How to use ISMS Copilot with Sprinto

Overview

Sprinto is a top-rated security compliance automation platform designed for cloud-first companies, offering out-of-the-box compliance programs, continuous control monitoring, and integration with 200+ cloud applications. ISMS Copilot complements Sprinto by providing specialized compliance expertise for the judgment-intensive tasks that automation can't fully address: customizing compliance programs for your industry, interpreting control requirements in your specific context, reviewing evidence quality, and getting expert guidance on implementing controls that require human judgment.

Who This Is For

This guide is for:

• Cloud-first companies using Sprinto who need expert guidance on tailoring compliance programs

• Compliance teams managing Sprinto deployments who want AI assistance for policy customization and control design

• Organizations leveraging Sprinto's automation but needing help with framework-specific interpretation

• Consultants supporting clients on Sprinto who require AI tools for quality assurance and expert advisory

How Sprinto and ISMS Copilot Work Together

What Sprinto Does Best

Sprinto excels at making compliance simple, automated, and scalable for cloud-native businesses:

• Out-of-the-box compliance programs: Quick setup with pre-configured compliance workflows that integrate with existing cloud infrastructure

• Continuous control monitoring: Real-time monitoring of compliance controls with no limits on entities tracked

• 200+ integrations: Connects with cloud applications, developer tools, and security platforms for automated evidence collection

• Role-based task management: Assigns compliance tasks based on user roles for efficient team management

• Built-in risk assessment: Risk assessment module with quantitative and qualitative risk libraries for gap identification

• Automated alerts and notifications: Real-time alerts for compliance issues with tiered workflows for timely remediation

• Evidence collection: Simplifies audit evidence gathering and enables direct sharing with auditors through the platform

• Expert guidance: Dedicated compliance expert support to help navigate complex requirements

• Trust Center: Customizable public portal for sharing compliance status with customers and prospects

Where ISMS Copilot Adds Value

ISMS Copilot complements Sprinto's automation with specialized expertise for judgment-based compliance work:

1. Compliance Program Customization

Sprinto provides out-of-the-box programs, but every organization needs industry-specific tailoring:

• Industry-specific requirements: "I'm using Sprinto's SOC 2 compliance program for a healthcare SaaS company. What HIPAA-specific controls should I layer on top of the standard SOC 2 program?"

• Program scope refinement: "How should I define the scope of my ISO 27001 program in Sprinto for a multi-product SaaS company with different customer segments?"

• Control customization: "Sprinto monitors standard access controls. What additional access control requirements exist for financial services companies under FINRA regulations?"

• Multi-framework alignment: "We're running SOC 2 and ISO 27001 programs in Sprinto. How should I structure them to maximize overlap and minimize redundant work?"

2. Control Implementation Guidance

Sprinto monitors control effectiveness, but doesn't tell you how to implement them:

• Implementation planning: "Sprinto flagged that we need to implement change management controls for SOC 2 CC8.1. We use GitHub, CircleCI, and Kubernetes. What's the right change management process for this modern DevOps stack?"

• Tool-specific guidance: "We're implementing backup controls for ISO 27001 A.12.3.1. Sprinto monitors our AWS backups, but what backup testing procedures should we establish?"

• Gap remediation: "Sprinto identified a gap in our vendor risk management. What evidence do auditors expect to see, and what vendor assessment process should we implement?"

• Cloud-native controls: "How should we implement ISO 27001 physical security controls (A.7.x) for a fully cloud-based company with no data centers?"

3. Risk Assessment Design and Execution

Sprinto provides risk assessment tools, but risk analysis requires compliance judgment:

• Risk scenario identification: "What are the typical information security risk scenarios I should assess in Sprinto's risk module for a cloud-native fintech startup?"

• Risk scoring methodology: "What risk assessment methodology (likelihood × impact) should I use in Sprinto that meets both SOC 2 and ISO 27001:2022 requirements?"

• Risk treatment planning: "I have 20 identified risks in Sprinto. How should I prioritize risk treatment given limited resources and competing compliance deadlines?"

• Risk acceptance criteria: "What criteria should I use to determine when risk acceptance is appropriate vs. requiring mitigation controls in our risk treatment plan?"

4. Policy and Procedure Development

Sprinto helps manage policies, but policy content requires compliance expertise:

• Policy customization: "What should I include in an Acceptable Use Policy for a remote-first company with 150 employees across 12 countries?"

• Procedure depth: "Sprinto tracks our incident response process, but I need detailed procedures. What step-by-step procedures should I document for SOC 2 Type II compliance?"

• Policy completeness review: Upload policy and ask "Review this Data Protection Policy for GDPR compliance. What's missing for a SaaS company processing EU customer data?"

