Your Drata Partner for Compliance That Actually Sticks

Frequently Asked Questions:

• How does BEMO work with Drata?

  Drata automates compliance evidence collection. BEMO manages the IT and security environment behind it. We handle your Microsoft 365 configuration, MDM, SSO, identity controls, and policy enforcement so Drata always has clean, accurate data to work with.

  On top of that, we manage your auditor relationships, penetration testing, vendor reviews, and quarterly compliance health checks. You get the platform and the team, fully integrated.

  
  
  

• My company already has Drata. Do we still need BEMO?

  Drata automates evidence collection, but the platform only works as well as the environment feeding it.

  Someone still needs to configure your Microsoft 365 controls, manage your devices, enforce your policies, respond to auditor requests, and keep everything in shape between audits.

  That's BEMO. We fill the gap between having a Drata subscription and actually passing an audit, then staying compliant year over year.

  
  
  

• What makes BEMO different from other Drata partners?

  Most Drata partners are compliance consultants. We're an MSP, which means we manage your full IT and security environment, not just your compliance program. That difference matters: your Drata evidence is only as clean as the controls behind it.

  Because we own those controls day to day, your evidence is accurate, your auditors have fewer questions, and there's a real team available when something breaks at 11pm before an audit window closes.

  
  
  

• How long does it take to get compliant?

  It depends on your starting point and the framework. Because we automate setup and monitoring through Drata and run the compliance program hands-on, we can get you there faster than going it alone. Most SOC 2 Type 1 audits are completed within three to six months. CMMC Level 2 audits between 7 to 10 months.

• Which compliance frameworks does BEMO support?

  We support SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, CMMC (Levels 1 and 2), NIST 800-171, and HIPAA. These cover the majority of what growing technology companies and government contractors need.

  If you're pursuing a framework not listed here, reach out, and we'll let you know if we can accommodate it.

  
  
  

• Is BEMO itself SOC 2- and ISO 27001-certified?

  Yes. BEMO holds its own SOC 2 Type 2 certification and is ISO 27001 certified. We maintain the same frameworks we manage for clients.

  Our security engineers and compliance engineers work across active audits year-round, so the team guiding your program isn't working from a playbook. They know what auditors actually flag and what controls actually hold up.

  
  
  

   

• Is BEMO a compliance partner or a cybersecurity partner?

  Both. BEMO is a compliance partner that runs your GRC program in Drata, and a cybersecurity partner that secures the Microsoft 365 environment underneath it. The two go together.

  Your audit evidence is only as strong as the identity, device, and email controls behind it, so we manage both under one contract instead of leaving you to coordinate separate vendors.

  
  
  

  
  
  

• Do certifications need to be renewed?

  Yes. Most frameworks require annual renewal, which means proving continuous compliance over the certified period, not just at the point of audit.

  This is one reason ongoing managed compliance matters more than a one-time setup. BEMO keeps your controls and evidence current year-round, so renewal audits don't become a scramble.

  
  
  

• Some vendors say you can get compliant in a week. Is that true?

  Healthy skepticism is smart. Most frameworks require three to six months of continuous monitoring before certification. That's not a BEMO rule; it's how audits work. No provider can compress months of evidence into a week without cutting corners. We're transparent about timelines because your certification has to hold up under scrutiny.