Transcend Implementation Services

Transcend deployed to enforce your privacy rules: Sombra in your cloud, airgap.js on every site, DSRs reaching every system, and OneTrust migrations run to cutover.
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Definition

What is Transcend implementation?

Transcend implementation is the work of connecting Transcend's privacy platform to the systems where personal data lives and configuring it to enforce your rules there: Sombra, Transcend's security gateway, deployed in your environment; airgap.js on every site so consent choices block trackers at the network level; DSR Automation connected to your databases and SaaS tools so access and deletion requests run end to end; and the data inventory that drives all of it. BD Emerson runs these projects through cutover, including migrations off OneTrust, and we resell no Transcend licenses.

Services

What our Transcend implementation includes

Sombra deployment
Consent and airgap.js
DSR Automation
Discovery and inventory
Preference sync
OneTrust migration

Sombra deployment and architecture

We decide with your security team whether Sombra is self-hosted or Transcend-hosted, then deploy it. Self-hosting keeps keys and system credentials inside your network, on Kubernetes through Helm or on AWS through Terraform. We configure the tunnel, the keys, and the egress that vendor coordination needs.

Consent and airgap.js rollout

airgap.js regulates trackers at the network level, so it can hold back pixels and API calls that never set a cookie. We load it first on every page, let telemetry inventory your data flows in Reporting Only mode, triage each flow into a purpose, then enforce by region with GPC, TCF, and GPP.

DSR Automation, end to end

We connect the systems that hold personal data so access, deletion, and opt-out requests run without a ticket queue: Privacy Center or API intake, identity checks in preflight, integrations that act on each system, and automated emails to vendors with no API. Each request keeps an audit trail.

Data discovery and inventory

System discovery finds the databases, SaaS tools, and vendors in use, and classification proposes data categories down to the column. We confirm them with your data owners, because the confirmed inventory decides DSR coverage, consent rules, and a record of processing that stays current.

Preferences synced to every channel

We model purposes and preference topics in the Preference Store, then build workflows that push each change to your email platform, CRM, and ad tools. A customer who opts out in one place stops hearing from you everywhere, and the store keeps the record.

Migration off OneTrust

Transcend says its own service moves assessments, inventories, DSR queues, and consent records out of OneTrust in a working day. The project is what has to be rebuilt: cookie categories mapped to purposes, banners, DSR integrations, identity checks, and syncs. We sequence the cutover so nothing lapses.

Our approach

How a Transcend implementation runs

01

Map before you configure

We inventory the sites, apps, and systems in scope and the laws you answer to, so each later step has a target: trackers that need purposes, systems that need DSR connections, and calls for your counsel.

02

Deploy before you enforce

Sombra goes in first, then integrations, then airgap.js in Reporting Only mode. Nothing blocks yet. A full week of real traffic shows what the configuration must handle.

03

Turn it on in stages

Consent enforcement goes live region by region and DSR workflows system by system. Each system passes a test request for access and deletion before real requests depend on it.

04

Hand over a program that runs

Your team gets runbooks for new trackers, new systems, and exceptions, with configuration in code through Transcend's Terraform provider and CLI where they fit. We stay on for support if you want it.

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Implementing Transcend or leaving OneTrust?

Tell us what you run today and where consent or requests break down. We will map what a Transcend rollout looks like for your stack.

Our Advantage

Why BD Emerson for Transcend

Privacy decisions come first

We settle consent purposes, regional rules, and how deletion treats legal holds before configuration starts, and we close legal questions with your counsel.

We have run the OneTrust move

We have implemented Transcend for clients, including migrations off OneTrust, and we plan for where the time goes: cookie re-mapping, DSR integrations, and cutover day.

Independent of the vendor

We resell no Transcend licenses, take no margin, and claim no partner tier. If Transcend is the wrong fit for part of your program, we say so.

Reviews

What our customers say

Great consulting firms for scaling security, compliance, and appsec.

Outstanding partner in Technical and Cyber Due Diligence

Appsec maturity and application hardening.

BD Emerson helped us simplfiy our compliance management.

BD Emerson did such a phenomenal job. What started as privacy support quickly became a full partnership across compliance, engineering, and even business operations. They’re embedded with our team. They understand our product. They move fast. They’re simply invaluable.

Adam Ben Jacobs

CTO @ OneStep GPS

Great consulting firms for scaling security, compliance, and appsec.

Outstanding partner in Technical and Cyber Due Diligence

Appsec maturity and application hardening.

BD Emerson helped us simplfiy our compliance management.

BD Emerson did such a phenomenal job. What started as privacy support quickly became a full partnership across compliance, engineering, and even business operations. They’re embedded with our team. They understand our product. They move fast. They’re simply invaluable.

Adam Ben Jacobs

CTO @ OneStep GPS

We had a hard time finding the right company to partner with in support of our compliance journey. Some vendors sell the idea that they do the work, but then you end up doing everything. The ambiguity is what killed our last project. BD Emerson’s team has such great technical knowledge and understands the standard so well that they made us comfortable with moving fast. This has led to us closing major enterprise customers that were previously out of reach because of security and compliance.

Tom Watkins

CEO @ AMI AssetTrack

Lead an enterprise initiative to overhaul the organization's technology stack from ecommerce, corporate tech, and corporate security.

Supported ISO 42001 exercise and served as internal auditor.

Rubrik's privacy and compliance team began with the backbone of BD Emerson. BD Emerson supported building out the privacy program, GRC (ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC, FedRAMP), and the appsec function.

