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SOC 2 Compliance

The gold standard for service organization trust

Prove your commitment to security, availability, and privacy. SOC 2 is the essential audit for SaaS and technology service providers selling to the enterprise.

AICPA Standard SaaS Security

What is SOC 2?

SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is a voluntary compliance standard for service organizations, developed by the AICPA. It specifies how organizations should manage customer data based on five Trust Services Criteria.

Trust Services Criteria

SOC 2 evaluates systems against 5 Trust Services Criteria: Security (Common Criteria), Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy.

Type I vs Type II

Type I audits design at a point in time. Type II audits operating effectiveness over a period (usually 6-12 months).

Market Standard

SOC 2 has become the de facto security standard for SaaS and technology companies selling to enterprise customers in the US and globally.

Drive Enterprise Growth

Deal Velocity
Stop answering 300-question security questionnaires - send your SOC 2 report instead
Enterprise Sales
Secure upmarket deals that are contractually gated by security compliance
Competitive Edge
Differentiate from non-compliant competitors in sophisticated markets

Trust Services Criteria (TSC)

Security is the only mandatory criteria (the "Common Criteria"). Most organizations add Availability and Confidentiality based on client requirements.

Security (Mandatory)

Protection against unauthorized access (firewalls, MFA, intrusion detection). The only required criteria.

Availability

System availability for operation and use as committed or agreed (performance monitoring, DR, backups).

Confidentiality

Information designated as confidential is protected (encryption, access controls, classification).

Processing Integrity

System processing is complete, valid, accurate, timely, and authorized (QA, error monitoring).

Privacy

Personal information is collected, used, retained, disclosed, and disposed of appropriately (GDPR alignment).

Who Need SOC 2?

Any technology service provider that stores customer data in the cloud.

  • • SaaS (Software as a Service) providers
  • • Cloud service providers and hosting firms
  • • Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
  • • Data centers and colocation facilities
  • • HR and payroll processing companies
  • • Any B2B tech vendor handling client data

What You Get

Our SOC 2 program delivers audit-ready controls and evidence across all Trust Services Criteria.

Control Matrix

Trust Services Criteria mapped to your systems and processes with implementation status

Policy Documentation

SOC 2-aligned policies for security, availability, confidentiality, and privacy

Evidence Repository

Automated evidence collection and organization for auditor review

Penetration Test Report

Annual security testing to satisfy security criteria validation requirements

Audit Readiness Package

Complete documentation and evidence for Type I or Type II examination

How D3 Cyber Helps

We take you from "zero" to "audit-ready" with a structured approach. Our services address technical gaps, while our solutions deliver complete compliance management.

Service

Readiness Assessment

Assess your controls against the Trust Services Criteria and identify gaps before the auditor arrives.

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Service

Penetration Testing

Meet the vulnerability management and testing requirements of the Security criteria.

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Service

Managed Compliance

End-to-end support for policy writing, control implementation, and evidence collection.

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Solution

Regulatory Services

Complete SOC 2 journey management, from initial scoping to final report issuance.

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Solution

Cloud Security Governance

Secure your cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP) to meet SOC 2 security and availability standards.

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Solution

vCISO (Fractional CISO)

Executive-level guidance on scope reduction, auditor selection, and ongoing compliance management.

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SOC 2 Compliance FAQ

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

A SOC 2 Type I report evaluates whether your controls are suitably designed at a specific point in time. A Type II report tests whether those controls operated effectively over a defined period, typically 6 to 12 months. Enterprise buyers almost always require a Type II report, as it provides evidence of sustained operational security, not just a snapshot.

Who needs SOC 2 compliance?

SOC 2 is primarily required by SaaS companies, cloud service providers, and any technology vendor that processes, stores, or transmits customer data. If you are selling to mid-market or enterprise customers in the US or globally, a SOC 2 Type II report is often a contractual prerequisite. It is increasingly required by procurement teams as part of their vendor due diligence process.

How long does it take to achieve SOC 2 Type II certification?

The full journey typically takes 9 to 15 months. The first phase (remediation and control implementation) takes 3 to 6 months. The Type II audit observation period itself is 6 to 12 months, during which your controls must operate continuously. We help you compress the remediation phase by prioritizing the controls that matter most for your business context.

What are the five Trust Services Criteria?

The five Trust Services Criteria are: Security (the only mandatory criterion, covering protection against unauthorized access), Availability (system uptime and performance), Processing Integrity (accurate and complete data processing), Confidentiality (protection of confidential information), and Privacy (handling of personal information). Most SaaS companies are assessed against Security, Availability, and Confidentiality.

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