Get SOC 2 Audit‑Ready in as fast as 10–12 Weeks (Type I typical) with AI
Guided evidence collection, AI-drafted policies for your review, and readiness tracking.
Certification is performed by an independent auditor. Timelines vary by scope and auditor availability.
What is SOC 2?
Understanding the standard that enterprise customers require
SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) is an auditing standard developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) that evaluates how service providers manage customer data. It's based on the Trust Services Criteria (TSC) and focuses on five key principles: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy.
- Typically takes 10–12 weeks
- Good for initial certification
- Lower cost and faster timeline
- Requires 6-12 month observation
- Demonstrates ongoing compliance
- Required by most enterprise buyers
Why SOC 2 Matters
Three critical reasons your business needs SOC 2 certification
- Meet common enterprise security expectations
- Streamline security questionnaires
- Demonstrate mature security practices
- Fulfill security questionnaires instantly
- Pass vendor security assessments
- Build trust with stakeholders
- Prove your security controls work
- Improve internal security processes
- Reduce risk of security incidents
How Simple Comply Accelerates SOC 2
Four assistive features that help you get audit‑ready faster
- All TSC controls included
- Control descriptions
- Testing procedures
- Evidence requirements
- Guided evidence checklists
- Drafts policies for your review
- Explains requirements in plain English
- Keeps teams on schedule
- Secure portal
- Evidence by control
- Request management
- Real-time updates
- 6-12 month monitoring
- Change tracking
- Exception management
- Type I to II upgrade
SOC 2 Timeline Comparison
See how Simple Comply compares to traditional approaches
| Milestone | Simple ComplyFastest | Traditional Software | Consultants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Assessment | Day 1 | Week 1-2 | Week 2-4 |
| Gap Remediation | Week 1-3 | Week 3-8 | Week 4-12 |
| Policy Creation | Week 2-3 | Week 4-6 | Week 6-10 |
| Evidence Collection | Week 3-6 | Week 8-16 | Week 12-20 |
| Audit Preparation | Week 6-7 | Week 16-18 | Week 20-24 |
| Audit & Report | Week 7-8 | Week 18-24 | Week 24-52 |
| TOTAL TIME | 6-8 weeks | 3-6 months | 6-12 months |
| TOTAL COST | $6K-$12K/yr | $12K-$40K/yr | $50K-$150K |
Certification is performed by an independent auditor. Timelines vary by scope and auditor availability.
What's Included in SOC 2 Package
Everything you need for successful certification
SOC 2 Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing for every stage
- Type I or Type II
- AI Agent included
- All SOC 2 controls
- Integrations roadmap
- Type II + ISO 27001
- Unlimited evidence
- Priority support
- Integrations roadmap
SOC 2 FAQs
Ready to Start Your SOC 2 Journey?
Get audit‑ready in as fast as 10–12 weeks (Type I typical)