• Multi-framework policies: "How should I structure policies to satisfy both ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 requirements without maintaining duplicate documents?"

5. Evidence Quality and Audit Readiness

Sprinto collects evidence automatically, but auditors evaluate evidence quality:

• Evidence adequacy review: "Sprinto collected our quarterly access review logs from Okta. Is this sufficient evidence for SOC 2 CC6.1, or do auditors typically expect additional documentation?"

• Manual evidence identification: "What manual evidence might ISO 27001 certification auditors request that Sprinto's automated collection doesn't capture?"

• Evidence context development: "I need to write evidence descriptions for our SOC 2 audit. What context should I provide beyond the raw logs Sprinto collected?"

• Testing evidence evaluation: "Our penetration test report is in Sprinto. What do ISO 27001 auditors specifically look for in pentest reports, and is ours sufficient?"

6. Framework-Specific Interpretation

Sprinto supports multiple frameworks, but each has interpretation nuances:

• Control requirement nuances: "Sprinto monitors encryption controls for both SOC 2 and ISO 27001. What are the subtle differences in auditor expectations between SOC 2 CC6.7 and ISO 27001 A.10.1?"

• Applicability decisions: "Which ISO 27001 Annex A controls can I legitimately exclude from my Statement of Applicability for a fully cloud-native, remote-first SaaS company?"

• Regulatory requirements: "We're using Sprinto for HIPAA compliance. What are the Security Rule requirements that go beyond Sprinto's automated controls?"

• Emerging frameworks: "We need to prepare for NIS2 Directive compliance. Can our existing Sprinto SOC 2 and ISO 27001 programs cover NIS2, or do we need additional controls?"

7. Audit Preparation and Response

Sprinto simplifies evidence sharing with auditors, but audit success requires understanding expectations:

• Mock audit questions: "Generate 25 likely SOC 2 Type II auditor questions for a cloud-native SaaS company, focusing on areas auditors probe beyond automated evidence"

• Auditor question interpretation: "The auditor asked 'How do you ensure separation of duties in production deployments?' What are they looking for, and what Sprinto evidence should I reference?"

• Exception documentation: "Sprinto flagged a control exception for one legacy integration without MFA. How should I document this exception and compensating controls?"

• Control narrative development: "I need to write control description narratives for our SOC 2 report. What should these narratives include beyond what Sprinto automatically tracks?"

8. Strategic Compliance Planning

Sprinto provides the platform, but strategic decisions require compliance expertise:

• Framework selection: "We have SOC 2 in Sprinto. Should we add ISO 27001, HITRUST, or PCI DSS for our expanding customer base in healthcare and finance?"

• Certification timing: "What are realistic timelines for ISO 27001 certification when using Sprinto, and what milestones should we plan for?"

• Resource allocation: "What compliance activities can Sprinto fully automate vs. what still requires dedicated staff time and expertise?"

• Scope definition: "How should we define our compliance scope in Sprinto for a company with multiple products, customer segments, and geographic regions?"

Common Workflows Combining Both Tools

Workflow 1: Launching Your First Compliance Program

Scenario: You're implementing your first SOC 2 program using Sprinto.

1. In Sprinto: Set up out-of-the-box SOC 2 compliance program, connect cloud integrations

2. In ISMS Copilot: Understand scope and readiness: "What are the key prerequisites before starting a SOC 2 Type II program for a 50-person SaaS company using AWS, and what timeline should I expect?"

3. In Sprinto: Begin automated control monitoring and evidence collection

4. In ISMS Copilot: Get implementation guidance for flagged gaps: "Sprinto identified gaps in our change management and access review processes. What specific procedures should we implement?"

5. Implementation: Build procedures based on ISMS Copilot guidance

6. In Sprinto: Track remediation progress, monitor ongoing compliance, prepare for audit

Workflow 2: Multi-Framework Expansion

Scenario: You have SOC 2 in Sprinto and you're adding ISO 27001.

1. In Sprinto: Add ISO 27001 compliance program alongside existing SOC 2

2. In ISMS Copilot: Analyze gaps and overlap: "I have SOC 2 Type II. What ISO 27001 Annex A controls require additional implementation beyond my SOC 2 controls, and what's already covered?"

3. In ISMS Copilot: Get implementation guidance for net-new controls: "How should I implement ISO 27001 A.5.7 (threat intelligence) and A.8.28 (secure coding) for a cloud-native development environment?"

