Most startups meet SOC 2 the same way: a deal is waiting on it. The fastest path is knowing exactly what to do next, which is what soc2audit.ai is built for.
The path to your first report
- Gap assessment. About 100 guided questions produce a plain-English gap report mapped to the Trust Services Criteria.
- Remediation. The AI drafts policies for your business, pre-populates a risk register and runs access and vendor reviews for you to approve.
- Evidence. Every request is mapped to its control, with guidance on what to upload. Read-only connections to AWS, GitHub, Microsoft 365 and Okta keep some evidence current automatically.
- Audit. An AICPA-licensed CPA firm, from our partner network or your own, reviews evidence and issues your report inside the platform.
Type 1 first, or straight to Type 2?
Many startups start with a Type 1 report, which covers the design of controls at a point in time, because it can be issued sooner. Customers often ask for a Type 2 later, which also tests that controls operated over a period. Read SOC 2 Type 1 vs Type 2 on SOC2Compliance.com to decide.
No compliance manager needed
If you can answer questions about how your business works, the AI can tell you what to do next.
Every module included
Policies, risk register, access and vendor reviews, questionnaires and evidence in one subscription with no per-user fees.
Help when you need it
Penetration testing and vCISO from Cybersecurity Services, LLC, only if you need them.
Frequently asked questions
How long does SOC 2 take for a startup?
It depends on where you start. A Type 1 can follow once your controls are in place; a Type 2 also needs an observation period, commonly 3 to 12 months. See the SOC 2 audit timeline.
Do startups need SOC 2?
SOC 2 is not a legal requirement, but it is one of the most common ways B2B customers check a vendor's security, especially in SaaS. If customers are asking, it usually pays for itself in faster deals.
Can we bring our own auditor?
Yes. Any AICPA-licensed CPA firm can be onboarded as your audit partner, or you can choose one from our network.