Last updated: July 2026

SOC 2 Compliance Consulting

Looking for a SOC 2 Compliance Consulting Company? Audit-Ready in 90 Days.

We are a SOC 2 compliance consulting company for SaaS and technology firms. Most consultants quote 12-18 months and $80,000+. We get you to SOC 2 Type I readiness in 60-90 days, implement the controls with your team, and coordinate the audit through to a signed report - and our clients pass on the first attempt.

Every engagement is led personally by a former Microsoft Security Consulting team member. Fixed price. You review the readiness report before you pay.

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What Does a SOC 2 Compliance Consulting Company Do?

A SOC 2 compliance consulting company - also called a SOC 2 readiness consulting firm - prepares your organization to pass an independent SOC 2 audit. It maps the AICPA Trust Services Criteria to your systems, finds every control gap, writes the required policies, implements the missing controls, sets up evidence collection, and coordinates with the licensed CPA firm that performs the audit.

The consultant does the readiness work. A separate, independent auditor issues the report - AICPA independence rules do not allow the same firm to build your controls and audit them. A strong SOC 2 consulting firm therefore does two things at once: it gets your controls genuinely in place, and it makes the audit itself a formality. That is exactly how Atlant Security runs every engagement.

What Is SOC 2, and Why Buyers Demand It

SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is an attestation framework from the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). An independent auditor examines your controls against the Trust Services Criteria and issues a report your customers can trust instead of running their own security review on you.

For a SaaS company, SOC 2 is the single document that unblocks enterprise sales. When a buyer’s procurement or security team asks “are you SOC 2?”, a clean report closes the question - and the deal. Without it, you face a 60-question security assessment on every deal, and many buyers simply will not sign.

There are two report types - Type I (design at a point in time) and Type II (effectiveness over a period) - and five Trust Services Criteria you select from based on your commitments to customers.

SOC 2 compliance framework overview showing the AICPA Trust Services Criteria a consulting company maps to your controls

The Five SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria

Security is mandatory in every report. We help you choose the optional criteria that match what you actually promise customers - adding criteria you do not need only raises your audit cost.

Security (Common Criteria)

Mandatory

Protection against unauthorized access and disclosure. Every SOC 2 report includes the Security criteria - access controls, risk management, change management, monitoring, and incident response. This is the non-negotiable foundation of any SOC 2 engagement.

Availability

Recommended for SaaS

Systems are available for operation as committed. Include this if you have uptime SLAs, a status page, or if your service being down stops your customer from operating. Most SaaS companies include Availability.

Confidentiality

If handling sensitive data

Information designated confidential is protected. Include this when customers share sensitive business data - financial records, intellectual property, proprietary information - under contractual protection obligations.

Processing Integrity

For transactional systems

Processing is complete, valid, accurate, timely, and authorized. Include this if your platform runs financial transactions, calculations, or data transformations where accuracy is contractually required.

Privacy

For personal data / GDPR / CCPA

Personal information is collected, used, retained, and disclosed in line with your commitments. Include this if you process personal data and want your SOC 2 report to demonstrate GDPR or CCPA alignment.

SOC 2 Type I vs Type II - Which Do You Need?

Most companies start with Type I to unblock a deal fast, then move to Type II because enterprise buyers and investors expect it. Here is the honest comparison.

Type IType II
What it evaluatesDesign of controls at a point in timeOperating effectiveness of controls over 3-12 months
Readiness timeline60-90 daysType I first, then a 3-12 month observation window
Auditor effortReviews control design and documentationTests controls with evidence samples across the period
Buyer acceptanceAccepted for initial and early-stage dealsRequired by most enterprise buyers and investors
Audit cost (CPA firm)$15,000-$30,000$25,000-$50,000
Best forFirst SOC 2, urgent deal requirementLong-term enterprise sales, Series B and beyond
SOC 2 Type I versus Type II comparison for SaaS companies choosing a readiness consulting company

Our SOC 2 Readiness Consulting Process

Five stages from first call to signed report. The difference from most SOC 2 consulting firms is stage three: we implement the controls with you, not just tell you what is missing.

1

Scope and select criteria

We define exactly what systems are in scope and which of the five Trust Services Criteria your customers and contracts actually require. Scoping tightly here saves you months and thousands in audit fees.

2

Gap assessment

We test your current environment against every applicable criterion and hand you a prioritized gap report - typically 40 to 90 findings for a first-time SaaS company - with a clear remediation roadmap.

3

Remediate and implement

This is where most consultants stop and we do not. We implement the missing controls with your team: logging, MFA, access reviews, encryption, change management, vendor risk, and monitoring.

4

Policies and evidence

We write the 20+ policies SOC 2 requires and stand up an evidence collection pipeline so the auditor gets clean, continuous proof instead of a last-minute scramble.

5

Mock audit and handoff

We run a mock audit, fix anything that would draw an exception, help you select an independent CPA firm, negotiate the fee, and join every auditor call through to your signed report.

