Having Security Controls Isn’t SOC 2 Compliance.
We help organisations prepare for SOC 2 by assessing security and operational controls, closing control gaps, building the evidence needed for an audit, and turning security practices into a repeatable compliance program — so you can prove to customers that their data is protected.
Does SOC 2 apply to you?
SOC 2 isn’t a law — it’s the report enterprise buyers now require before they’ll sign. A few quick questions, one clear answer.
Which best describes your business?
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Most companies don’t lose enterprise deals because their security is bad. They lose them because they can’t prove it fast enough.
SOC 2 isn’t a law — it’s the report enterprise buyers now require before they’ll sign a contract.
Most companies already have security controls in place. The gap is turning those controls into documented, repeatable and continuously evidenced practices that can withstand an independent audit. That’s where we help: transforming your existing security operations into a SOC 2-ready control environment that supports both the audit and the sales process.
A Structured Approach to SOC 2 Readiness.
We begin by assessing your current controls against the Trust Services Criteria you need, identifying evidence gaps, and prioritizing remediation. From implementing technical safeguards to organizing continuous evidence collection, we help you build an environment that is organized, defensible, and ready for your Type II audit.
Everything You Need for SOC 2 Readiness.
Every engagement produces practical, audit-ready deliverables mapped to the Trust Services Criteria — from control design and access management to evidence collection, incident response and ongoing audit support.
SOC 2 Readiness Assessment
Current controls assessed against the applicable Trust Services Criteria — Security, plus Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity or Privacy where required.
Control Design & Documentation
Policies and control procedures designed and documented with direct mapping to the applicable Trust Services Criteria requirements.
Access Control Implementation
Least-privilege access controls implemented with appropriate approvals, periodic reviews and evidence that access remains aligned with business responsibilities.
Vendor Risk Management Program
A structured program for assessing your vendors and sub-processors, documenting risk and maintaining evidence of third-party security reviews.
Continuous Evidence Collection Setup
Evidence collection processes established for key controls so audit preparation becomes an ongoing activity rather than a last-minute annual exercise.
Incident Response Plan
A documented and testable incident response process covering roles, escalation, communications, response actions and evidence requirements.
Change Management Process
A repeatable production-change process with approvals, testing, deployment records and evidence maintained for every relevant change.
Auditor Coordination
We work alongside your chosen CPA firm throughout the Type II audit, helping coordinate evidence, clarify control requirements and address auditor requests.
Annual Renewal Support
Ongoing support to keep controls, documentation and evidence current year over year as your organisation, systems and compliance requirements evolve.
Security work that shows up in the numbers.
Every engagement is measured, not just delivered.
The Right SOC 2 Partner Makes All the Difference.
| Criteria |
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// In-house In-house team | // Vendor Typical vendor |
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| SOC 2 Expertise |
Dedicated SOC 2 readiness expertise across Trust Services Criteria, controls, evidence and audit preparation
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Internal knowledge is strong, but dedicated SOC 2 audit experience may depend on a small number of employees
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Specialist SOC 2 knowledge can be strong, but usually focused on the vendor's defined service or engagement scope
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| Control Design |
Designs practical controls mapped directly to the applicable Trust Services Criteria and business operations
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Deepest understanding of internal systems and processes, but controls may not be documented to audit-ready standards
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Often provides frameworks and templates, but may lack the operational context needed for effective implementation
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| Evidence Management |
Builds repeatable evidence collection into day-to-day operations throughout the Type II observation period
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Evidence is often scattered across teams, tickets and systems until audit preparation creates a last-minute scramble
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Dedicated compliance platforms can automate evidence collection, but typically require client-side configuration and ownership
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| Security Operations |
Connects existing security operations with the controls, ownership and evidence required for SOC 2
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Owns the production environment and has the strongest day-to-day control over systems and security operations
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Can strengthen specific technical controls, but usually does not own the client's complete security environment
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| Audit Coordination |
Bridges engineering, management and the chosen CPA firm throughout readiness and the actual Type II audit
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Directly owns the controls, but audit requests compete with normal engineering and operational responsibilities
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Many readiness vendors stop at preparation, leaving the client to manage deeper coordination with the CPA firm
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| Ongoing Readiness |
Keeps controls, evidence and remediation aligned as systems, teams and business requirements change
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Strongest ownership of ongoing controls, but consistency depends heavily on internal bandwidth and discipline
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Can provide ongoing monitoring or tooling, but coverage depends on the retained service and client participation
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Questions Worth Asking.
Everything you need to know before becoming SOC 2-ready with confidence.
SOC 2 is an independent examination of an organisation's controls against the AICPA Trust Services Criteria. It is not a law or certification, but enterprise customers often use a SOC 2 report as evidence that a service provider has appropriate controls for protecting customer data and operating its systems. For many B2B and SaaS companies, having a SOC 2 report can remove a major obstacle from enterprise security and procurement reviews.
A SOC 2 Type I report evaluates whether your controls are suitably designed and implemented at a specific point in time. A SOC 2 Type II report goes further by testing whether those controls operated effectively over a defined observation period. Because Type II provides evidence of operating effectiveness over time, enterprise customers often place greater value on it. We help organisations prepare the control environment and evidence processes needed for the applicable audit.
Security is the required criterion for a SOC 2 examination. Depending on your services, customer commitments and business requirements, you may also include Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity and/or Privacy. We help determine which criteria are relevant to your environment and map the appropriate controls and evidence to them rather than adding unnecessary scope.
No. SOC 2 readiness is about identifying and closing control gaps before the examination. Most organisations already have useful security practices in place, but those practices may be inconsistent, undocumented or difficult to evidence. We assess what you already have, identify gaps against the applicable Trust Services Criteria, then help turn existing practices into documented and repeatable controls that can be tested during the audit.
The SOC 2 examination is performed by an independent licensed CPA firm or practitioner authorised to perform the examination. BPDoxS does not issue the SOC 2 report. Our role is to prepare your organisation, strengthen controls, organise evidence and work alongside your chosen auditor during the examination so your team is better prepared to respond to audit requests and remediate issues.
No. SOC 2 Type II requires controls to operate effectively over an observation period, and maintaining readiness continues after the first report. New employees, vendors, systems, production changes and security incidents can all affect your control environment. We help establish ongoing evidence collection, control monitoring and remediation processes so the next audit does not become another last-minute compliance exercise.
Prove your security works. Move enterprise deals forward.
Start with a practical assessment of your current controls, evidence and security processes — then get a clear roadmap to close SOC 2 gaps, prepare for your Type II audit and build a control environment that stays ready year over year.
