring 24/7 monitoring and maintenance of critical systems
• Implementing all SOC2 security controls without disrupting development velocity
• Maintaining continuous compliance posture post-certification
• Achieving enterprise-grade security while keeping infrastructure costs optimized

The platform required handling sensitive user data and AI models, making security and compliance non-negotiable from day one. The team needed a partner who could bridge the gap between rapid product development and enterprise security standards.

Our Solution

Cloud Infrastructure & Architecture

We designed and implemented a comprehensive AWS cloud architecture optimized for security, scalability, and performance:

• Multi-tier application architecture with proper network segmentation and security groups
• Amazon CloudFront CDN with advanced security layers including AWS WAF, DDoS protection, and custom security rules
• Elastic Load Balancing for high availability and automatic traffic distribution
• Auto-scaling groups configured to handle variable workloads efficiently
• Private network connectivity using AWS PrivateLink to establish secure communication between the application tier and MongoDB database
• VPC architecture with public and private subnets, NAT gateways, and network ACLs

DevOps & Automation

We established a robust DevOps practice that enables rapid, reliable deployments:

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation templates for reproducible infrastructure deployments
• Automated CI/CD pipelines integrated with the code repository for scheduled deployments
• Git-based workflows with automated code pulls and deployment orchestration
• Blue-green deployment strategy to ensure zero downtime during updates
• Automated resource provisioning saving engineering hours by eliminating manual configuration
• Configuration management for consistent environment setup across development, staging, and production

SOC2 Compliance Implementation

We led the complete SOC2 Type 2 certification process, implementing all required controls:

• Security controls including access management, encryption, network security, and vulnerability management
• Availability controls with monitoring, incident response, and disaster recovery procedures
• Confidentiality controls protecting sensitive data throughout its lifecycle
• Processing integrity controls ensuring system accuracy and validity
• Vanta platform integration for automated compliance evidence collection and continuous monitoring
• Engineering-specific testing validating all technical controls quarterly
• Documentation and policies aligned with SOC2 requirements

Continuous Monitoring & Maintenance

Our ongoing engagement includes:

• 24/7 infrastructure monitoring with automated alerting and incident response
• Proactive maintenance including security patches, performance optimization, and capacity planning
• Continuous compliance monitoring through Vanta for year-round SOC2 readiness
• Quarterly control testing to validate security controls effectiveness
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning
• Performance tuning and cost optimization reviews

Technology Stack

Results & Impact

The successful SOC2 Type 2 certification opened doors to enterprise customers who require verified security standards. Our infrastructure design has proven robust and scalable, supporting the platform's growth while maintaining security and compliance standards.

The automated deployment pipeline and CloudFormation templates have dramatically reduced time-to-market for new features, while our continuous compliance monitoring ensures the client remains audit-ready year-round.

Ongoing Partnership

Our relationship with this client continues to evolve. We remain their trusted infrastructure and compliance partner, providing:

• Continuous infrastructure optimization and scaling as the platform grows
• Year-round SOC2 compliance maintenance and quarterly control testing
• 24/7 monitoring and rapid incident response
• Regular security assessments and infrastructure improvements
• Strategic guidance on cloud architecture and compliance roadmap

This long-term partnership demonstrates our commitment to client success beyond initial implementation, ensuring their infrastructure remains secure, compliant, and optimized for growth.