SOC 2 · Startups

SOC 2 for Startups

For early-stage startups, SOC 2 is usually the first compliance wall, triggered by the first enterprise prospect. We deliver a right-sized SOC 2 program that does not over-build for your stage.

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Why Startups companies need SOC 2

  • The first enterprise or regulated customer typically forces the SOC 2 conversation before a startup has a security team.
  • Startups risk over-engineering controls; SOC 2 scope should match your actual product and size.
  • Founders need SOC 2 without derailing the roadmap — a productized engagement keeps engineering time bounded.
  • A clean first SOC 2 becomes reusable leverage for every subsequent enterprise deal.

More context on this sector on our Startups industry page, and on the framework itself on our SOC 2 hub.

What our SOC 2 engagement covers

Tailored to Startups, delivered by a Toronto security and compliance team led by a published CVE researcher, with our partner Lorikeet Security where offensive testing is involved.

  • Right-sized control scoping appropriate to your stage
  • Lift-and-adopt policies so you are not writing them from scratch
  • Trust Services Criteria scoping and a gap assessment against your current controls
  • Policies, procedures, and a lift-and-adopt evidence repository
  • Control implementation across IAM, change management, vendor risk, and incident response
  • Auditor introduction and Type I / Type II audit coordination

See the full SOC 2 service page, or productized pricing for fixed-scope engagements.

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SOC 2 for Startups: common questions

Are we too early for SOC 2?

If enterprise prospects are asking, you are not. We scope SOC 2 to your current size so you get the report without building controls you do not need yet.

Type I or Type II first?

Type I is the faster first milestone and often unblocks a deal; you then run the Type II observation window. We plan both from day one.

How much engineering time will this take?

We aim to keep it bounded by handling the program work ourselves and giving engineering a focused, prioritized task list rather than an open-ended project.

SOC 2 for Startups, on your timeline

Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We will tell you whether this engagement fits, what it would cost, and when we could start.

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