SOC 2 as Part of Your Security Program
We help organizations achieve SOC 2 certification as part of building comprehensive security programs - not as a checkbox exercise.
Our Approach
SOC 2 Within a Security Program
When SOC 2 is part of a broader security initiative, we typically help with:
- Gap assessment against SOC 2 requirements and your business risk profile
- Control design and implementation that serves both compliance and actual security needs
- Security program design that positions SOC 2 as one component of comprehensive security
- Audit preparation and coordination to ensure efficient certification
- Ongoing program management through fractional CISO services
The key difference: we're not just getting you through an audit. We're building security capabilities that happen to satisfy SOC 2 requirements while also reducing real risk and supporting your business goals.
Most of our SOC 2 engagements are part of broader fractional CISO or security program design work where compliance is one objective among many - including risk reduction, customer trust, and operational efficiency.
Is This Right for You?
When We're the Right Fit
You're a good fit for our approach if:
- You're building or maturing a security program, not just pursuing a compliance checkbox
- You want controls that serve both compliance and actual security needs
- You're willing to invest appropriately in security program development
- You value strategic guidance alongside implementation support
- You're thinking beyond the first audit to long-term program sustainability
When We're Not the Right Fit
If you just need the cheapest, fastest path to a SOC 2 report and don't care about broader security program development, there are firms that specialize in that approach. We focus on organizations that see SOC 2 as one milestone in building comprehensive security capabilities.
Common Questions
Why don't you focus solely on SOC 2?
SOC 2 compliance doesn't happen in isolation from the rest of your security program. Organizations that treat it as a checkbox exercise often build controls that satisfy auditors but don't actually improve security or support business operations. We focus on building comprehensive security programs where SOC 2 is one component that serves both compliance and actual risk reduction.
How is SOC 2 typically integrated with your other services?
Most of our SOC 2 work happens as part of fractional CISO engagements or broader security program design projects. For example, we might assess your security program, design your target architecture and roadmap, and implement controls that satisfy both SOC 2 requirements and your actual security needs. The audit becomes a milestone in building your security program, not the sole objective.
How long does SOC 2 take when it's part of a broader program?
Timeline depends on your current state and the scope of program development. SOC 2 Type II typically requires 6-12 months of control operation before audit, but this time is spent building security capabilities that serve your business beyond compliance. If you're already building a security program, SOC 2 becomes one of several parallel initiatives.
Building a Security Program?
If you're building a comprehensive security program where SOC 2 is one component, let's talk about how we can help.