How is this different from the full SOC 2 readiness consulting service?

This review covers a defined, agreed-upon set of controls, not the full Trust Services Criteria. It's built for companies that want a fast check on where they stand, not a multi-month program that builds policies, implements controls, and carries you through the audit. If you need the full program, that's our SOC 2 Compliance Consulting service.

Does this review count as a SOC 2 audit?

No. A SOC 2 report can only be issued by a licensed CPA firm. This is a readiness check, not an examination or attestation, and it doesn't substitute for working with an auditor.

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SOC 2 Control Gap Review

A focused look at where a specific set of SOC 2 controls stand. No multi-month commitment required.

Not every company is ready to start a full SOC 2 readiness program. Sometimes you just need to know, honestly, where a handful of controls stand before you decide what's next.

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What's Included

A defined, agreed-upon set of controls reviewed against SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
Evidence review for each control in scope
A findings summary rating each control as met, partial, or gap
A prioritized remediation plan for anything that's not met
One review call to walk through the findings together

What's Not Included

Not a full SOC 2 readiness assessment covering every Trust Services Criteria category
Not an audit, examination, or attestation. Only a licensed CPA firm can issue a SOC 2 report
Doesn't include policy writing or hands-on control implementation
Doesn't include penetration testing

Need the full build-out instead, policies, control implementation, and audit prep? See SOC 2 Compliance Consulting.

How It Works

Scoped up front, so you know exactly what you're getting before we start.

Scope the Controls

Agree on which controls are in scope and what evidence you can provide for each.

Evidence Review

Review the documentation and evidence you have against each control in scope.

Findings & Gap Rating

Each control gets a clear met, partial, or gap rating, no vague scoring.

Remediation Handoff

A prioritized plan for closing the gaps, with a call to walk through it.

Who This Is For

You already have some controls in place and want a gap check before committing to a full program
You're trying to figure out how close you are to Type I or Type II ready
You need a second opinion on a specific control area before your auditor shows up
You're fielding a customer's security questionnaire and need to know if your answers hold up

Want a straight answer on where you stand?

Tell us which controls you're worried about and we'll scope a review around them.

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