SOC 2 Compliance
Prove your commitment to security, availability, and privacy. SOC 2 is the essential audit for SaaS and technology service providers selling to the enterprise.
Quick Facts
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.
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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.
Readiness Assessment
Assess your controls against the Trust Services Criteria and identify gaps before the auditor arrives.
Learn more →Penetration Testing
Meet the vulnerability management and testing requirements of the Security criteria.
Learn more →Managed Compliance
End-to-end support for policy writing, control implementation, and evidence collection.
Learn more →Regulatory Services
Complete SOC 2 journey management, from initial scoping to final report issuance.
Learn more →Cloud Security Governance
Secure your cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP) to meet SOC 2 security and availability standards.
Learn more →vCISO (Fractional CISO)
Executive-level guidance on scope reduction, auditor selection, and ongoing compliance management.
Learn more →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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