Get SOC 2 Certified in 8-12 Weeks
Stop losing enterprise deals to competitors with SOC 2. We implement the controls, automate evidence collection, and guide you through the audit: Type I in 8–12 weeks, Type II after a 3–6 month observation window.
24/7
Control Monitoring
8-12
Weeks to Type I
80%
Less Prep Time
$50K+
Saved Annually
Starting at $25,000 for Type I readiness•Auditor fees separate
Why You Need SOC 2 Now
SOC 2 isn't just a compliance checkbox — it's a revenue enabler. Here's why companies are prioritizing it.
Enterprise Deals Require It
92% of enterprise buyers require SOC 2 before signing. Without it, you're losing deals to competitors who have it.
Investor Expectations
VCs and PE firms expect SOC 2 for Series A and beyond. It's table stakes for raising capital.
Security Questionnaires
Stop failing vendor security reviews. SOC 2 certification answers 80% of security questionnaire questions.
Competitive Advantage
Stand out from competitors. SOC 2 certification is a sales accelerator, not just a checkbox.
Understanding Trust Services Criteria
SOC 2 is built on five Trust Services Criteria. Security is required; the others depend on your business needs.
Security
Protection against unauthorized access
• Access controls
• Encryption
• Firewalls
Availability
Systems are operational when needed
• Uptime monitoring
• Disaster recovery
• Incident response
Processing Integrity
Data processing is complete and accurate
• Data validation
• Error handling
• Processing monitoring
Confidentiality
Sensitive information is protected
• Data classification
• Encryption at rest
• Access restrictions
Privacy
Personal data handling meets criteria
• Privacy notices
• Consent management
• Data retention
Not sure which criteria you need? We'll help you scope correctly during the free 1-hour call.
8-12 Week Path to Certification
Our proven process delivers SOC 2 Type I in 8-12 weeks. Type II adds 3-6 months of observation after controls are in place.
Assessment & Planning
Gap analysis, scope definition, and project roadmap
- Gap assessment report
- Remediation roadmap
- Project timeline
- Resource allocation
Control Implementation
Technical controls, policies, and procedures
- Security controls configured
- Policies documented
- Procedures established
- Training delivered
Evidence Collection
Automated evidence gathering and audit preparation
- Evidence repository
- Control testing
- Audit package
- Readiness review
Audit & Certification
Auditor engagement, fieldwork, and report issuance
- Auditor coordination
- Fieldwork support
- Remediation assistance
- SOC 2 report
Everything You Need for SOC 2
Comprehensive support from gap analysis to certification and beyond
Assessment & Planning
- Comprehensive gap analysis
- Trust Services Criteria scoping
- Remediation roadmap with priorities
- Risk assessment documentation
- Project management and coordination
Policy Development
- Information Security Policy
- Access Control Policy
- Incident Response Plan
- Business Continuity Plan
- Vendor Management Policy
- Change Management Policy
Technical Controls
- Access control configuration
- Encryption implementation
- Logging and monitoring setup
- Vulnerability management
- Network security hardening
- Endpoint protection deployment
Evidence & Automation
- Automated evidence collection
- Continuous control monitoring
- Compliance dashboard
- Audit trail maintenance
- Real-time alerting
Audit Support
- Auditor selection guidance
- Audit kickoff coordination
- Evidence package preparation
- Fieldwork support
- Remediation assistance
- Report review and delivery
Ongoing Compliance
- Annual recertification support
- Continuous monitoring
- Quarterly compliance reviews
- Policy update management
- Control testing and validation
Avoid These SOC 2 Mistakes
We've seen companies waste months and thousands of dollars on these common errors
Starting too late
Reality: Enterprise deals stall for 6+ months waiting for SOC 2. Start before you need it.
DIY approach
Reality: DIY takes 12-18 months and often fails. Experts deliver audit-ready evidence in 8-12 weeks.
Choosing wrong scope
Reality: Too broad = expensive. Too narrow = useless. We help scope correctly for your business.
Ignoring Type II
Reality: Type I is just a snapshot. Enterprises increasingly require Type II (3-12 month observation).
Investment That Pays for Itself
Compare the cost of SOC 2 with PlatOps vs. hiring in-house
DIY / In-House
$150K+
per year (compliance hire)
- 12-18 months to certification
- Learning curve and mistakes
- No guarantee of passing
With PlatOps
$25K+
one-time (Type I readiness)
- 8-12 weeks to certification
- Proven process, no guesswork
- Audit-ready deliverables
* Auditor fees ($15K-$40K) are separate and paid directly to the auditing firm
Security Packages for Startups
A monthly package that covers SOC 2 readiness, your cloud security baseline and part-time security leadership, sized to your stage.
Seed
1-15 employees
$2,500/month
6-month minimum
For pre-seed to seed-stage startups building their security foundation
- SOC 2 readiness assessment
- Security policy library (10 policies)
- Cloud security baseline
- 4 hours/month vCISO
- Email authentication setup
- Security awareness training
- Quarterly reviews
Series A
15-50 employees
$5,000/month
6-month minimum
For Series A startups closing enterprise deals and pursuing SOC 2
- Everything in Seed, plus:
- Full SOC 2 roadmap & audit prep
- Complete policy library (20+ policies)
- 8 hours/month vCISO
- Vendor questionnaire support
- Penetration test coordination
- Customer security call support
Growth
50-200 employees
$10,000/month
Annual
For Series B+ companies scaling security with their business
- Everything in Series A, plus:
- Full SOC 2 certification support
- 16 hours/month vCISO
- Multi-framework compliance (HIPAA, ISO)
- Board-level reporting
- Dedicated security engineer
- 24/7 incident response
The Business Impact of SOC 2
How SOC 2 certification drives revenue and reduces risk
SOC 2 as Revenue Enabler
Vanta State of Trust Report & PlatOps client data, 2024
Time to SOC 2: DIY vs PlatOps
Average across 200+ SOC 2 engagements
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