SOC 2 Compliance
SOC 2 is a widely used assurance framework for technology organisations that store or process customer data, particularly where US customers or partners are involved. It focuses on demonstrating that appropriate information security controls are in place and, for Type II, operating consistently over time. A SOC 2 report provides independent assurance to customers and stakeholders that data is protected through well-designed and effectively managed controls.
Benefits of SOC 2 Compliance
A SOC 2 report provides independent assurance that your information security controls are well designed and, in the case of Type II, operating consistently over time. It can help you:
Demonstrate trust and credibility to customers who expect formal assurance
Reduce friction during security reviews and procurement processes
Provide clear evidence of how you protect customer data
Build confidence internally that security practices are being applied consistently
Support growth into US or enterprise markets where SOC 2 is a common requirement
How we can help
We support technology-led start-ups and scale-ups through the full SOC 2 journey, taking a practical, hands-on approach that balances assurance requirements with the realities of a growing business. Our support typically includes:
SOC 2 readiness and gap analysis, mapping your current practices against the Trust Services Criteria
Scoping and boundary definition, including third-party and cloud environments
Design and implementation support for policies, procedures, and technical controls
Preparation for Type I and Type II audits, including evidence definition and collection
Ongoing support during the operating period, helping ensure controls are followed consistently
Coordination with the audit firm, reducing back-and-forth and audit fatigue
SOC 2 Type I Report
A SOC 2 Type I report assesses whether your information security controls are suitably designed and implemented at a specific point in time. It focuses on documenting how controls are intended to work and confirming that they have been put in place.
Many organisations use Type I as an initial milestone to provide early assurance to customers, support vendor onboarding, and confirm that their approach is aligned with auditor expectations before committing to a longer operating period.
SOC 2 Type II Report
A SOC 2 Type II report builds on this by assessing whether those same controls have operated effectively and consistently over a defined period, typically six months. This is the report most customers ultimately look for, as it demonstrates that security practices are embedded into day-to-day operations rather than existing only on paper.
Achieving Type II requires ongoing discipline and clear evidence of how controls are followed in practice, which is why structured support during the operating period is often key to a smooth audit outcome.