4. In Sprinto: Configure monitoring for new ISO 27001-specific controls, connect additional integrations if needed

5. In ISMS Copilot: Validate policy alignment: "Review these policies to ensure they satisfy both SOC 2 and ISO 27001:2022 requirements"

6. In Sprinto: Track compliance across both frameworks using role-based task management

Workflow 3: Risk Assessment Execution

Scenario: You're conducting your annual ISO 27001 risk assessment.

1. In ISMS Copilot: Design risk assessment approach: "What risk assessment methodology should I use that meets ISO 27001:2022 requirements for a cloud-native SaaS company?"

2. In ISMS Copilot: Get risk scenario library: "What are the typical information security risk scenarios for a B2B SaaS company that I should assess?"

3. In Sprinto: Use risk assessment module to conduct assessment using ISMS Copilot's methodology and scenarios

4. In Sprinto: Generate risk heatmaps, identify gaps, and track treatment plans

5. In ISMS Copilot: Validate completeness: "Review this risk treatment plan. Does it meet ISO 27001 Clause 6.1.3 requirements for risk treatment documentation?"

6. In Sprinto: Monitor risk treatment implementation and reassess periodically

Workflow 4: Control Gap Remediation

Scenario: Sprinto's continuous monitoring identified a control gap.

1. In Sprinto: Review the control failure alert and understand the specific gap

2. In ISMS Copilot: Get remediation guidance: "Sprinto flagged that we don't have adequate logging and monitoring for security events. We use AWS CloudWatch, Datadog, and PagerDuty. What logging requirements should we implement for SOC 2 CC7.2?"

3. In ISMS Copilot: Design implementation: "What specific logs should we collect, how long should we retain them, and who should review them to meet compliance requirements?"

4. Implementation: Configure systems based on guidance

5. In Sprinto: Verify automated monitoring now shows compliance, document remediation

6. In Sprinto: Ongoing monitoring confirms continued compliance with tiered alerts for issues

Workflow 5: Audit Preparation

Scenario: Your SOC 2 Type II audit begins in 45 days.

1. In Sprinto: Review compliance dashboard, address any flagged gaps, ensure all evidence is current

2. In ISMS Copilot: Prepare for auditor questions: "Generate 30 likely SOC 2 Type II auditor questions for a cloud-native SaaS company using modern DevOps practices"

3. In ISMS Copilot: Review evidence completeness: "What manual evidence might SOC 2 auditors request beyond what Sprinto's automated collection captures?"

4. In Sprinto: Share evidence directly with auditors through the platform, track audit requests

5. During audit: When auditors ask complex questions, consult ISMS Copilot for interpretation and response guidance

6. In Sprinto: Track audit progress and manage to successful completion

Practical Examples

Example 1: Customizing Compliance Programs for Your Industry

Situation: You're using Sprinto's SOC 2 program but need healthcare-specific enhancements.

Ask ISMS Copilot: "I'm running Sprinto's SOC 2 compliance program for a healthcare SaaS company handling PHI. What HIPAA Security Rule requirements should I layer on top of SOC 2 to ensure HIPAA compliance?"

ISMS Copilot guidance: Identifies HIPAA-specific requirements like BAA management, PHI encryption standards, breach notification procedures, access logging for PHI, and administrative safeguard documentation that go beyond standard SOC 2 controls.

Example 2: Implementing Cloud-Native Controls

Situation: You need to implement ISO 27001 controls in a modern DevOps environment.

Ask ISMS Copilot: "I need to implement ISO 27001 change management controls (A.12.1.2) for our Kubernetes deployments using GitLab CI/CD and ArgoCD. What change management process should I establish that Sprinto can monitor?"

ISMS Copilot guidance: Provides modern DevOps change management approach including GitOps practices, pull request reviews, automated testing gates, deployment approval workflows, and rollback procedures that satisfy ISO 27001 while aligning with cloud-native practices.

Example 3: Understanding Framework Nuances

Situation: Sprinto monitors controls for multiple frameworks, but you need to understand differences.

Ask ISMS Copilot: "Sprinto monitors our access controls for both SOC 2 and ISO 27001. What are the specific differences in auditor expectations between SOC 2 CC6.1 and ISO 27001 A.9.2.1 regarding user access management?"

ISMS Copilot guidance: Explains that SOC 2 emphasizes logical access and continuous monitoring, while ISO 27001 requires formal user registration/deregistration procedures with documented approval and periodic access reviews, helping you tailor Sprinto's monitoring to satisfy both.

Example 4: Validating Evidence Quality

Situation: You want to ensure Sprinto-collected evidence will satisfy auditors.

Ask ISMS Copilot: "Sprinto has collected 12 months of vulnerability scan reports from our automated testing. What additional evidence or documentation might ISO 27001 certification auditors request beyond the scan reports?"

