Hael
hael.ai
- Geography
- United States, United Kingdom, Europe
- Serves
- SaaS, Enterprise
- Pricing
- Mid-market
- Timeline
- Gap assessment in days. Full readiness runs to an agreed report date and audit window.
- Engagement
- Project-based programme with scope, price and schedule agreed up front. Practitioner-led. Independent CPA firm issues the report.
- Website
- hael.ai
Services offered
- SOC 2 readiness and implementation
- Gap assessment against Trust Services Criteria
- Control and policy implementation
- Evidence preparation and project management
- Independent CPA audit coordination
- ISO 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and EU AI Act programmes
Ideal for
- Technology companies that need a SOC 2 report for an enterprise deal
- Teams with Vanta, Drata or Secureframe that still need the programme run
- US, UK or EU companies adding ISO 27001 or AI governance alongside SOC 2
May not be the best fit
- Buyers looking for the CPA firm that issues the SOC 2 report
- Companies that only want a compliance automation platform
- Very small first-time programmes looking for a budget solo consultant
How the engagement works
- 1Scope: review systems, buyers and standards; agree scope, price and schedule before work starts.
- 2Build: stand up the management system, controls, policies and evidence.
- 3Assure: coordinate the independent CPA examination and keep the record current afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
Do they work with startups?
They work with technology companies that need a SOC 2 report, including teams whose first enterprise buyer asked for one. Confirm company size and timeline on an intro call.
Can they support Type I and Type II?
Yes. They run readiness and implementation for SOC 2 programmes, then coordinate an independent CPA firm for the examination. Type I vs Type II depends on the agreed scope.
How fast can we get audit-ready?
Gap assessments are described as days, not weeks. A full programme is scoped to a defined report date. Timeline still depends on your current controls and evidence.
Are they the auditor?
No. Hael is the readiness consultant. An independent licensed CPA firm performs the examination and issues the report. Hael says they take no commission from audit firms.
Interested in Hael?
Compare a full-programme consultancy vs a platform-only approach. Validate US / UK / EU delivery and independence from the auditor. Ask about running SOC 2 alongside ISO 27001 or AI governance.