We needed a partner who could move quickly, without sacrificing precision. BD Emerson brought the expertise, structure, and speed we were looking for. Their team became an extension of ours, embedding themselves across the organization, guiding us step by step, and giving us confidence in areas we hadn’t tackled before. The internal audit they conducted was so detailed that even the external auditors called it out. Achieving ISO 27001 with zero nonconformities says everything you need to know about the quality of the partnership.

Walid Souilem

CTO @ FGI Worldwide

We had a hard time finding the right company to partner with in support of our compliance journey. Some vendors sell the idea that they do the work, but then you end up doing everything. The ambiguity is what killed our last project. BD Emerson’s team has such great technical knowledge and understands the standard so well that they made us comfortable with moving fast. This has led to us closing major enterprise customers that were previously out of reach because of security and compliance.

Tom Watkins

CEO @ AMI AssetTrack

Lead an enterprise initiative to overhaul the organization's technology stack from ecommerce, corporate tech, and corporate security.

Supported ISO 42001 exercise and served as internal auditor.

Rubrik's privacy and compliance team began with the backbone of BD Emerson. BD Emerson supported building out the privacy program, GRC (ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC, FedRAMP), and the appsec function.

We needed a partner who could move quickly, without sacrificing precision. BD Emerson brought the expertise, structure, and speed we were looking for. Their team became an extension of ours, embedding themselves across the organization, guiding us step by step, and giving us confidence in areas we hadn’t tackled before. The internal audit they conducted was so detailed that even the external auditors called it out. Achieving ISO 27001 with zero nonconformities says everything you need to know about the quality of the partnership.

Walid Souilem

CTO @ FGI Worldwide

BD Emerson didn’t just help us meet our compliance goals; they integrated security and privacy into the core of our operations. I highly recommend BD Emerson to anyone seeking SOC 2 or GDPR compliance, or simply looking to enhance their security team and boost customer trust in their product and services. Their dedication and expertise have been invaluable to our success.

Padraig Reilly

CEO, Boxcore

BD Emerson understood our business requirements and worked side-by-side with us. The policies and controls we developed together not only meet compliance standards but improve how we operate day to day.

Matt Meierdierks

IT Manager, Lincoln Industries

From day one, BD Emerson brought urgency, clarity, and a sharp understanding of what truly matters to our business — earning and keeping customer trust. They went beyond helping us meet compliance requirements; they helped build a foundation for secure, scalable growth. That kind of partnership is rare.

Jason Marker

CEO @ LifeLenz

BD Emerson didn’t just help us pass an audit—they helped us build a sustainable culture of security.

Alexey Indeev

CTO Spare

BD Emerson was essential in helping our company navigate the daunting process of leveling up our security infrastructure. BD Emerson’s impressive expertise and confidence throughout the process helped our team exceed HIPAA and SOC 2 Type 1 standards quickly, distilling what can be an overwhelming process into a streamlined, organized effort. From day one they began adding value and getting us on course. With their help we delivered on a massive security overhaul with both extreme efficiency and thorough attention to details. Because of BD Emerson’s support, we’ve increased our clients’ trust in Titan Intake and the life-changing work it accomplishes for those seeking specialist referrals.

Patrick Bruce

CEO, Titan Intake

BD Emerson didn’t just help us meet our compliance goals; they integrated security and privacy into the core of our operations. I highly recommend BD Emerson to anyone seeking SOC 2 or GDPR compliance, or simply looking to enhance their security team and boost customer trust in their product and services. Their dedication and expertise have been invaluable to our success.

Padraig Reilly

CEO, Boxcore

BD Emerson understood our business requirements and worked side-by-side with us. The policies and controls we developed together not only meet compliance standards but improve how we operate day to day.

Matt Meierdierks

IT Manager, Lincoln Industries

From day one, BD Emerson brought urgency, clarity, and a sharp understanding of what truly matters to our business — earning and keeping customer trust. They went beyond helping us meet compliance requirements; they helped build a foundation for secure, scalable growth. That kind of partnership is rare.

Jason Marker

CEO @ LifeLenz

BD Emerson didn’t just help us pass an audit—they helped us build a sustainable culture of security.

Alexey Indeev

CTO Spare

BD Emerson was essential in helping our company navigate the daunting process of leveling up our security infrastructure. BD Emerson’s impressive expertise and confidence throughout the process helped our team exceed HIPAA and SOC 2 Type 1 standards quickly, distilling what can be an overwhelming process into a streamlined, organized effort. From day one they began adding value and getting us on course. With their help we delivered on a massive security overhaul with both extreme efficiency and thorough attention to details. Because of BD Emerson’s support, we’ve increased our clients’ trust in Titan Intake and the life-changing work it accomplishes for those seeking specialist referrals.

Patrick Bruce

CEO, Titan Intake

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Our accreditations

Our practitioners hold security, privacy, cloud, and AI governance certifications, and the people who earned them do the work on your engagement.

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Guides on Transcend and privacy operations

How the platforms compare, and what consent, access requests, and impact assessments require before any tool enforces them.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does a Transcend implementation include?

How long does a Transcend implementation take?

Should Sombra be self-hosted or Transcend-hosted?

Does airgap.js block trackers as soon as it is installed?

Can you migrate us from OneTrust to Transcend?

Are you a Transcend partner or reseller?

Does Transcend replace a privacy program or a DPO?

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