SOC 2 readiness consulting process from gap analysis through control implementation to audit and certification

SOC 2 Readiness Timeline (90 Days)

A realistic timeline for a first-time SaaS company going for SOC 2 Type I. Type II adds the 3-12 month observation window after this.

PhaseTimingOutcome
Scoping and TSC selectionWeek 1Defined audit scope and the Trust Services Criteria you will include
Gap assessmentWeeks 1-2Prioritized report of every control gap against the criteria
Remediation and control implementationWeeks 2-8Controls implemented and hardened across your cloud and endpoints
Policy developmentWeeks 2-8 (parallel)20+ security policies written and adopted
Evidence collection setupWeeks 6-9Automated evidence pipeline running for the auditor
Mock audit and auditor handoffWeeks 9-12Readiness confirmed and the CPA firm engaged

How Much Does SOC 2 Consulting Cost?

Unlike most SOC 2 consulting companies, we publish our pricing. Fixed-price proposals within 24 hours of your strategy call. No hourly billing, no surprises.

Readiness Assessment

Gap analysis and a prioritized roadmap to audit-ready.

From $3,000per engagement
  • SOC 2 gap analysis against the TSC
  • Control mapping
  • Policy templates
  • Prioritized remediation roadmap
  • Evidence requirements guide
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Full Readiness + Implementation

End to end: from gap analysis to passing the audit.

From $12,000per engagement
  • Everything in Readiness Assessment
  • Hands-on control implementation
  • Policy build-out (20+ policies)
  • Evidence collection setup
  • Auditor selection and coordination
  • Mock audit
  • Participation in every auditor call
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The SOC 2 audit itself, conducted by an independent licensed CPA firm, typically costs $15,000-$50,000 depending on Type I or Type II and scope. We help you select the auditor and negotiate the fee on your behalf.

Who Needs a SOC 2 Consulting Company?

If any of these describe you, a SOC 2 readiness consulting company is your fastest path to a clean report.

A SaaS or tech company whose enterprise buyers require SOC 2 before they will sign
A deal stuck in procurement or a vendor security review without a SOC 2 report
Investors asking for SOC 2 during due diligence for your next round
A renewal at risk because your current SOC 2 report has lapsed
A team handling customer data in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud with no formal controls
A first-time SOC 2 with no internal compliance or security team to run it

Why Choose Atlant Over Other SOC 2 Consulting Firms

Most SOC 2 consulting companies sell you a checklist and a subscription. Here is how we are different.

Atlant SecurityTypical SOC 2 Consultant
Who does the workA former Microsoft security consultant, personallyJunior or offshore staff you never meet
Time to readiness60-90 days6-18 months
PricingFixed price - you review the report before you payOpen-ended hourly billing
Control implementationHands-on - we implement the controls with youA checklist and advice, then you are on your own
Audit outcomeFirst-attempt pass guaranteeNo guarantee
Vendor neutrality100% independent - zero software commissionsOften resells the GRC tool they recommend
Auditor coordinationWe join every auditor callYou handle the auditor alone
Every engagement is led personally by a former Microsoft Security Consulting team member - never delegated to junior staff
200+ security assessments delivered across 14 countries since 2013
60-90 day readiness versus the industry norm of 6-18 months
Fixed-price proposals in 24 hours - you review the readiness report before you pay
First-attempt pass guarantee: if we miss a gap you follow our roadmap on, we fix it and cover the re-test
100% vendor-neutral - we take zero commissions from any software vendor
Hands-on control implementation, not a checklist handed back to you
We map SOC 2 alongside ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, and CMMC to cut duplicate cost
Alexander Sverdlov - Founder of Atlant Security and lead SOC 2 readiness consultant

Every SOC 2 Engagement Is Led by Alexander Sverdlov

Former Microsoft Security Consulting team member. CISSP certified. Secured nuclear energy infrastructure at Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation. Alexander has personally led 200+ security assessments across 14 countries since 2013. At Atlant Security, the senior consultant who scopes your SOC 2 is the same person who implements the controls and sits on every auditor call - never handed to junior staff.

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Case Study: From Zero Policies to SOC 2 Type I in 87 Days

A 22-person Series A SaaS company had an enterprise deal stalled in procurement for six weeks. The buyer required SOC 2 Type I before signing.

Starting State

  • No formal security policies
  • No incident response plan
  • AWS environment with no logging enabled
  • No access control documentation
  • Zero prior security assessments

What We Did

  • Completed the gap assessment in 8 days (47 control gaps found)
  • Built 24 security policies from scratch
  • Implemented AWS CloudTrail, GuardDuty, and Config
  • Deployed endpoint protection and MFA across all systems
  • Created an evidence framework for 85 controls
  • Coordinated with the CPA firm and joined every auditor call

Result: Passed SOC 2 Type I on the first attempt, 87 days after engagement start. The stalled enterprise deal closed for $340,000 ARR two weeks after the report was delivered.

