Partners & Alliances
Lodestone works with a small number of trusted partners when specialized tooling or independent assurance is appropriate.
Partners are introduced intentionally, based on timing, scope, and client needs — not as defaults or requirements.
Category: GRC Tooling Partner
Drata is a governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform that helps teams track controls, manage evidence, and support audit workflows at scale.
Lodestone may recommend Drata when automation meaningfully reduces operational overhead — particularly for growing SaaS and data-driven companies. Tooling is introduced only after core controls and ownership are clear, and is never treated as a substitute for a defensible compliance program.
Lodestone is a member of Drata’s Launch Alliance. Tooling recommendations are made based on client needs and readiness.
Category: Independent Audit & Assurance Partner
KirkpatrickPrice is an independent audit firm providing SOC 2 and related assurance services.
Lodestone introduces audit partners once a client has a defensible program in place and is appropriately prepared for assessment. Audit firms are engaged independently and maintain full objectivity; Lodestone does not perform audits or guarantee audit outcomes.
How Lodestone handles Partnerships & Alliances
Partnership does not imply endorsement, exclusivity, or obligation. Lodestone’s role is to help clients make informed, defensible decisions — including when to bring in specialized third parties.