ISMS Copilot guidance: Identifies manual evidence like vulnerability remediation tracking, risk-based prioritization documentation, exception approvals, evidence of remediation testing, and proof that critical vulnerabilities are fixed within defined SLAs.

When to Use Each Tool

Integration Best Practices

1. Leverage Sprinto's Speed with ISMS Copilot's Expertise

• Quick deployment: Use Sprinto's out-of-the-box programs for rapid setup

• Expert customization: Consult ISMS Copilot for industry-specific enhancements and gap identification

• Continuous improvement: Use Sprinto's monitoring to identify issues, ISMS Copilot for remediation guidance

2. Maximize Integration Coverage

• Connect everything: Leverage Sprinto's 200+ integrations for maximum automated evidence collection

• Identify gaps: Use ISMS Copilot to identify which manual processes still require documentation despite automation

• Design procedures: Get ISMS Copilot guidance on procedures for processes Sprinto can't fully automate

3. Enhance Expert Support

• Sprinto experts: Leverage Sprinto's dedicated compliance expert support for platform-specific guidance

• ISMS Copilot: Use for 24/7 on-demand framework-specific questions, implementation details, and audit preparation

• Complementary value: Sprinto experts help with platform usage; ISMS Copilot provides deep framework expertise

4. Organize Multi-Framework Work

• In Sprinto: Manage all frameworks, controls, and evidence in a single platform

• In ISMS Copilot: Create framework-specific workspaces for focused guidance without context confusion

• Cross-reference: When ISMS Copilot provides implementation guidance, execute and track in Sprinto

Cost and Resource Considerations

Investment Overview

• Sprinto: Compliance automation platform with pricing starting around $4,000-5,000 for single framework implementation

• ISMS Copilot: Specialized compliance AI starting at $20/month individual or team plans for organizations

Combined Value Proposition

Organizations using both tools report:

• Faster time to compliance: Sprinto's rapid deployment + ISMS Copilot's expert guidance accelerates certification timelines

• Reduced consultant dependency: Handle complex questions in-house instead of hiring consultants at $150-300/hour

• Better program customization: Industry-specific enhancements that reduce audit findings and improve compliance effectiveness

• Higher audit success rates: Better evidence quality and preparation through ISMS Copilot review

• Smaller compliance teams: Automation + AI expertise enables lean teams to manage complex multi-framework compliance

Limitations and Boundaries

What This Combination Doesn't Replace

• External auditors: You still need independent auditors for SOC 2, ISO 27001 certification, and third-party assessments

• Executive ownership: Leadership must own compliance strategy and risk decisions

• Legal expertise: Complex regulatory interpretation may require compliance attorneys

• Technical implementation: Both tools provide guidance and monitoring, but your team implements controls

When You Might Still Need Consultants

• First-time certifications: Organizations new to compliance often benefit from consultant guidance for initial programs

• Complex environments: Multi-national operations with varied requirements may need specialized advisors

• Significant gaps: Organizations with major compliance deficiencies may need consultant-led remediation

• Industry-specific nuances: Certain regulated industries may require specialized consultants for complex scenarios

Getting Started

If You're Already Using Sprinto

1. Identify expertise needs: What questions do you currently ask Sprinto's experts or research independently?

2. Try program customization: Ask ISMS Copilot for industry-specific enhancements to your compliance program

3. Design control implementations: Get ISMS Copilot guidance before implementing controls flagged by Sprinto

4. Prepare for audit: Use ISMS Copilot to generate likely auditor questions for your frameworks

5. Evaluate value: Track how often ISMS Copilot provides guidance that complements Sprinto's expert support

If You're Evaluating Both Tools

1. Start with Sprinto: Sprinto provides the operational foundation—rapid deployment, continuous monitoring, automated evidence

2. Add ISMS Copilot for expertise: Layer on ISMS Copilot for program customization, control design, and 24/7 framework expertise

3. Define integration workflow: Establish when you use each tool and how they complement your compliance program

What's Next

• Welcome to ISMS Copilot - Get started with ISMS Copilot

• Organizing Work with Workspaces - Create framework-specific workspaces

• How to Create ISO 27001 Policies Using AI - Develop policies that complement Sprinto's automation

• How to Conduct Risk Assessments Using AI - Design risk assessment methodologies

• How to Prepare for SOC 2 Audit Using ISMS Copilot - Prepare for audits with AI-generated scenarios

Getting Help

Questions about using ISMS Copilot alongside Sprinto?

• Contact ISMS Copilot support for guidance on integrating AI expertise with Sprinto workflows

• Join the ISMS Copilot community to connect with other compliance professionals using both tools

• Check the Help Center for workflow templates and integration best practices