What is SOC 2 Type II?
SOC 2 Type II is an independent audit report that validates your organization's security controls over a period of time (typically 3-12 months). It demonstrates to customers and partners that you maintain robust security, availability, and privacy practices aligned with industry standards.
Type I vs Type II
SOC 2 Type I validates that controls are appropriately designed at a point in time.SOC 2 Type II goes further by testing that controls operated effectively over an extended period, providing stronger assurance to stakeholders.
SOC 2 Compliance Services
End-to-end support for achieving and maintaining SOC 2 Type II certification
Readiness Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of your current security posture against SOC 2 requirements
Audit Preparation
Complete documentation and evidence collection for successful SOC 2 Type II audits
Control Implementation
Design and implement technical and organizational controls for all TSC criteria
Continuous Monitoring
Ongoing compliance monitoring and alignment to maintain certification
Five Trust Service Criteria
Comprehensive controls across all SOC 2 criteria
Security
Protection of system resources against unauthorized access, use, and modification
Availability
System accessibility for operation and use as committed or agreed upon
Processing Integrity
System processing is complete, valid, accurate, timely, and authorized
Confidentiality
Information designated as confidential is protected as committed or agreed
Privacy
Personal information is collected, used, retained, disclosed, and disposed properly
SOC 2 Type II Implementation Roadmap
Systematic approach to achieving certification in 12-18 months
Gap Analysis
Assess current state against SOC 2 requirements and identify gaps
Duration: 2-4 weeks
Remediation Planning
Develop comprehensive plan to address identified gaps and implement controls
Duration: 1-2 weeks
Control Implementation
Deploy technical controls, policies, and procedures across all TSC criteria
Duration: 8-16 weeks
Evidence Collection
Document and gather evidence of control effectiveness over observation period
Duration: 3-6 months
Audit Readiness
Final preparation, pre-audit review, and auditor coordination
Duration: 2-4 weeks
Type II Audit
Independent auditor assessment and SOC 2 Type II report issuance
Duration: 4-8 weeks
Benefits of SOC 2 Type II Certification
SOC 2 Type II certification provides independent validation of your security controls, building trust with enterprise customers and partners while improving your overall security posture.
Who Needs SOC 2 Type II?
SaaS & Technology Companies
Required by enterprise customers for vendor approval
Data Processing Services
Handle sensitive customer data requiring independent validation
Financial & Healthcare Tech
Regulatory compliance and heightened security requirements
Growing Businesses
Scaling operations and targeting enterprise market
SOC 2 Services Across Ontario
Local expertise for businesses throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area