What Is Managed Assurance?

Managed Assurance is Asureti’s ongoing compliance and risk management service that replaces point-in-time assessments with a continuous operating program. It provides a dedicated team that builds, runs, and maintains Governance, Risk, and Compliance activities as part of day-to-day operations.

The service supports frameworks such as SOC 2, HITRUST, GDPR, and CMMC without expanding internal headcount. Workflows, technology, and oversight adapt as the organization grows, helping teams maintain consistency while preparing for audits and regulatory review.

Want to dive deeper into the concept behind this approach? Check out our article “How Managed Assurance Supports Compliance-as-a-Service” to understand why continuous compliance outperforms point-in-time assessments.

Why do organizations struggle with compliance and risk today?

Many organizations face increasing regulatory complexity while operating with limited internal resources. Frameworks continue to expand, and expectations around privacy, security, and vendor oversight rise each year.

Teams often operate in reactive mode. Audits drive activity instead of ongoing governance.

Managed Assurance addresses this gap by shifting compliance from episodic effort to continuous execution.

How does Managed Assurance protect data?

Managed Assurance helps organizations protect data by embedding governance, risk, and compliance into everyday operations.

The focus stays on responsible data handling, transparency, and proof that safeguards operate consistently.

Even though the work is technical, the outcomes remain clear:

• Keep data safe.

• Handle it responsibly.

• Demonstrate both through evidence.

The Managed Assurance Model

Managed Assurance operates as compliance-as-a-service delivered through a subscription model. It combines expert support, proven frameworks, and operational execution without requiring internal teams to scale. Teams that want a deeper explanation of how Managed Assurance operates across governance, risk, and compliance can review the Managed Assurance white paper.

Think of it as GRC delivered by a team rather than a standalone tool.

This trend aligns with broader industry guidance, such as ISACA’s analysis of proactive and continuous automated compliance, which underscores why organizations are moving away from point-in-time assessments.

Whether you're starting with HITRUST or juggling multiple frameworks, Managed Assurance adapts to your needs and grows with your business.

Sometimes, organizations know what the “right thing” is but need help executing. Other times, they’re facing new challenges—expansion, regulation, disruption—and need a partner to guide them through.

Why It Matters

Trust is everything in our ever-evolving digital world. Managed Assurance helps organizations build and maintain that trust by aligning operations with best practices in data protection, compliance, and governance.

It’s not about checking boxes, it’s about building a culture of accountability and resilience. Industry research supports this shift, including Vanta’s guidance on proactive, continuous approaches to automated compliance, which shows how organizations reduce risk and avoid the pitfalls of point-in-time audits.

What Makes Managed Assurance Different

Unlike traditional consulting or software-only solutions, Asureti’s Managed Assurance is:

• Integrated: We operate as an extension of your team

• Flexible: We support your platform—or provide one

• Cost-effective: Fixed monthly pricing, no budget surprises

• Outcome-driven: We focus on measurable progress, not checklists

From risk assessments and privacy audits to vendor reviews and control testing—we handle the heavy lifting while keeping you in control. Download the one-pager here.

Core Components

Managed Assurance includes:

• Risk Management: Taxonomy, register, assessments, monitoring

• Compliance Operations: Internal controls, reporting, findings management

• Privacy Services: Data mapping, DSAR response, operationalization

• Third-Party Risk Management: Vendor classification, assessments, reporting

• Audit Support: REF prep, in-person advocacy, evidence management

• Policy Development: Security, privacy, governance documentation

Each component is customizable based on your maturity, risk appetite, and business goals.

Strategic Benefits

Managed Assurance isn’t just about staying compliant—it’s about enabling growth.

• Organizations using Asureti’s service report:

• Reduced audit findings

• Faster response times

• Improved leadership engagement

• Streamlined workflows

• Increased visibility into risk and compliance posture

These outcomes translate into real strategic advantages: better decision-making, stronger stakeholder trust, and readiness for expansion, funding, or M&A. Read the full white paper here.

Who Is It For?

Managed Assurance is ideal for:

• Lean teams needing expert support

• Growing companies preparing for audits or certifications

• Regulated industries like healthcare, finance, SaaS, and insurance

• Executives who want visibility without micromanagement

• Security and compliance leaders who need scalable solutions

Getting Started

Whether you're building from scratch or optimizing an existing program, Asureti’s Managed Assurance team is ready to help.

