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SOC 2 Readiness in 12 Weeks - Trust Service Excellence

Achieve SOC 2 Type I and Type II readiness with comprehensive trust service criteria implementation and audit preparation

Cybersecurity.fi's SOC 2 Readiness Program delivers complete preparation for successful SOC 2 audits, ensuring your organization meets all Trust Service Criteria while building customer confidence through demonstrated security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy controls.

Why SOC 2 Compliance Matters

SOC 2 compliance demonstrates to customers and stakeholders that your organization has implemented robust controls to protect their data. It's essential for B2B SaaS companies, cloud service providers, and technology companies handling sensitive customer data.

Customer Trust

Build confidence with enterprise customers requiring SOC 2 compliance

Competitive Advantage

Differentiate from competitors and win enterprise deals

Business Growth

Access larger enterprise markets with compliance requirements

Risk Management

Improve security posture and reduce operational risks

SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria

Our program addresses all five trust service criteria, helping you choose the right combination for your business needs.

Weeks 1-4

Security (Mandatory)

Protection of system resources against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction

Focus Areas: Access controls, logical and physical security, network security, system boundaries, data protection, change management, risk assessment and mitigation

Weeks 5-6

Availability (Optional)

System availability for operation and use as committed or agreed, typically 99.9% or higher uptime requirements

Focus Areas: System monitoring, backup procedures, incident response, capacity management, disaster recovery, business continuity planning, performance monitoring

Weeks 7-8

✓ Processing Integrity (Optional)

System processing is complete, valid, accurate, timely, and authorized to meet the entity's objectives

Focus Areas: Data validation, error handling, processing controls, system monitoring, data accuracy, completeness checks, authorized processing

Weeks 9-10

�Confidentiality (Optional)

Information designated as confidential is protected as committed or agreed through its collection, use, retention, disclosure, and disposal

Focus Areas: Data classification, encryption, access restrictions, confidentiality agreements, secure disposal, data loss prevention, information handling policies

Weeks 11-12

Privacy (Optional)

Personal information is collected, used, retained, disclosed, and disposed of in conformity with the entity's privacy notice and criteria set forth in Generally Accepted Privacy Principles (GAPP)

Focus Areas: Privacy policies, consent management, data retention, privacy controls, data subject rights, cross-border transfers, privacy impact assessments

12-Week Implementation Timeline

Structured approach to achieve SOC 2 readiness with clear milestones and deliverables.

Weeks 1-2: Foundation & Assessment

SOC 2 Readiness Assessment & Scoping

  • Comprehensive current state assessment against all applicable Trust Service Criteria
  • Detailed gap analysis with risk-based prioritization and remediation planning
  • SOC 2 scoping and system boundary definition with data flow mapping
  • Service Organization Description (SOD) development and stakeholder review
  • Control environment evaluation with governance framework assessment
  • Audit firm selection criteria and procurement support
Weeks 3-6: Security Foundation & Core Controls

Mandatory Security Controls Design & Implementation

  • Access management and identity governance system implementation
  • Logical and physical security controls deployment and configuration
  • Network security architecture review and segmentation implementation
  • Data protection and encryption mechanisms deployment
  • Change management and system development lifecycle controls
  • Risk assessment and management framework establishment
Weeks 7-8: Additional Trust Service Criteria Implementation �

Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality & Privacy Controls

  • Availability monitoring and incident response capabilities implementation
  • Processing integrity controls for data validation and accuracy
  • Confidentiality controls for sensitive information protection
  • Privacy controls for personal data handling and GDPR alignment
  • Business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing
  • Performance monitoring and capacity management system deployment
Weeks 9-10: Policy Development & Documentation

SOC 2 Compliant Policies, Procedures & Evidence Repository

  • Comprehensive SOC 2 compliant policy suite development and approval
  • Detailed procedure documentation with step-by-step instructions
  • Vendor management and third-party risk assessment procedures
  • Evidence collection and documentation management system setup
  • Control testing procedures and validation methodologies development
  • Management review and approval processes establishment
Weeks 11-12: Audit Preparation & Readiness Validation

Internal Testing, Audit Preparation & Certification Readiness

  • Comprehensive internal control testing and effectiveness validation
  • Evidence collection and organization for auditor review
  • Pre-audit readiness assessment with simulated audit procedures
  • Auditor selection, engagement, and contract negotiation support
  • Staff training for audit interviews and evidence presentation
  • Final SOC 2 readiness certification and sign-off procedures

Program Deliverables

Comprehensive deliverables ensuring your organization is fully prepared for SOC 2 audit success.

Documentation

  • Service Organization Description (SOD)
  • SOC 2 compliant policies and procedures
  • Risk assessment and treatment plan
  • Control matrix and evidence repository
  • Incident response playbooks

Implementation

  • Security control implementations
  • Monitoring and alerting systems
  • Access management framework
  • Data encryption and protection
  • Backup and recovery procedures

Training & Support

  • SOC 2 awareness training for staff
  • Control owner training sessions
  • Auditor interface training
  • Ongoing compliance guidance
  • Post-audit support (3 months)

SOC 2 Readiness Packages

Choose the package that best fits your compliance requirements and business needs.

Essential (Security Only)

Small to medium SaaS companies, basic SOC 2 Type I compliance needs

Included Criteria:

  • Security (64 controls)
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Standard (Security + Availability)

Growing companies with uptime commitments and SLA requirements

Included Criteria:

  • Security (64 controls)
  • Availability (13 controls)
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� Comprehensive (All 5 Criteria)

Enterprise organizations, financial services, healthcare, full compliance requirements

Included Criteria:

  • Security
  • Availability
  • Processing Integrity
  • Confidentiality
  • Privacy
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Enterprise Plus (All Criteria + Ongoing)

Large enterprises requiring continuous compliance management and support

Included Criteria:

  • All 5 Criteria + 12 months ongoing support
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Ready to Achieve SOC 2 Compliance?

Join the growing number of companies that have achieved SOC 2 readiness through our proven 12-week program.

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