Stop Losing Deals Over SOC 2. Get Audit-Ready.

Book a free 30-minute strategy call with Alexander. We will discuss your company, timeline, and exactly what it takes to pass your SOC 2 audit. Fixed-price proposal within 24 hours.

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Pursuing SOC 2 and ISO 27001 Together?

70-80% of SOC 2 controls overlap with ISO 27001 Annex A. If you sell to both US enterprise and European buyers, we map both frameworks in one engagement and cut your total audit cost and timeline by up to 40%.

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For small projects and ad-hoc work outside our pre-agreed packages or retainers, our standard hourly rate is $460.

SOC 2 Consulting FAQ

What is a SOC 2 readiness consulting company?
A SOC 2 readiness consulting company prepares your organization to pass an independent SOC 2 audit. It maps the AICPA Trust Services Criteria to your systems, finds control gaps, writes the required policies, implements the missing controls, sets up evidence collection, and coordinates with the licensed CPA firm that performs the audit. The consultant does the readiness work; a separate, independent auditor issues the SOC 2 report. Atlant Security completes readiness in 90 days and clients pass on the first attempt.
How much does a SOC 2 consultant cost?
SOC 2 readiness consulting typically costs around $3,000 for a standalone gap assessment and $12,000-$25,000 for full readiness and implementation, depending on company size and how many Trust Services Criteria you include. The SOC 2 audit itself, performed by an independent CPA firm, adds $15,000-$50,000. Atlant Security delivers fixed-price proposals within 24 hours, and you review the readiness report before you pay.
How long does SOC 2 readiness take?
Most SaaS companies reach SOC 2 Type I readiness in 60-90 days. Type II then requires an observation period of 3-12 months during which the controls must operate. Atlant Security completes the readiness phase in 60-90 days; the exact length depends on your starting maturity and how quickly your team implements the required controls.
Do I need SOC 2 Type I or Type II?
Type I attests that your controls are properly designed at a point in time. Type II attests that they operated effectively over a period, usually 3-12 months. Start with Type I when you need proof quickly to unblock a deal, then move to Type II, which most enterprise buyers and investors ultimately require.
Can a consultant guarantee I pass the SOC 2 audit?
No ethical consultant can guarantee the auditor’s opinion, because the audit is performed by an independent CPA firm. What a good consultant can guarantee is the readiness work. Atlant Security backs every engagement with a pass guarantee: if you follow our roadmap and the audit surfaces a gap we missed, we fix it and cover the re-test at no charge.
What is the difference between SOC 2 readiness and the SOC 2 audit?
Readiness is the preparation - gap analysis, control implementation, policies, and evidence. The audit is the independent examination that produces the SOC 2 report. Readiness is done by a consultant; the audit must be done by a licensed CPA firm. The same firm cannot do both without compromising auditor independence.
Do SOC 2 consultants also perform the audit?
No. AICPA independence rules prohibit the firm that builds your controls from also auditing them. A SOC 2 consulting company gets you ready and coordinates with a separate, independent CPA firm that issues the report. Atlant Security helps you select the right auditor and negotiates the audit fee on your behalf.
Which Trust Services Criteria do I need?
Security, the Common Criteria, is mandatory in every SOC 2 report. Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, and Privacy are optional and chosen based on the commitments you make to customers. Most SaaS companies include Security plus Availability, and add Confidentiality or Privacy when they handle sensitive or personal data.
How do I choose a SOC 2 consulting company?
Look for senior consultants who personally lead the work rather than junior staff, a fixed-price model, a first-attempt pass record, hands-on control implementation rather than a checklist, and vendor neutrality so recommendations are not driven by software commissions. Always ask who will actually do the work and whether they participate in the auditor calls.
Can you help with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 together?
Yes. 70-80% of SOC 2 controls overlap with ISO 27001 Annex A. Mapping both frameworks in a single engagement reduces duplicate effort, audit cost, and timeline by up to 40%. This is common for companies selling to both US enterprise and European buyers.
What does the SOC 2 readiness process include?
Scoping and Trust Services Criteria selection, a gap assessment against the criteria, control implementation and hardening, policy development (typically 20+ policies), evidence collection setup, a mock audit, and coordination with the CPA firm through the real audit.
Is SOC 2 required by law?
SOC 2 is not a law. It is a voluntary attestation framework created by the AICPA. In practice, though, enterprise customers, investors, and partners routinely require a SOC 2 report before they will buy from or fund a SaaS company, so it becomes a commercial requirement for selling upmarket.
What happens after we pass our SOC 2 audit?
A SOC 2 report is point-in-time and expires, so most companies renew annually with a rolling Type II. Atlant Security can keep your controls, evidence, and policies audit-ready between cycles through our virtual CISO service, so each renewal is a formality rather than a fire drill.

Related: SOC 2 Readiness Service - ISO 27001 Readiness - IT Security Audit - Virtual CISO Services - Penetration Testing