Are we ready for a SOC 2 audit?

Questions CTOs ask

What is a SOC 2 readiness assessment?

A SOC 2 readiness assessment evaluates your organization's controls against the Trust Service Criteria (security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy) before a formal audit. It identifies gaps in policies, procedures, and technical controls so you can remediate them proactively rather than discovering issues during the audit itself.

How long does it take to become SOC 2 compliant?

Most organizations need 3 to 12 months to achieve SOC 2 compliance, depending on their starting maturity level. The timeline includes implementing required controls, documenting policies, training staff, and running the controls for an observation period. Companies with existing security programs can often accelerate this to 3-6 months.

What is the difference between SOC 2 Type I and Type II?

SOC 2 Type I evaluates the design of your controls at a single point in time, confirming they are suitably designed to meet Trust Service Criteria. SOC 2 Type II goes further by testing the operating effectiveness of those controls over a minimum observation period of 3-12 months. Type II is considered the gold standard and is what most enterprise customers require.