The Tea on Cybersecurity

Keeping Up with Compliance: The Work That Comes After Certification


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Many small and mid-size businesses breathe a sigh of relief once they earn a compliance certification, but the work doesn’t stop there. Certifications like SOC 2, ISO, or CMMC aren’t one-time milestones. They’re ongoing commitments that require fresh evidence, updated controls, and regular monitoring.


In this episode, Marie Joseph, Manager of Compliance Advisory at Trava, breaks down the reality of maintaining compliance over time. She discusses why frameworks evolve and how managed compliance services can take the stress off your team’s plate. Plus, she shares common mistakes businesses make during recertification and how to stay audit ready all year long.


Key takeaways:

  • How compliance frameworks evolve and why it matters

  • Common mistakes companies make before audits and how to avoid them

  • How managed compliance services free up your team’s time 


One of the top tips Marie shared in this episode for staying proactive and organized with compliance is using a Compliance Calendar. You can download a free copy today—based on the same calendar Marie uses every day to manage SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC, NIST, and other frameworks: https://travasecurity.com/pod-compliance-calendar


Episode highlights:

(00:00) Compliance:  What happens after you get certified?

(02:32) Framework changes and renewals

(05:17) Why compliance is never “done”

(09:14) The audit mistake SMBs make most often


Connect with the host:

Jara Rowe’s LinkedIn - @jararowe


Connect with the guest:

Marie Joseph’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-joseph-a81394143/
Connect with Trava:

Website - www.travasecurity.com

Blog - www.travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/blog

LinkedIn - @travasecurity

YouTube - @travasecurity

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