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Managed Services

Managed Compliance Service

Outsource the day-to-day running of your compliance programme.

Managed Compliance Service — 24×7 managed services operations bridge with analyst wallboards, MAST Consulting Group

Overview

A subscription model where MAST runs your compliance programme end-to-end — control monitoring, evidence collection, internal audits, regulator submissions and certification renewals across ISO, SOC 2, PCI DSS, CBUAE, SAMA, NCA, ADHICS and other applicable frameworks.

In depth

A four-layer view of this service.

Context, scope, delivery and impact — written for buyers, boards, auditors and search engines alike.

Layer 01 — Context

Context & Why It Matters

01

Compliance is not a project; it is an operating capability.

  • Organisations that complete an ISO 27001, SOC 2 or PCI DSS project frequently lose ground within 6–12 months as evidence ages, controls drift, people move and new regulations appear.
  • Managed compliance — also called compliance-as-a-service or continuous compliance — retains a dedicated MAST team to run the day-to-day cycle so the programme never decays between audits.
Layer 02 — Scope

Scope & What It Covers

02

Coverage includes continuous control monitoring, automated and manual evidence collection, monthly control testing, quarterly internal audits, annual external audit support (ISO 27001 surveillance and recertification, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS re-validation, ADHICS, NCA, SAMA, CBUAE filings), policy and procedure maintenance, awareness training delivery, vendor and third-party risk reviews, regulator and certification body liaison, and quarterly board attestation packs.

Layer 03 — Approach

Our Approach & Delivery

03

Subscription model with a named programme manager, lead auditors, technical SMEs and an evidence engineer.

  • Onboarding maps every in-scope framework, control and existing evidence; stabilisation closes priority gaps; steady-state operates monthly testing cycles and quarterly board reporting.
  • Tooling integrates with your existing ticketing, identity, cloud and security stack — we use Vanta, Drata, Sprinto or your in-house GRC platform.
Layer 04 — Impact

Business Impact & Outcomes

04

Predictable monthly fee replaces lumpy project spend, certifications and audits pass first-time year after year, and the internal team is freed from manual evidence collection.

  • Typical clients consolidate 4–8 framework obligations under one managed engagement at 30–50 percent the cost of equivalent in-house headcount, with full audit traceability.
At a glance

Process flow, compliance checklist and benefits.

A visual breakdown of how the engagement runs, what evidence we leave behind, and the business outcomes you can defend at the board.

Process flow

How we deliver Managed Compliance Service.

  1. 01
    Onboard

    Map all in-scope frameworks, controls and current evidence.

  2. 02
    Stabilise

    Remediate open gaps and standardise evidence formats.

  3. 03
    Operate

    Monthly control testing, audit cycles and regulator filings.

  4. 04
    Improve

    Quarterly reviews, framework additions and tooling automation.

Compliance checklist

What auditors and regulators expect to see.

Every item below is part of an audit-ready Managed Compliance Service programme — what regulators, certification bodies and enterprise buyers expect to see.

  • Scope and applicability statement

    Confirmed boundaries for Managed Compliance Service across entities, locations and systems.

  • Gap assessment report

    Current-state diagnostic with prioritised, owner-tagged findings.

  • Policy and procedure suite

    Approved by top management, version-controlled and communicated to staff.

  • Risk register and treatment plan

    Threats, controls, residual risk and accepted exceptions documented.

  • Awareness and role-based training

    Attendance, content and assessment evidence retained.

  • Evidence repository

    Central, auditor-accessible, timestamped artefacts per control.

  • Internal audit and management review

    Independent assurance run before any external assessment.

  • Continuous improvement log

    Findings, corrective actions and re-test evidence tracked to closure.

Benefits

What you walk away with.

Single retained team owning all compliance frameworks
Continuous evidence collection and control testing
Quarterly attestation pack ready for board and regulator
Predictable monthly fee instead of project-based spend
FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

How is this different from a one-off ISO 27001 project?+

An implementation project ends at certification. The managed service keeps the ISMS operating, audited and re-certified year after year — covering every framework in scope.

Can you cover multiple frameworks at once?+

Yes. The service is designed for organisations holding three or more concurrent obligations — typically ISO 27001, SOC 2 and a regional regulator.

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