Cognisys expands its global reach to the USA

Our launch marks an exciting milestone in our mission to Deliver Trust Worldwide as we bring our proven cyber security expertise to North America.

A major milestone

Cognisys proudly announces its official expansion into the United States, marking a pivotal step in our mission to “Deliver Trust Worldwide.” COO Steve Byrom and CEO Steve Spence celebrated this achievement at VantaCon in San Francisco, where Cognisys were gold sponsors of the event.

Building on our unrivalled reputation in the EMEA region as the Leading Vanta Partner and as a trusted provider of GRC and cyber security services, we’re thrilled to offer our expertise to clients in North America.

Hear from Cognisys CEO, Steve Spence, on what the US expansion means to him:

“Cognisys are known for our speedy, high-quality, cost-effective engagements, which is a difficult trick to pull off consistently. Our North American partners and customers have been asking for some time to get access to the DTA programs, and we’re delighted to offer them in the US. This means that we have truly global capability, delivered locally, which is ideal for our international and enterprise customers and SMEs looking to certify quickly.”

Steve Spence

CEO, Cognisiys

Launching our Digital Trust Accelerator in the USA

As part of our expansion, we are introducing the Digital Trust Accelerator to US clients, a hands-on boot camp designed to provide the right knowledge and streamline security certifications. Clients can achieve ISO 27001 certification in six weeks or SOC 2 Type 1 compliance in 4 weeks, thanks to a bespoke process tailored to their needs. Backed by expert project management and ongoing support, the program ensures clients are fully prepared for audits, with a 100% success rate and efficiency. Visit our Digital Trust Accelerator website to see how we help businesses achieve their compliance goals.

Sunshine Arcilla spearheads our new US team

We’re thrilled to welcome Sunshine Arcilla as our first US-based employee and GRC Lead, a pivotal role in advancing our presence in North America. Sunshine brings deep expertise in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), developed through her extensive career, including at Vanta, our closest partner. Her experience gives her unique insight into delivering meaningful GRC solutions. Sunshine’s enthusiasm for joining Cognisys reflects our shared commitment to driving client success. As she builds our US team, her experience will shape our expansion and exceptional results.

Here’s what Sunshine had to say about her new position:

“Joining Cognisys has been an exciting next step in my career, especially as we expand into the North American market. Having previously worked at Vanta, one of Cognisys’ closest partners and our vendor of choice for powering our services, I saw firsthand the value that Cognisys brings to organizations seeking top-tier governance, risk and compliance solutions and services. I was drawn to the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about driving real impact for clients. Starting this journey as the first US hire is a privilege and a challenge I’m ready to embrace, as we build out a strong presence and deliver exceptional results for our customers. I’m thrilled to work alongside innovative and passionate colleagues and contribute to Cognisys’ growth story. The future is bright, and I couldn’t be more excited to get started!“

Sunshine Arcilla

GRC Lead, Cognisys, North America

Fueled by strong partnerships

As part of our US launch, we’re proud to leverage our position as Vanta’s #1 global service partner, having guided hundreds of businesses to achieve their security compliance goals. Combining our deep GRC expertise with Vanta’s powerful automated compliance platform, we’ve maintained a 100% success rate for shared clients, a testament to the strength of this partnership.

We extend gratitude to our auditing partners, Insight Assurance, Prescient Security, and others whose collaboration has been vital for delivering expert auditing. Together, these efforts power our US expansion and client success.

Positioned for global success

Cognisys is committed to delivering accelerated compliance and comprehensive cyber security solutions worldwide. With offensive cyber security capabilities and a proven track record, we’re ready to support our clients’ success across the globe.

If you’re interested in exploring our services, get in touch with our expert team.

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