Building Real Trust in Compliance explains why audit quality and transparency matter more than speed alone for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and other assurance programs. It recommends confirming the independent audit firm or certification body, reviewing scope and testing methodology, ensuring evidence is traceable to real systems and controls, and verifying that system descriptions match actual operations. Warning signs include unclear auditor involvement, templated reports without context, heavy reliance on manual uploads, and promises of speed without testing rigor. Drata separates its automation platform from the auditor’s independent opinion: it automates evidence collection, control monitoring, readiness, and AI-assisted trust work, while qualified auditors retain responsibility for test

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