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As an early-stage startup, expect to spend ~40-60 hours preparing for a SOC 2 audit. Here's the breakdown: ~ 1/3 - Technical Implementation This requires integration of your startup's technical systems to monitor. For example, if you run AWS, the monitors will make sure you have set it up securely - a process we guide you through from Day 1. Our security engineers will create a custom compliance program that aligns with your business needs and will suggest additional tools to help strengthen your security. Once the correct systems are set up, our platform monitors will run and alert you when they pass or fail. If any failures do occur, don’t worry, we give you detailed feedback to help you understand why and instructions on how to fix them. ~ 1/3 - Policies Policies serve as written guidelines for securely conducting business and prove your commitment to following the best security practices. Writing policies is a major pain in the butt and doesn't follow a one-size-fits-all template - a common misstep that leaves you with policies that don’t make sense, are not consumable, and are not understood by anyone, including you. That is why we help startups write them. ~ 1/3 - Procedures Within your startup, you have to implement certain procedures to make sure you remain secure. A few examples include offboarding employees, granting access to employees for specific services, or whether infrastructure changes require approval. Even if you are an early-stage startup with just 2 founders, setting this up right will save you a lot of time later on when your company grows. I'm here to help if you have questions about the SOC 2 audit process. Happy to walk through your current practices and share tips on how to get your startup set up for success.
