Your Vanta Partner for Compliance That Actually Sticks

Frequently Asked Questions:

• How does BEMO work with Vanta?

  Vanta helps centralize compliance monitoring and evidence collection. BEMO manages the systems that supply that evidence, including Microsoft 365, identity, device management, access controls, and policy enforcement.

  We make sure the environment behind Vanta is properly configured, monitored, and maintained.

  Then, we support the audit process through vendor reviews, coordination of penetration testing, auditor communication, and quarterly compliance reviews.

  
  
  

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

  You may still need BEMO if your team does not have the internal IT or security capacity to manage the controls Vanta is checking. Vanta can identify missing evidence, failed tests, and control gaps, but those issues still need to be fixed in the underlying environment.

  BEMO handles that operational work so your Vanta instance reflects a compliance program that is actually being maintained.

  
  
  

• What makes BEMO different from other Vanta partners?

  Many Vanta partners focus on advisory work, documentation, or audit preparation. BEMO goes further by managing the IT and security controls that Vanta depends on every day. Because we handle Microsoft 365, devices, identity, access, monitoring, and remediation, we are not just helping you prepare for an audit. We are helping keep the environment audit-ready between audits.

  
  
  

• Is BEMO a certified Vanta partner?

   BEMO is a certified Vanta partner and Vanta executive business partner, helping customers connect the platform with the managed IT, security, and compliance support needed to stay audit-ready. We procure, onboard, and fully manage your Vanta instance as part of our managed compliance service, mapping controls, integrating your tools, and automating evidence collection. As a Vanta managed service provider, we own the GRC platform and the IT environment that feeds it, so you work with one team instead of stitching together a platform vendor and a separate IT shop. 

• How long does it take to get compliant?

  Timelines depend on the framework, your current security posture, and how much remediation is needed before the audit. With Vanta handling automated monitoring and BEMO managing the technical controls behind it, most teams can move more efficiently than they would on their own.

  A SOC 2 Type I audit often takes 3 to 6 months, while more involved frameworks, such as CMMC Level 2 with its 110 NIST SP 800-171 requirements, typically require a longer implementation plan.

  
  
  

• Which compliance frameworks does BEMO support?

  BEMO supports common security and compliance frameworks, including SOC 2 Type I and Type II, ISO 27001, CMMC Levels 1 and 2, and HIPAA. These are the frameworks most growing SaaS companies, healthcare organizations, and government contractors need as they mature.

  If your team is working toward another standard, we can review your requirements and confirm whether BEMO is the right fit.

  
  
  

• What makes BEMO a compliance expert?

   We hold our own SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications and maintain compliance with the same frameworks we manage for clients. Our security and compliance engineers work across active audits year-round, so the team guiding your program draws on direct experience with what auditors flag and what controls hold up. We're an SMB ourselves, so we understand the operational realities of achieving compliance without a dedicated in-house team to run it. 

• Do certifications need to be renewed?

  Yes. Compliance is not a one-and-done exercise. Most certifications need to be renewed on a recurring basis, and auditors will expect to see that your controls stayed active, your evidence stayed current, and your team continued following the required processes. BEMO helps maintain that posture throughout the year, so renewal is part of normal operations instead of a last-minute cleanup project.

  
  
  

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

  Be cautious with promises like that. A fast setup may be possible if your controls, policies, systems, and evidence are already in strong shape, but most companies need time to prepare properly.

  Audit readiness often involves configuration, monitoring, documentation, remediation, and evidence review before certification can hold up.

  BEMO gives you a realistic timeline based on your environment, framework, and audit scope instead of making promises that fall apart under auditor review.