• Simplify compliance

• Strengthen security

• Reduce operational risk

• Enable sustainable growth

Ready to see Managed Assurance in action? Discover real-world results in our “Managed Assurance – Building a GRC Program Case Study”, where we show how companies achieved faster audits and stronger compliance posture without adding headcount.

FAQ:

What is “Managed Assurance,” and how does it differ from traditional Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) consulting or point-in-time assessments?

Managed Assurance is an ongoing compliance and risk management operating model rather than a one-time engagement. Instead of periodic assessments or short-term consulting projects, the service embeds a dedicated team into daily GRC operations.

Traditional consulting typically focuses on a specific audit, framework, or gap. Once the engagement ends, internal teams must maintain the program on their own.

Managed Assurance operates continuously. Controls, documentation, and evidence remain active and reviewed throughout the year, which reduces last-minute audit preparation and reactive work.

Who is Managed Assurance designed for?  

Managed Assurance supports organizations that need sustained compliance execution without building a full internal GRC function.

It is commonly used by:

• Lean teams that lack dedicated compliance staff.

• Growing companies preparing for audits or certifications.

• Regulated industries managing multiple frameworks.

• Executives who need visibility without daily involvement.

• Security and compliance leaders supporting scale.

The model fits organizations at different maturity levels, from first-time certifications to programs that require ongoing refinement.

What does Asureti’s Managed Assurance include?

Managed Assurance includes the people, processes, and tooling required to operate a full compliance and risk program.

The service covers:

• Risk assessments and ongoing monitoring.

• Policy and control development.

• Privacy and vendor risk reviews.

• Audit preparation and audit defense.

• Findings management and reporting.

• Alignment to regulatory and framework requirements.

Instead of assembling these elements independently, organizations receive an integrated program designed to operate continuously.

How does Managed Assurance help with audits and certifications?

Managed Assurance supports audits by maintaining readiness throughout the year. Controls, documentation, and evidence are reviewed and updated as part of normal operations.

Rather than preparing in response to an audit deadline, organizations:

• Maintain organized evidence.

• Track control operation consistently.

• Address issues before auditors identify them.

This approach reduces disruption during audits and supports clearer communication with auditors, clients, and regulators.

How predictable is Managed Assurance for budgeting and resourcing?

Managed Assurance uses a fixed monthly pricing model. This structure reduces unexpected costs related to consulting engagements, urgent remediation, or internal staffing gaps.

The fee covers:

• Ongoing program execution.

• Access to experienced practitioners.

• Proven workflows and supporting technology.

• Advisory support as requirements evolve.

Predictable pricing helps organizations plan compliance activities alongside broader business priorities.

Can Managed Assurance scale as our regulatory and compliance needs evolve?

Managed Assurance is designed to adapt as organizations grow or face new requirements. Workflows and program components adjust when business models, systems, or regulations change.

The service supports:

• New audit or certification requirements.

• Expansion into additional markets.

• Integration of acquisitions.

• Increased regulatory scrutiny.

Rather than rebuilding the program, organizations extend an existing foundation.

Do you have case studies showing quantifiable results?

Case studies document how organizations improved audit outcomes without increasing headcount. One example shows how teams selected and implemented the right GRC platform to support scalable risk and compliance operations. Examples include reductions in audit exceptions, completion of large control testing cycles, and successful certification timelines.

These results reflect consistent execution rather than short-term remediation and show how continuous oversight supports long-term compliance stability.

How do we get started—what does the discovery process or initial engagement look like?  

Getting started with Asureti’s Managed Assurance begins with a focused discovery session where we align on your compliance goals, current environment and requirements, and operational constraints. This initial engagement is designed to be efficient and strategic.  Asureti gathers key documentation, maps out your regulatory landscape (SOC2, HIPAA, CMMC, HITRUST, etc.), and identifies gaps that could impact client trust or audit readiness.

From there, we define a tailored roadmap that prioritizes what matters most to your stakeholders and builds toward continuous assurance without adding unnecessary overhead. Get started now!

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