ISO 27001 Readiness
for Cloud-Native SaaS
Stop losing deals to security questionnaires. I write the Terraform that enforces your ISO 27001 controls — so your infrastructure is your audit evidence. Delivered fast, without the Big 4 price tag.
- ✓Controls implemented in AWS — not just in a policy doc
- ✓ISO 27001 / NIS2 Gap Report + Action Plan
- ✓IAM, CloudTrail & S3 hardened to Annex A
- ✓Prep for Customer Security Questionnaires
Who I Work With
If this sounds like you, the sprint was built for you.
SaaS companies (10–100 people) selling to Enterprise
You're losing deals because you can't answer the security questionnaire. I'll get you audit-ready so security stops being a blocker and starts being a selling point.
Founders who just failed an audit
A prospect flagged security gaps. You need it fixed fast and you need the documentation to prove it. I'll get you there.
Cloud-native teams on AWS who need audit evidence
You're already on AWS but your IAM is a mess, CloudTrail isn't configured, and you have no audit trail. I'll fix the infrastructure and generate the evidence — not just the policies.
Most consultants give you a Word doc.
I implement the controls in your AWS account so you can prove compliance every day — not just on audit day.
Access Control
Least-privilege roles, MFA enforcement, and access reviews — mapped directly to Annex A controls.
Audit Logging
Every API call logged, retained, and queryable. Auditors get a real evidence trail, not a spreadsheet.
Data Protection
Encryption at rest and in transit, bucket policies locked down, and key rotation automated.
Change Management
Infrastructure as Code means every change is reviewed, versioned, and auditable by default.
Secure Pipelines
Automated pipelines with secrets scanning, SAST, and a full deployment audit trail.
Continuous Monitoring
Ongoing posture monitoring so you're not scrambling two weeks before the audit.
Every control above maps to ISO 27001 Annex A — and becomes audit evidence the day it's deployed.
ISO 27001 & NIS2 Readiness Sprint
Fixed-Scope Sprint
Urgent, regulated, and deadline-driven. Built for SaaS founders who are losing deals because they can't answer a security questionnaire. I bundle security hardening, gap analysis, and audit-ready policies into one fixed-scope sprint.
- ✓Cloud Security Hardening in AWS/Terraform
- ✓ISO 27001 / NIS2 Gap Report
- ✓Risk Register & Action Plan
- ✓Policy Pack (Access, Risk, Incident)
- ✓Security Questionnaire Prep
- ✓Cloud Infrastructure Audit
No commitment. 20 minutes.
For Existing Clients
Once the sprint is done, here's what comes next.
Cloud Cost Optimisation
Cut your AWS bill by 20–40% in 30 days. Once your infra is secure, the CFO asks why you're paying so much.
Secure DevOps Pipelines
Automated pipelines with a full audit trail — exactly what ISO auditors want to see.
Fractional CISO
Monthly reviews to keep you compliant year-round and ready for the next audit.
How It Works
Simple, transparent, and low-risk. Here's what working together looks like.
Free 20-Min Risk Check
We spend 20 minutes talking through your current setup, your challenges, and what you're trying to achieve. No jargon, no obligation.
Assessment & Proposal
I review your infrastructure, security posture, and compliance gaps. You get a plain-English report and a clear scope of work — no surprises.
We Get to Work
Project-based, fractional, or ongoing — whatever suits your business. I deliver the work, keep you informed, and hand over everything documented.
About Me
I'm Emmett Traynor, an Irish Cloud Security and Infrastructure consultant based in Ireland, working with businesses globally. I have over 10 years of hands-on experience designing, building, and securing enterprise-grade platforms.
My career spans some of Ireland's most demanding regulated environments — including financial services and global car rental — giving me deep practical experience where security, compliance, and uptime are non-negotiable.
I work with a small number of clients at a time so you get focused, senior-level attention.
Tech Stack
Tools I work with every day.
Common Questions
Straight answers to the things people usually ask before getting in touch.
Insights
Plain-English articles on cloud infrastructure, DevOps, security, and compliance for growing businesses.
The SaaS Compliance Stack for AWS: SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIS2 — and What to Actually Implement
Most compliance programmes fail because consultants write policies instead of implementing controls. Here's the AWS + Terraform version of the SaaS compliance stack — what each framework requires and exactly how to build the evidence.
NIS2: What SMEs Need to Know Before the Deadline
The NIS2 Directive expands cybersecurity obligations to thousands of businesses across the EU. Here's what it means in plain English and the steps you should be taking now.
ISO 27001 Certification: You're Probably Closer Than You Think
Most businesses that approach ISO 27001 for the first time assume it will take years. In reality, many SMEs already have a lot of the groundwork in place — they just haven't documented it.
How to Cut Your AWS Bill Without Breaking Anything
Most growing businesses are overpaying for AWS by 20–40%. Here's a practical walkthrough of the rightsizing and cost optimisation steps that make the biggest difference — without touching production.
The 7 Questions Every Enterprise Asks in a Security Questionnaire
Enterprise procurement teams ask the same security questions every time. Here's what they're really looking for — and how to make sure your answers don't cost you the deal.
ISO 27001 Checklist for AWS: What Auditors Actually Look For
Most AWS environments have the same gaps when it comes to ISO 27001. Here's a practical checklist of the controls auditors focus on — and how to close them before they become findings.
Let's Talk
Not sure where to start? Book a free 20-min risk check and I'll tell you honestly whether I can help — and what the next steps are.