SOC 2 Compliance, Simplified
From policy development to audit readiness — we make SOC 2 achievable for growing businesses.
Schedule a MeetingSOC 2 certification is increasingly a baseline requirement for SaaS companies, managed service providers, and any organization that handles client data — enterprise prospects and regulated industry customers will ask for your SOC 2 report before signing. Whether you need a Type I report to demonstrate controls exist or a Type II report to prove they operate effectively over time, we handle the entire process: trust service criteria mapping, control implementation, policy development, evidence collection, and auditor liaison. We work with your chosen CPA firm to ensure evidence packages are complete and well-organized, minimizing audit friction and keeping timelines on track.
What's Included
Trust Service Criteria Mapping
Map your existing controls to SOC 2 trust service criteria (Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, Privacy).
Policy & Procedure Development
Written information security policies, incident response plans, and operational procedures that satisfy SOC 2 requirements.
Control Implementation
Technical and administrative controls configured and documented — access management, encryption, monitoring, and change management.
Evidence Collection
Systematic evidence gathering across all trust service criteria so your audit goes smoothly with no scrambling.
Continuous Monitoring
Ongoing monitoring of your SOC 2 controls to maintain compliance between audit periods and catch drift early.
Audit Preparation
Mock audits, auditor liaison, and evidence package preparation for a smooth Type I or Type II examination.
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Schedule a MeetingFrequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SOC 2 Type I and SOC 2 Type II?
A SOC 2 Type I report attests that your security controls exist and are designed appropriately as of a specific point in time. A Type II report covers a defined observation period — typically 6 to 12 months — and attests that your controls operated effectively throughout that period. Enterprise customers and regulated-industry buyers generally require a Type II report.
Which trust service criteria does our organization need to cover?
The Security trust service criterion (also called the Common Criteria) is required for all SOC 2 examinations. Additional criteria — Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy — are included based on the commitments you make to your customers and the nature of your service. We help you scope the right criteria to match your client contracts and risk profile.
How long does a SOC 2 Type II audit take?
Preparation for a SOC 2 Type II audit typically requires 3–6 months to establish and document controls before the observation period begins. The observation period itself is usually 6–12 months. From the start of preparation to receiving your final report, most organizations should plan for 9–18 months. Organizations with mature existing controls can compress this timeline.
Do we need a SOC 2 audit if we already have ISO 27001?
ISO 27001 and SOC 2 have significant overlap, but they serve different audiences. ISO 27001 is an international standard favored in Europe; SOC 2 reports are the dominant trust attestation in North American enterprise sales cycles. If your customers are North American enterprises or regulated industries, a SOC 2 report is typically required regardless of ISO status.
Who performs the actual SOC 2 audit?
SOC 2 audits must be conducted by a licensed CPA firm — Katalism is not a CPA firm and does not issue SOC 2 reports. Our role is to prepare your controls, policies, and evidence so that when the auditor arrives, your organization passes with minimal findings. We coordinate directly with your chosen auditor throughout the process.
What are the most common SOC 2 audit failures?
The most common failures involve insufficient evidence that controls operated consistently during the observation period — gaps in access reviews, incomplete change management logs, missing vendor assessments, and undocumented incident response activities. We build evidence collection into your ongoing operations so these gaps don't appear at audit time.
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