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Accredited assessments that don’t take shortcuts.

Across SOC, ISO, PCI DSS, HITRUST, FedRAMP, GovRAMP, and CMMC, Aprio’s assessors conduct efficient audits and issue the certifications your customers, partners, and regulators require. Talk to an Assessor

Credentials & Frameworks

SOC 1 AICPA
SOC 2 AICPA
SOC 3 AICPA
ISO 27001 Accredited CB
ISO 27701 Accredited CB
ISO 9001 Accredited CB
ISO 22301 Accredited CB
ISO 42001 Accredited CB
PCI DSS QSA
CMMC C3PAO
FedRAMP Independent Assessor
GovRAMP 3PAO
Death Master File Accredited
HIPAA Accredited
C5 Accredited
CCPA Accredited
CSA Star Cloud Security Alliance
NIST Accredited
IRAP Advisory
DORA Accredited
NIS2 Advisory
ISMAP Advisory
NYDFS Accredited

Audited.

Certified.

Backed by credibility.

Aprio makes every assessment count.

Many buyers come to an assessment focused on which framework they need and how long it will take. But the firm that conducts the assessment matters just as much. The certificate you issue to your customers, partners, and regulators is only as credible as the firm behind it.

In a space where auditor credibility matters and invalid certificates carry real consequences, accreditation is the baseline. The credential has to come from a firm with the efficiency to get it done, the standing to issue it, and the depth of experience to make it mean something.

Aprio’s multi-framework assessment approach is built around the evidence, not a generalized crosswalk of requirements. Our platform allows clients to provide evidence once, then an analysis of that evidence is conducted to the specific requirements of each applicable framework. This preserves the nuance and rigor of every standard without diluting requirements to create artificial alignment across frameworks. The result is a more efficient assessment experience: less duplicative evidence collection, fewer repetitive interviews, and significantly lower audit burden without sacrificing the depth or specificity of any individual assessment.

Here’s what else we bring to the table:

  • Accreditation. Only a licensed firm can issue the certificate or report you require. Aprio holds those credentials for SOC reports and across ISO, PCI DSS, HITRUST, FedRAMP, GovRAMP, and CMMC certification frameworks.

  • Cross-framework expertise. When your auditors work across CMMC, FedRAMP, GovRAMP, SOC 2, and ISO, they come to the engagement already knowing where the controls overlap, so you’re never paying to prove the same thing twice.

  • An efficient approach. Our process is intentionally structured to reduce time and cost without cutting corners.

  • Institutional knowledge. Aprio has conducted hundreds of assessments across similar organizations. We know where organizations fail, what assessors look for, and what documentation will actually hold up.

  • A true partner. Compliance isn’t a one-time event, and neither is our investment in understanding your environment. Every engagement after, picks up where the last one left off.

Frameworks We Assess

Aprio can assess every framework below. If yours isn’t listed, just ask us, because the list keeps growing.

  • SOC Reporting

    Aprio is a licensed CPA firm that conducts SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 examinations and delivers the independent report your customers and regulators require.

  • ISO Certification

    Aprio offers direct ISO certification across ISO 27001, 27701, 22301, 9001, and 42001. No separate registrar required.

  • Government Compliance Assessments

    As one of the few firms authorized to conduct CMMC, FedRAMP, and GovRAMP assessments, Aprio brings depth of knowledge and experience to expedite and deduplicate your public sector compliance obligations.

  • PCI DSS Compliance

    Aprio’s Qualified Security Assessors conduct PCI DSS assessments, deliver Reports on Compliance, and support SAQs across merchant levels.

  • HITRUST Certification

    As an Authorized External Assessor Organization, Aprio conducts HITRUST validated assessments across e1, i1, and r2 certification tiers.

  • WebTrust Certification

    Aprio’s in-depth experience in WebTrust certifications enables us to align your PKI operations with global standards and build long-term trust.

How long does it take?


  1. SOC 2 Type I

    Readiness in 2-3 Months

    Organizations with organized evidence and in-scope systems already defined can reach readiness in as little as 1-3 months. Organizations starting from scratch should plan for longer.


  2. SOC Type 2

    3-12 Months

    SOC 2 Type II requires a minimum 90-day observation period. Plan for 3-12 months total, with subsequent annual audits.


  3. ISO 27001

    6-12 Months

    First-time certification typically takes 6–12 months, depending on your organization’s size, complexity, and existing information security practices.


  4. CMMC

    2-6 Weeks

    CMMC Level 2 timelines depend heavily on your current NIST 800-171 posture. A readiness assessment is strongly recommended before scoping timeline.


  5. PCI DSS

    3-5 Months

    Most organizations reach audit readiness in 3–5 months, depending on environment complexity and existing control maturity.


  6. HITRUST

    6-18 Months

    Most organizations reach validated assessment readiness in 6–18 months, depending on existing controls, scope complexity, and whether they’re pursuing e1, i1, or r2 certification.


  7. FedRAMP

    Depends on your Certification Profile, defined by Type (20x vs Rev 5), Class (B, C, D), and Path (Program vs. Agency)

    Certified Providers navigating annual assessments post CR26, your Certification Profile will be unique this year based on Agency(ies) input.


  8. GOVRAMP

    1-3 Months

    Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) undergoing GR initial assessment typically require closer to 3 months depending on Impact Level, whereas annual assessments are closer to 4-6 weeks. GovRAMP statuses of Snapshot, Progressing Snapshot, and Core do not require 3PAO assessments.

Certification isn’t the finish line.

As your compliance partner, Aprio goes beyond helping you achieve certification. We also help you maintain it and expand into other frameworks.

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Let’s talk assessment.

Tell us which frameworks you’re pursuing and where you are in the process. We’ll map out what comes next. Talk to an Assessor