Expected by many enterprise buyers

SOC 2 Compliance for Startups

Work toward being enterprise-ready on a realistic timeline that commonly ranges 9-15+ months for many organizations. We guide implementation so you can stay focused on product. Fixed pricing, clear milestones, investor-conscious security.

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✓ $50K-$150K common first-year investment range • ✓ 9-15+ months end-to-end for many organizations

SOC 2 Funnel Triage

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Why Startups Need SOC 2

High
proportion of enterprise buyers that expect SOC 2
Larger
average deal sizes once security concerns are addressed
Growing
need for SOC 2 as ARR and enterprise exposure increase

SOC 2 Type II is the security certification that unblocks enterprise sales. Without it, you can't get past legal and security reviews at F500 companies. With it, you prove your SaaS platform protects customer data through independently audited controls.

Complete SOC 2 Implementation

Gap Assessment & Scoping

Evaluate current security posture, identify gaps, define audit scope. Choose Trust Services Criteria (Security + Availability/Confidentiality/Privacy as needed).

Policy & Documentation

Create all required policies (InfoSec, Access Control, Incident Response, etc.), procedures, and evidence collection systems. Templates provided.

Technical Controls Implementation

Deploy required security controls: SSO, MFA, logging, encryption, vulnerability scanning, access reviews, backup testing, and monitoring.

Audit Readiness & Preparation

Pre-audit review, evidence package preparation, and readiness coaching. We help your team prepare to confidently respond to auditor requests.

SOC 2 Timeline

1

Months 1-2: Gap Assessment & Planning

Scope definition, gap analysis, control selection, implementation roadmap. Deliverable: SOC 2 readiness report.

2

Months 3-6: Implementation Sprint

Deploy technical controls, create policies, establish processes, train team. Deliverable: Complete control environment.

3

Months 6-7: Type I Audit (by CPA Firm)

Point-in-time assessment performed by your chosen CPA firm. Proves controls exist and are designed properly. Deliverable: Type I SOC 2 report (can start enterprise sales).

4

Months 7-15: Observation Period

Operate controls for 6-12 months, collect evidence, quarterly reviews. Deliverable: Continuous compliance documentation.

5

Months 15-17: Type II Audit (by CPA Firm)

Full operational effectiveness audit performed by your CPA firm, covering 6-12 month period. Deliverable: Type II SOC 2 report (enterprise standard).

Investment Breakdown

Gap Assessment & Scoping
2-4 weeks
$8K-$15K
Implementation (Controls + Documentation)
3-6 months
$30K-$80K
Security Tooling (Annual)
SSO, logging, monitoring, compliance automation
$6K-$24K
Type I Audit (paid to CPA firm)
4-6 weeks · Not included in our services
$8K-$20K
Type II Audit (paid to CPA firm)
6-8 weeks · Not included in our services
$15K-$50K
Total First-Year Investment
Implementation through Type II certification
$67K-$189K
Annual Renewal (Years 2+)
Maintenance + annual audit
$25K-$70K/year

Typical Startup Package: $85K-$120K

Includes: Implementation, first-year tooling, quarterly reviews, and pre-audit preparation. Fixed-price with milestone payments. Audit fees paid separately to your chosen CPA firm.

Technical Requirements

Required Security Controls

  • Single Sign-On (SSO) + Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Centralized logging and monitoring (SIEM)
  • Encryption at-rest and in-transit (TLS 1.2+)
  • Vulnerability scanning and patch management
  • Access reviews (quarterly minimum)
  • Backup testing and disaster recovery
  • Incident response plan and testing
  • Change management process

Required Documentation

  • Information Security Policy
  • Access Control Policy
  • Incident Response Plan
  • Risk Assessment (annual)
  • Vendor Management Policy
  • Business Continuity Plan
  • System descriptions and data flows
  • Evidence of control operation (logs, tickets, reviews)

Turn Technology Challenges Into Business Advantages

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SOC 2 Implementation Timeline & Investment

Give product, finance, and security leads the same playbook--no hand-waving.

Phase 1 · Weeks 1-4

Gap Assessment & Readiness Plan

  • • Trust Services Criteria scoping workshop
  • • Existing control inventory + risk scoring
  • • Type I vs Type II decision framework
  • • Board-ready timeline, budget, and staffing plan

Investment: $15K-$25K USD

Phase 2 · Months 2-6

Control Implementation

  • • Policies, procedures, runbooks, and onboarding docs
  • • Technical controls: IAM, logging, backups, incident response
  • • Evidence automation + compliance tooling configuration
  • • Staff training + security awareness campaign

Investment: $25K-$50K USD

Phase 3 · Months 6-12

Observation & Audit Preparation

  • • Control operation evidence + quarterly reviews
  • • Type I then Type II observation period preparation
  • • Mock walkthroughs to prepare your team for auditor requests
  • • Remediation support for any gaps identified

Investment: $10K-$35K USD

Audit fees paid separately to your chosen CPA firm

Estimate Your SOC 2 Type II Investment

Choose your team size, current maturity, and urgency to create an executive-ready budget estimate.

Estimated Investment

Implementation & Controls

Audit & Tooling

Internal Effort

First-Year Total

Estimated annual maintenance:

Give Every Stakeholder the Confidence to Proceed

SOC 2 sign-off requires buy‑in from leadership, compliance, and engineering. Use these talking points in your next steering meeting.

Finance / Exec

Predictable spend, milestone control

  • • Fixed-scope phases with milestone billing.
  • • Calculator + timeline feed board updates.
  • • Tooling plan maximizes existing licenses.
  • • Readiness review credited toward delivery.

Legal / Compliance

Auditor-ready evidence & documentation

  • • SSP, policies, and procedures mapped to TSC.
  • • Readiness assessments + evidence walkthrough rehearsals.
  • • Evidence repository aligned to Type II sampling.
  • • Guidance on what to look for when selecting a CPA firm.

Engineering / Ops

Guardrails the team can maintain

  • • IaC modules + runbooks delivered in your repos.
  • • Evidence automation baked into CI/CD + ITSM.
  • • Hands-on workshops and shadowing for every new control.
  • • 30-day hypercare after we hand back the keys.

Two Ways to Move Forward

Pick the option that fits your timeline--whether you need answers for executives this week or want a low-friction way to collaborate.

Paid · Credited Toward Delivery

SOC 2 Readiness Review

45-minute working session with our SOC 2 lead covering maturity score, tooling gaps, and executive-ready next steps.

$450 USD

Applied to the implementation phase if you kick off within 60 days.

Free · Low Friction

SOC 2 Launch Checklist + Notion Template

Control inventory, evidence log, and policy tracker used by startups that hit Type II without derailing product work.

Delivered instantly via email--no obligation, cancel anytime.

Two Ways to Move Forward

Need auditor-ready answers or want a low-friction first step? Pick the option that fits.

Paid · Credited Toward Delivery

SOC 2 Type II Readiness Review

60-minute working session covering Trust Services Criteria gaps, CPA firm evaluation criteria, and executive-ready roadmap for Type I and Type II readiness.

$1,250 CAD

Applied toward implementation if you kick off within 60 days.

Free · No Commitment

SOC 2 Readiness Starter Kit

Includes SOC 2 control mapping template, evidence collection tracker, vendor questionnaire template, and audit preparation checklist we use on every SOC 2 engagement.

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