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
Start with the SOC 2 Readiness Sprint: $5,000 fixed, 30 days•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 30-minute 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
$5,000
- 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
SOC 2 FAQ
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Book a free 30-minute call. Tell us about your team and the deal that needs SOC 2, and we'll walk through scope, timing and what we'd handle.
No commitment. Video call or phone, whichever you prefer. Run by senior engineers, serving clients since 2014.
What you leave the call with
- What your SOC 2 scope should be
- A realistic timeline to the audit
- A senior engineer, not a salesperson
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Guides and resources to help you go deeper
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