Banking Sector
Environments where access, segregation of duties, and change tracking must withstand ongoing review.
IT Audit · Risk · Compliance
IT Audit,
without complications.
We prepare audit checks, organize evidence, and facilitate the discussion with the auditor so that your team can move forward effectively and avoid having to reperformance work. We also provide independent IT audit services to issue a report on the status of IT controls and ensure trust.
Independent consulting for organizations that take their technology, controls, and reputation seriously.
The Starting Point
From a technical requirement to a clear decision.
The challenge rarely lies in understanding the standard. It lies in translating it into controls that the team can maintain and the auditor can verify.
At Astra Advisors, LLC, we work within the process: we bring together management, technology, and audit teams around a common scope, address gaps, and leave the operation better prepared for the next review.
Here's how we simplify the processIndustry Experience
We work in environments where control is not optional.
Astra Advisors, LLC currently supports organizations in four sectors with high operational and regulatory demands..
Major public utilities
Essential operations that require continuity, disciplined incident management, and verifiable technological controls.
Energy Sector
Organizations with critical infrastructure, relevant third parties, and operational exposure that requires clear technology governance.
Global Markets
Companies that need scalable controls, consistent evidence, and a shared understanding across teams and jurisdictions.
Services
Technical expertise.
Business insights.
Three service lines to help you prepare for an audit, validate controls, and strengthen technology governance.
01
SOC 2 Readiness Assessment
We guide the organization from its current state to a well-prepared, organized, and sustainable audit.
Recommended for Companies that need to obtain or renew their SOC 2 report without disrupting operations.
Maturity and Gap Assessment
Assessment of the current environment against the Trust Services Criteria and identification of controls, policies, and processes that need to be strengthened.
Compliance Platform Management
Implementation and optimization of tools such as Vanta or Drata to centralize data and monitoring.
Custom Control Design
Technical and administrative controls applicable to cloud architectures, microservices, and growing environments.
Practical Remediation
Closing out findings, drafting policies, and making configuration adjustments before the final evaluation.
Audit Management
Communication with the external auditor to clarify requirements, support controls, and avoid rework.
02
IT Audit, ITGCs, ITACs, and ITDMs.
We verify that the technological and operational infrastructure is secure and reliable.
Recommended for Organizations that require independent evidence of the effectiveness of their technological controls.
Logical Access Management
Review of RBAC, least privilege, segregation of duties, and the onboarding, change, and offboarding cycles.
Change Management
Development cycle assessment, environment separation, CI/CD security, and code approvals.
IT Operations
Incident review, monitoring, backups, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans.
Automatic & Manual Control Tests
Direct verification of rules, calculations, constraints, and alerts configured in the systems.
03
Government and IT Consulting
We align technology decisions with business vision, risk, and compliance obligations.
Recommended for Management teams looking to organize, measure, and scale their technology operations.
Strategic Alignment
A governance framework that connects infrastructure, regulation, and business objectives.
Technology Risk Management
Threat identification, risk matrices, and actionable mitigation plans
Process Optimization
Repeatable, measurable, and scalable IT processes for audits or international expansion.
IT Relationships and Agreements
IT Relationships and Agreements
How We Work
A route that's visible from start to finish.
The team knows what is being reviewed, what is missing, and who is responsible for resolving it. The outcome of each stage informs the next.
Understand
We review the business, the technological environment, and the audit objective.
Prioritize
We separate what's critical from what's secondary and draw up a viable plan.
Implement
We work with the team to turn the recommendations into actual controls.
Support
We organize the evidence and facilitate the discussion with the auditor.
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Astra Advisors, LLC
An independent perspective to move forward with confidence.
We combine technical expertise with executive communication skills to ensure that every decision is clear and actionable.
- Rigor Without BureaucracyReliable controls, designed to perform in real-world operations.
- Clear DirectionPrioritized recommendations, including assigned personnel and next steps.
- Senior-level experienceDirect communication throughout the entire process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before you get started.
Direct answers to the questions that typically define the scope of an initial conversation.
Does Astra Advisors, LLC issue the SOC 2 report?
No. Astra prepares the organization, designs and tests controls, organizes the evidence, and manages the relationship with the auditor. The final report is issued by an independent auditing firm.
Can you work with Vanta or Drata?
Yes. We configure and optimize these platforms so that evidence collection reflects the company actual environment, not just an automated list of tasks.
Do you conduct independent IT Audits?
Yes, we conduct independent IT audits to manage access, changes, and operations, along with controls for automated and manual transactions such as ITACs and ITDMs.
When is the best time to start preparing?
Ideally, before committing to a final audit date. We can also step in while the process is already underway to organize findings, prioritize corrective actions, and reduce rework.
Let´s talk
Do you have an audit coming up?
Tell us what stage you're at. During our first conversation, we'll identify your starting point and the best way to move forward.
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