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In today’s distributed IT environment, it’s easy to mistake visibility for control. Your internal systems may be locked down, access well-managed, and controls tested and documented—but the moment your customer data hits a third-party platform, the rules change. And too often, they break. The problem isn’t that companies use third-party vendors. That’s unavoidable—and often advantageous. The problem is that most companies treat vendor oversight as a procurement function rather than a core pillar of governance. But now, with regulatory scrutiny at an all-time high and enterprise buyers demanding transparency across the supply chain, third-party risk has evolved. It’s no longer [...]

Alchemi Advisory Group | Remote (U.S.-based) | Full-Time About Alchemi Alchemi Advisory Group is a cybersecurity and IT advisory firm supporting security-conscious organizations across defense, technology, finance, and other high-risk sectors. Our offensive security practice helps clients understand and reduce their exposure to real-world threats through advanced testing, strategic insight, and expert execution. Alchemi Advisory Group is a cybersecurity and IT advisory firm supporting security-conscious organizations across defense, technology, finance, and other high-risk sectors. Our offensive security practice helps clients understand and reduce their exposure to real-world threats through advanced testing, strategic insight, and expert execution. [...]

In an era where data breaches and privacy concerns are increasingly prevalent, ensuring that an organization’s information systems meet rigorous standards for security and operational integrity is no longer optional. A SOC 2 audit is one of the most recognized ways to evaluate a company’s ability to secure sensitive customer data, as it assesses adherence to up to five critical trust service criteria: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy. For C-level executives, particularly those responsible for information security and technology operations, understanding the requirements of a SOC 2 audit and preparing effectively for the process is a vital [...]

Misconceptions That Undermine Risk Posture, Revenue, and Trust For many manufacturers, SOC 2 compliance is still viewed as a "software company problem"—irrelevant to operational technologies or supply chains rooted in the physical world. That misconception is not just outdated. It’s dangerous. As manufacturers expand their digital footprints, adopt IoT-enabled infrastructure, and integrate with enterprise clients via APIs and cloud platforms, data exposure has moved beyond the plant floor. What used to be isolated systems are now integrated, networked, and increasingly targeted. The reality? SOC 2 compliance is no longer optional for manufacturers that want to stay in the [...]

Redefining Compliance as a Strategic Function of Enterprise Risk and Growth For today’s enterprise, cybersecurity compliance is no longer a reactive obligation—it is a central pillar of risk governance, stakeholder assurance, and competitive positioning. Yet too often, compliance programs remain narrowly scoped, disconnected from business strategy, and underleveraged by executive teams. This is not a matter of poor intent, but of legacy thinking. In an operating environment where regulatory expectations, customer due diligence, and cyber liability exposure are accelerating simultaneously, executive leaders must reframe compliance as a cross-functional discipline—one capable of supporting growth, preserving enterprise value, and maintaining [...]

Strengthening the Bridge Between Compliance Strategy and Market Impact At Alchemi Advisory Group, our mission has always been clear: deliver executive-level compliance and audit services that reduce risk, improve internal controls, and protect enterprise value. But in today’s interconnected business environment, delivering those outcomes isn’t enough—we also need to articulate them, clearly and credibly, to the markets our clients serve. That’s why we chose to partner with Lux214 Media Group, a strategic communications firm with deep expertise in executive visibility, trust marketing, and high-stakes brand positioning. A Strategic Need for Strategic Communication As regulatory frameworks become more [...]