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Ensuring SOC 2 compliance – transparent, secure, and ready for global markets

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Prove the security and availability of your IT services to your customers. With a tailored SOC 2 audit report (Type I & Type II), you meet the most stringent requirements of major clients and international markets – implemented efficiently and practically.

Security in black and white – build trust and unlock international markets

For technology companies, SaaS providers, data centers, and IT service providers, proving excellent information security has long ceased to be a nice-to-have – it is a critical competitive advantage.

While ISO 27001 is often required in the European market, US corporations, international partners, and highly regulated industries in particular demand a SOC 2 report (Service Organization Control 2).

An independent and detailed SOC 2 attestation proves that your internal control systems for protecting customer data do not just exist on paper, but are demonstrably effective in day-to-day operations. Without this proof, IT service providers increasingly fail to pass international tenders and onboarding processes for major clients.

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What is SOC 2 and which Trust Services Criteria matter?

Unlike traditional certificates, SOC 2 is a comprehensive audit report based on the Trust Services Criteria (TSC) of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). We support you in precisely mapping the criteria that are relevant to your business:

  • Security: The mandatory baseline protection against unauthorized access and system tampering (firewalls, encryption, 2FA).
  • Availability: Ensuring that your systems and services meet agreed-upon SLAs (backup management, monitoring).
  • Processing Integrity: Proof that your data processing is error-free, complete, and authorized.
  • Confidentiality: The protection of data classified as confidential (access restrictions, NDAs).
  • Privacy: Compliance with requirements for the collection, use, and storage of personally identifiable information (PII).

Depending on your business model, we work together to select the criteria your clients require in order to keep the audit effort as low as possible for you.

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The decisive difference: SOC 2 Type I vs. Type II

There are two stages on the path to the final audit report, and we guide you through the preparation step by step:

  • SOC 2 Type I (Point-in-time assessment): The auditor evaluates the design of your control system at a specific point in time. This exam determines whether the described security measures are suitably designed to meet the TSC criteria. Ideal for a quick, initial proof of compliance in sales.
  • SOC 2 Type II (Period-of-time assessment): This stage examines the operational effectiveness of the controls over a longer period (usually 6 to 12 months). The auditor requires samples and evidence to prove that the controls were consistently applied in day-to-day operations. This is the gold standard that major clients demand in the long run.
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Our Service

We take care of the entire project management and preparation for you, ensuring you pass the SOC 2 audit by an independent auditor on the first attempt.

SOC 2 Readiness Assessment & Gap Analysis

  • As-is analysis: Benchmarking your existing security controls (e.g., from ISO 27001) against the AICPA Trust Services Criteria.
  • Scoping: Defining the exact scope of the audit (which systems, locations, and criteria need to be included in the report?).
  • Action plan: Creating a concrete roadmap to close any identified security gaps.

Concept & Implementation

  • Policy development: Drafting and adapting the necessary information security and organizational policies.
  • Implementing controls: Formulating and establishing practical measures (controls) that will stand up to the auditors' scrutiny.
  • Evidence management: Setting up a system for the automated or efficient collection of evidence for the Type II audit.

Process Optimization & Enablement

  • Employee training: Preparing your IT and operational teams for interviews and sampling by the auditor.
  • Leveraging interfaces: Efficiently linking the SOC 2 project with existing frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIS 2, or DORA to avoid duplication of effort.

Audit Support (Audit Readiness)

  • Auditor selection: Assisting in the selection of a qualified CPA (Certified Public Accountant) firm.
  • Liaison role: Acting as a technical liaison and point of contact between your teams and the auditor during the assessment.
  • Remediation: Quickly addressing and clarifying questions or findings during the active audit.

What makes us strong:

Experience & expertise

Internationally versed. Technically sound. Audit-proven.

SOC 2 heavily follows American auditing logic. As an experienced firm for information security and IT governance, we translate these requirements into understandable European business practices.

  • Extensive project experience: We have successfully prepared numerous technology and SaaS companies for international audits.
  • Combined expertise: We master the art of "mapping" – we know exactly how to leverage ISO 27001 controls so that they are also valid for SOC 2.
  • Auditor network: We work closely with renowned CPA firms and know their exact expectations regarding evidence.
Industry focus & practical relevance

Efficient controls instead of bureaucratic roadblocks

A SOC 2 report must not slow down your development and IT teams in their day-to-day work. We develop control mechanisms that fit modern, agile ways of working.

  • Focus on tech & cloud: Specialized in SaaS providers, cloud service providers, fintechs, and modern IT infrastructures.
  • Pragmatic tools: We focus on lean processes and digital evidence tracking instead of rigid mountains of paperwork.
  • Scalable systems: Our controls grow with your company and adapt dynamically to new cloud architectures.
Full-service support

Your direct path to the SOC 2 report – from the initial gap analysis to the final attestation

Preparing for SOC 2 requires meticulous documentation. As your full-service partner, we keep your back free so that your day-to-day business continues to run smoothly.

  • Step 1: Readiness check – We uncover vulnerabilities before the auditor sees them.
  • Step 2: Implementation – We don't write long reports; we roll up our sleeves and get directly involved in creating controls and policies.
  • Step 3: Trial run (Pre-audit) – We simulate the audit to ensure that all evidence can be provided seamlessly.
  • Step 4: Audit support – We moderate the entire audit process by your side right up to the final delivery of the SOC 2 report.
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FAQ – SOC 2

What is the difference between ISO 27001 and SOC 2?

ISO 27001 is an international standard for an information security management system (ISMS). The result is a certificate confirming that you systematically manage your IT risks. SOC 2, on the other hand, is not a certificate, but a detailed audit report from a CPA, often exceeding 50 pages. While ISO is more process-oriented, SOC 2 examines the actual technical implementation and operational effectiveness of individual security controls over a period of time in great detail.

Can we use existing ISO 27001 controls for SOC 2?

Yes, to a very large extent. If you are already operating in compliance with ISO 27001, you often cover 70% to 80% of the requirements for the SOC 2 "Security" criterion. We deliberately leverage these synergies through cross-mapping to keep the additional effort and costs for your company as low as possible.

How long does it take until we hold a SOC 2 report in our hands?

For a Type I report (point-in-time), preparation and auditing usually take 3 to 5 months. For a Type II report, the controls must be proven in live operations over a period of at least 6 months. Therefore, the entire project for a full Type II report typically takes 9 to 12 months.

Who is officially authorized to conduct a SOC 2 audit?

A SOC 2 report may only be issued by independent, licensed CPAs (Certified Public Accountants) who are subject to AICPA standards.