SOC2 Readiness Assessment
Build a clear, audit-ready SOC 2 program with scope, controls, and evidence that match how you actually operate.
Who is this for?
Organizations that handle customer data and need a clear, audit-ready path to the security assurance customers ask for, without guesswork or rework
If you:
- Provide software or managed services that process customer data
- Sell to enterprise or regulated customers and face security questionnaires
- Need to pass vendor security reviews or procurement due diligence
- Are preparing for a SOC 2 report and want a structured readiness plan
- Need clarity on which Trust Services Criteria apply to your commitments
- Want repeatable evidence collection without slowing down engineering
What to expect?
Our process for a SOC2 Readiness Assessment.
1
Discovery Call
A free consultation to understand your services, customer commitments, target report type (Type 1 or Type 2), and current security posture.
2
Scope & Estimate
We define system boundaries, in-scope services, and Trust Services Criteria, outline the engagement timeline, and provide a cost estimate.
No surprises.
3
Contracts & Kickoff
Sign the required agreements, establish secure communication, and align on points of contact and working cadence.
4
Environment Mapping
We collect your documentation (policies, procedures, asset inventories, network diagrams, vendor lists), map data flows, inventory in-scope systems and vendors, and capture the inputs needed for the SOC 2 system description.
5
Gap Assessment
We evaluate current controls against the selected Trust Services Criteria and identify gaps that impact audit readiness.
6
Remediation Roadmap
A prioritized action plan to close gaps, including policy templates, technical recommendations, and ownership.
7
Readiness Validation
We test control operation with sample evidence and walkthroughs to reduce audit surprises.
8
Documentation Handoff
We package the evidence set, narratives, and system description materials, then brief your team on next steps with the auditor.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some common questions about our SOC2 Readiness Assessment.
An internal, pre-audit review of your policies, procedures, and controls to determine how close you are to meeting the Trust Services Criteria for your target report. It produces a clear gap list, a remediation plan, and the evidence you will need for a formal SOC 2 examination.
It is not a SOC 2 report and does not replace an independent CPA examination. It does not provide an opinion or guarantee a pass; it prepares you to pass.
No. Only an independent CPA firm can issue a SOC 2 report. We prepare you for that process and help you enter the audit with clean scope, evidence, and documentation.
Not in a standalone readiness assessment. We provide the remediation roadmap, templates, and guidance. Implementation can be handled by your internal team, your existing IT providers, or us through our SOC2 Remediation Consulting Service.
Timing depends on scope, systems, and availability of documentation and staff. We confirm timeline during scoping after the discovery call.
Your target report type (Type 1 or Type 2), scope boundaries, key contacts, current documentation (policies, procedures, vendor lists), and access to in-scope systems for validation. We can discus farther about those items on our discovery call.
What we Deliver Submit an Inquiry
Executive Summary
A non-technical overview for leadership and stakeholders
Risk Summary
Risks ranked by severity and impact, tied to the gaps found
Policy & Procedure Templates
Access control, incident response, change management, etc.
System Description Inputs
Draft inputs for the SOC 2 system description (services, boundaries, data flows, and relevant vendors)
Gap Assessment Report
A clear comparison of your current state against the Trust Services Criteria in scope, with gaps called out
Remediation Roadmap
Prioritized actions to close gaps, including practical recommendations and owners
Controls Matrix
Mapping of your existing controls to the Trust Services Criteria
Evidence Collection Guide
The artifacts to gather for a formal SOC 2 examination
SOC 2 Report Types
Type 1
A point-in-time report that confirms your controls are designed appropriately and implemented as of a specific date.
It provides early customer assurance and is commonly used for first-time reports, vendor onboarding, or sales enablement while you build the evidence needed for a Type 2.
Type 2
A time‑period report that confirms both control design and operating effectiveness over a defined window (often 3–12 months).
It demonstrates consistent performance of controls and is the version most enterprise and regulated customers expect for ongoing assurance.
Definitions
- System Description Inputs: The core details used to write your SOC 2 system description, including what you provide, who uses it, where data lives, key systems and vendors, and how data flows through the service.
- Trust Services Criteria: The SOC 2 framework categories used to evaluate controls: Security (required for all reports) and, as applicable, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy.