Ghost SecOps — Embedded GRC for Fintech Infrastructure
We help fintech companies achieve and maintain compliance by embedding a fractional GRC office into your team. Our analysts build, maintain, and oversee your compliance program across frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST — with a strong focus on AWS-native infrastructure. GhostSec does not deliver technical engineering or remediation work; we provide GRC advisory, documentation, and oversight.
Service Models
1. Ghost Compliance Sprint
Price: $30,000 USD/month + one-time onboarding and asset package fees
Summary:
A focused engagement designed to build or repair your compliance program. Ideal for early-stage teams targeting certification or preparing for funding.
What’s Included:
- 3–6 month compliance readiness buildout
- AWS compliance gap analysis
- Policy framework (based on ComplianceForge DSP1 or DSP2)
- Technical control mapping
- Evidence tracking setup
- Audit readiness support
Team Composition:
- GRC Analyst (project lead)
- GRC Support Analyst (tooling & control mapping support)
- Optional: Policy Manager (for framework tailoring)
Deliverables:
- Customized policy and control framework aligned to SOC 2, ISO 27001, or NIST 800-53
- Risk register + control matrix
- Evidence checklist + storage system
- Access review tooling
- Certification prep support
Ideal For:
- First-time certification
- VC/fundraising compliance pressure
- Migrating from Notion/Google Docs chaos
Value Proposition: GhostSec delivers GRC-as-a-Service for fintechs. We combine custom policy frameworks, real-time compliance tooling, and analyst-led audit execution into a single embedded delivery model. Our team operationalizes compliance, turning it from a cost center into a competitive advantage. We do not perform hands-on engineering or remediation, instead focusing on GRC advisory, documentation, and oversight.
Our onboarding and GRC deliverables are based on ComplianceForge’s DSP framework (DSP1 or DSP2), used by top federal and Fortune 500 orgs.
Tools We Use:
- ComplianceForge DSP1 or DSP2
- Notion (policy & control portal)
- Drata or Vanta (client-paid)
- Prowler, ScoutSuite, Steampipe (AWS posture validation)
- Slack, GitHub, Google Workspace
Policy Source:
ComplianceForge DSP1 or DSP2 (selected based on your framework)
2. Ghost Compliance Overwatch
Price: 40,000 USD/month + one-time onboarding and asset package fees
Summary:
A fully managed, embedded GRC function. We operate your compliance program end-to-end, including posture monitoring, evidence automation, policy maintenance, risk management, and audit handling.
What’s Included:
- Ongoing compliance management
- Embedded analyst + oversight delivery
- Monthly posture reviews
- Vendor risk management
- Risk register maintenance
- Access review coordination
- Evidence lifecycle management
- Policy maintenance + control testing
- Audit coordination and response
- Optional: Trust Center setup (Vanta/Drata)
- Quarterly control walkthroughs with engineering leads
- Board and investor compliance briefings (optional)
Team Composition:
- GRC Analyst (embedded lead)
- GRC Support Analyst (platform monitoring & evidence coordination)
- Optional: Policy Manager or Risk Analyst
Deliverables:
- Continuously updated compliance documentation and control register
- Fully maintained evidence base
- Audit-ready status at all times
- Executive + board reporting
- Compliance roadmap
Ideal For:
- Fintech teams with $100M+ transaction volume
- Teams preparing for acquisition, license renewal, or regulatory review
- Teams who want compliance offloaded without loss of control
Value Proposition: We embed a GRC function inside your fintech company and run it like your own team. GhostSec combines elite analysts, cloud-native tooling, and repeatable playbooks to help you scale securely and prove trust to auditors, investors, and regulators. We do not deliver technical engineering or remediation work; our focus is on GRC advisory, documentation, and oversight.
Our onboarding and GRC deliverables are based on ComplianceForge’s DSP framework (DSP1 or DSP2), used by top federal and Fortune 500 orgs.
Tools We Use:
- ComplianceForge DSP1 or DSP2
- Drata or Vanta (client-paid license)
- Notion, Slack, Google Workspace
- AWS posture tools (Prowler, ScoutSuite)
- Internal SOPs for vendor risk, asset review, and evidence control
Policy Source:
ComplianceForge DSP1 or DSP2 (based on your framework needs)
Pricing Breakdown
Every client engagement includes structured, high-value components to ensure complete compliance delivery. Our pricing model separates operational support from deliverable-based IP and audit lifecycle support.
| Component | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| DSP Onboarding Fee | $10,000 (one-time) | Tailored deployment of ComplianceForge DSP1 or DSP2, mapped to your org |
| Policy & GRC Asset Package | $20,000 (one-time) | Includes custom policy suite, control matrix, risk register, and evidence tracker |
| Monthly Retainer | 40,000/month | Based on scope: Sprint, Execution, or Overwatch pod delivery |
| Audit Concierge (Optional) | 10,000/month | Full audit prep, walkthrough coaching, and Trust Center mgmt |
| Change Order Clause | Variable | Scope changes (e.g. framework, team size) trigger pricing review |
| Minimum Term | 3 months | Applies to all retainers for delivery runway and continuity |
GhostSec is not a staff augmentation firm. Our pricing reflects premium delivery of embedded, audit-ready compliance operations.
AWS Compliance Focus
We specialize in aligning AWS-native infrastructure with compliance frameworks. While we do not perform technical remediation, we advise clients on best practices and review configurations through posture tools to ensure audit readiness.
- AWS control mapping and posture reporting
- Evidence coordination using tools like Prowler, Steampipe, and ScoutSuite
- Advisory input on logging, IAM, and service-level settings
- Support for Terraform/IaC documentation alignment
- Integration with compliance platforms (Drata, Vanta, Tugboat Logic)
Getting Started
- Book a compliance readiness call
- Choose Sprint or Overwatch based on scope
- Begin onboarding and get compliant faster
- Receive onboarding doc + Slack channel within 48 hours
“Ghost SecOps transformed our AWS compliance program from a regulatory burden into a competitive advantage. Their AWS expertise helped us achieve certification efficiently while maintaining our cloud-first approach.”
— Sarah Martinez, CTO, FinTech Innovations Inc.