Why choose Target Defense for your SOC 2 compliance
Affordable SOC 2 Compliance
Top-tier SOC 2 compliance expertise at better value than other major firms – trusted security solutions from a partner you can rely on
Automated Process
A fully managed process simplifies evidence collection and streamlines communication across teams
Experienced SOC 2 Consultants
Simplify your SOC 2 compliance with trusted consultants and experienced AICPA-affiliated auditors
Fast & Flexible
Delivery
Our flexible approach and user-friendly compliance platform minimize disruption to your business
What is SOC 2 compliance?
SOC 2 is a widely recognized standard for information security and data security, established by the American Institute of Charted Public Accountants (AICPA). SOC 2 offers a structured framework for evaluating how service organizations manage and secure data. Tailored for B2B vendors and SaaS companies, SOC 2 helps organizations assure clients of their data protection practices. With SOC 2, there is no certification, unlike many other standards. SOC 2 is instead documented through a Type I or Type II report.
Why does your organization need SOC 2 compliance?
Achieving SOC 2 compliance signals that your organization has rigorous controls in place to safeguard data confidentiality, integrity and availability. Although often driven by customer requirements, pursuing SOC 2 independently also highlights your organization’s dedication to strong information security standards.
Benefits of SOC 2 compliance
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Enhanced reputation
Open new doors through showcasing your commitment to safeguarding customer data
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Lower the risk of data breaches
Robust security measures ensure that guard you against financial losses from a data breach
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Refined internal control measures
Enhanced productivity with streamlined processes and stronger controls
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Seamless compliance integration
SOC 2 compliance aids with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA & FTC compliance
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Increased brand reputation
Establish your brand as a reputable, security-conscious organization
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Speedy & affordable solutions
Cost-effective SOC 2 solutions for all organizations
Find the perfect SOC 2 package
Get startedType I and Type II SOC 2 compliance
There are two types of SOC 2 reports: Type I and Type II, and your customers often decide which type of SOC 2 report is required.
SOC 2 Type I
A Type II SOC 2 report assesses the design of your information security controls at a specific point in time. The audit will evaluate whether the required controls are in place and designed to achieve the required SOC 2 criteria. The report will provide a snapshot that shows whether controls are appropriately implemented as of the date of the audit. It is however, a less comprehensive audit than a Type II test.
SOC 2 Type II
A Type II SOC 2 report will not only asses the design, but also the operational effectiveness of the controls over a period of time (usually 3-6 months). Over this period of time, the audit will evaluate whether the controls are functioning as intended consistently over the designated period. The Type II report may be a more involved process than a Type I, however it is far more comprehensive with in-depth testing.
Get started with SOC 2 compliance packages
Kickstart your SOC 2 compliance journey with our range of packages.
SOC 2 Essentials
Everything you need to become SOC 2 compliant
- Expert consultant-led advice & guidance throughout the whole process
- Comprehensive readiness report for SOC Type 1 & Type 2
- Understand the scope, activities & effort required for the implementation of SOC 2
- Create and review policies, procedures & other documentation
- Implement SOC 2 controls in-line with selected Trust Service Criteria & details of readiness report
- Aligns with COSO principles
- Implement & document technical controls compliance for selected Trust Service Criteria
- Final audit by external CPA SOC 2 auditors
SOC 2 Enhanced
Enhanced assurance with extra support
- Includes everything in SOC 2 Essentials
- Enhanced support during implementation activities
- Review of implementation activities
- CPA audit guidance, including independent pre-audit assessment
- Support in the collation of your audit evidence
- Presence during the CPA audit
SOC 2 Support
Consultancy support for any SOC 2 compliance project
- Consultant-led support for your SOC 2 project
- Implementation guidance
- Review of implementation activities
- CPA audit guidance
- Support in the collation of audit evidence
- Presence during the CPA audit
SOC 2 compliance FAQs
Ultimately, the cost depends on many things including the required TSCs, whether you want a Type I or Type II report and how mature your organization’s security is.
Full list of factors that influence cost:
- Amount of required TSCs
- Type I or Type II report
- Organization size
- How mature your organization’s security is
- How much time you’re able to give to the project
- How experienced your consultants and auditors are
- Security
- Availability
- Processing
- Integrity
- Confidentiality
- Privacy
It's vital that a SOC 2 audit is performed by a recognised CPA auditor. This will usually need to be someone external to your organization and the organization who rolled out your SOC 2 compliance. We have partnered with best in class CPA auditors to verify the SOC 2 work and then produce your Type I and Type II reports.
While not legally required, organizations often pursue SOC 2 compliance to show customers, partners and regulators that they maintain robust security measures for the protection of their data. You will also find SOC 2 compliance is often driven by customer demand or entering a new sector where SOC 2 standards are the norm.
Target Defense can provide templates for the following aspects:
- Access control
- Configuration standards
- Human resource management
- Information risk management
- Use of mobile devices
- Physical and environmental security
- And many more!
Ultimately this depends on which report you want and the results of your readiness assessment.
For example, if you are an organization with medium level of controls, going for a full Type II report, this would take around 6 months.
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One of our expert SOC 2 consultants will get back to you as soon as possible.
SOC 2 compliance methodology
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Initial Scoping
To start with, we’ll scope out your project to get a greater understanding of your organizations aims and objectives.
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Gap Analysis
A gap analysis serves as the starting point of your SOC 2 journey, identifying relevant TSCs and outlining the necessary steps for implementation.
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Implementation
A consultant will create and follow a plan throughout the process ensuring that the relevant processes, documentation, evidence and procedures are in place.
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AICPA Audit
Working with our trusted AICPA partners, we make the process of becoming audit-ready as seamless as possible.
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SOC 2 Report
A streamlined process ensures you promptly receive your SOC 2 Type I or Type II report.
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