Tenyks is an innovative company specialising in visual data search and curation powered by deep learning AI and GenAI. They simplify extracting insights from large volumes of video data, such as CCTV footage or media content, by allowing users to query the data using natural language.

This approach enables enterprises to easily detect objects and understand statistics within their video data, making complex video analysis as straightforward as a Google search.

“Naturally, since we’re working with video data and enterprises, security is a major concern for them. Achieving SOC 2 compliance became essential to meet these security expectations and provide the necessary assurance to our enterprise clients.”

Dr. Dmitry Kazhdan

CTO, Tenyks, Cambridge

Tenyks needed to secure their cloud-hosted, large-scale video processing platform, which handles sensitive enterprise data. Their goal was to provide strong security guarantees, essential for enterprise clients, leading them to pursue SOC 2 Type 1 certification, a widely recognised standard in the industry.

The push for SOC 2 compliance was driven by the necessity to assure customers of their data’s security during technical due diligence processes. Cognisys came into the picture through a recommendation from Vanta, a security compliance platform well-regarded within Y Combinator, which Tenyks had been part of. This recommendation led Tenyks to engage with Cognisys to achieve their SOC 2 Type 1 compliance.

Cognisys partnered closely with Tenyks to help them achieve SOC 2 Type 1 compliance, leveraging the Vanta platform for security compliance. To ensure a smooth and efficient process, Cognisys established a dedicated Slack channel for communication and held bi-weekly meetings, providing timely responses to any questions, typically within 24 to 48 hours.

Cognisys helped to define policy documents, setting up reviews, and conducting risk assessments, all of which were completed in just a few days. This foundational work enabled Tenyks to quickly align with SOC 2 requirements. Within the first week, 90% of the compliance tasks were completed, showcasing the speed and efficiency of the collaboration.

The intensive efforts from both Cognisys and Tenyks were crucial. Tenyks’ team diligently reviewed policies, registered vendors, and ensured all necessary security measures were in place. Cognisys facilitated this by providing clear guidance and support, helping Tenyks present a solid security framework to their enterprise clients. This significantly expedited customer discussions and enhanced Tenyks’ credibility.

The partnership between Cognisys, Tenyks, and Vanta exemplified effective teamwork, enabling Tenyks to unlock new revenue opportunities and set a strong foundation for ongoing SOC 2 Type 2 compliance efforts.

“We completed 90% of the SOC 2 Type 1 requirements within the first week. Everything that depended on both us and Cognisys was accomplished with lightning speed, essentially within a week.”

Dr. Dmitry Kazhdan

CTO, Tenyks, Cambridge

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