SOC 2 Consultancy

SOC 2 Consultants

SOC 2 has become a major expectation for technology, SaaS, cloud providers, and any organisation handling sensitive customer data. Whether required by enterprise clients, vendor due‑diligence processes, or internal governance, achieving SOC 2 readiness demonstrates that your controls for security, availability, confidentiality, privacy and processing integrity truly operate in practice.

We help organisations of all sizes navigate the SOC 2 journey with clarity, confidence and efficiency - from defining scope to readiness, remediation and audit preparation.

What is SOC 2?

SOC 2 is an attestation standard developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
(AICPA) to assess how well a service organisation manages customer data.
It focuses on the Trust Services Criteria:

• Security (mandatory)

• Availability

• Processing Integrity

• Confidentiality

• Privacy

SOC 2 is not a certification — it is an independent auditor’s opinion on whether your controls are suitably designed (Type 1) and operating effectively over time (Type 2). It has a big overlap with ISO 27001.

Who SOC 2 Is For

SOC 2 is especially valuable for:

• SaaS & cloud providers

• Technology and software companies

• Data processors and B2B service organisations

• Managed IT, hosting and infrastructure providers

• Organisations undergoing vendor‑risk assessments

• Any business needing to demonstrate trust, reliability and strong governance

Our SOC 2 Services

✔ SOC 2 Gap Analysis & Readiness Assessment

We begin by analysing your existing controls, policies, evidence and operational practices to identify strengths, gaps and priorities.
This includes:

• Reviewing your system boundaries

• Confirming Trust Services Criteria selection

• Mapping controls against SOC 2 requirements

• Identifying gaps in evidence, documentation and operational activity

• Producing a clear, prioritised remediation roadmap

✔ Control Design & Documentation Support

Using the official Trust Services Criteria from your internal library, we help you define or refine:

• Security policies & procedures

• Risk management processes

• Access control & asset management

• Logging, monitoring & incident response

• Supplier and third‑party oversight

• Privacy & data governance practices

We’ll ensure all documentation meets SOC 2 expectations and aligns with your existing ISO practices, if applicable.

✔ Implementation & Evidence Support

SOC 2 requires demonstrable, repeatable evidence. We support you by:

• Establishing evidence collection processes

• Helping your team build compliance habits

• Creating an evidence calendar for Type 2 environments

• Coaching operational teams on what auditors will expect to see

✔ Ongoing Maintenance & Internal Audits

As shown in your internal communications, ongoing SOC 2 maintenance — including regular internal checks and report updates — is something you already provide.

We can act as your:

• Internal assurance partner

• Quarterly or annual SOC 2 reviewer

• Advisor leading up to Type 2 audits

✔ Audit Preparation & Support

We help you manage the audit process by:

• Preparing your system description

• Coaching your team for auditor interviews

• Liaising with your CPA firm

• Ensuring evidence and controls are presented clearly

• Supporting remediation of final issues before report issuance

Whether you’re going for Type 1 or Type 2, we ensure you’re fully prepared.

SOC 2: Type 1 vs Type 2

Type 1 - Assesses whether controls are designed effectively at a point in time. Best for:

• Start-ups or early-stage organisations

• New services or platforms

• First-time SOC 2 journeys

Type 2 - Assesses whether controls operate effectively over a defined period (usually 6–12 months). Best for:

• Mature organisations

• Those with strong customer assurance requirements

• Companies wanting long-term credibility

Ready to Start Your SOC 2 Journey?

Whether you need a gap analysis, a readiness roadmap, or support through a Type 1 or Type 2 audit, we’re here to help.

Book a free, informal chat to discuss what you need and how we can support you.

We’ve also supported our clients on other Information Security areas including:

• Outsourced Cyber / Information Security, GDPR and/or DPO Services

• ISO 27001 - Cyber and Information Security

• ISO 42001 - Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) Management

• ISO 27701 - Privacy Information Management

• BS 10008 - Evidential Weight & Legal Admissibility of Electronic Information