SOC 2 / ISO 27001 Readiness Sprint
Structured readiness program built around a hard audit deadline. Four consecutive SOC 2 Type II audits with zero exceptions — across two organizations — is the track record behind this engagement.
Price covers one framework: SOC 2 or ISO 27001. Combined frameworks are quoted separately. External audit and certification fees, platform subscriptions, security tooling, and penetration testing are additional costs. Support hours and an end date are set in the proposal.
What's Included
- Gap assessment against SOC 2 TSC or ISO 27001:2022 controls
- Risk assessment and remediation roadmap
- Policy and procedure development for the agreed framework and scope
- Control design and documentation
- Audit evidence collection setup
- Auditor selection support
- Pre-audit internal readiness walkthrough
- One review of first audit findings and a remediation action plan, within agreed support hours and end date
Deliverables
- Gap Analysis Report with prioritized remediation roadmap
- Control Documentation Package
- Audit Readiness Report + Evidence Package
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does SOC 2 readiness take?
The readiness sprint runs 60–90 days. A Type I audit can follow immediately. A Type II audit requires a minimum observation period (typically 6 months) after controls are in place.
What is the difference between SOC 2 Type I and Type II?
Type I is a point-in-time assessment: controls are designed and in place as of a specific date. Type II tests whether those controls operated effectively over a period (usually 6–12 months). Enterprise customers and investors almost always require Type II. Getting a SOC 2 Type I audit report is a common first step on the path to Type II, but it is not a prerequisite.
Do you guarantee audit passage?
No ethical practitioner can guarantee an auditor's opinion. What is guaranteed: a gap analysis against all required controls, remediation guidance for every identified gap, and pre-audit preparation. Four consecutive Type II audits with zero exceptions is the track record.
Can you help with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 at the same time?
Yes. The $18,000–$25,000 range covers readiness for one framework: SOC 2 or ISO 27001. A combined engagement reuses overlapping controls, but its fee and timeline are quoted separately based on the additional requirements. The proposal defines the framework, entities, systems, and applicable criteria before work begins.
How do you support our team during the external audit?
I help select an audit firm, prepare your evidence package, and run a pre-audit readiness walkthrough. Fieldwork guidance and one review of the first audit findings with a written remediation action plan are included within the support hours and end date specified in your proposal. Your team owns control implementation and responses to the auditor. Further findings reviews, remediation implementation, retesting, and support beyond the agreed allowance or end date are quoted separately.
Which costs are outside the readiness sprint fee?
External audit and certification fees, compliance platform subscriptions, security tooling, and penetration testing are purchased separately. The 60–90-day timeline covers readiness work; audit scheduling, a SOC 2 Type II observation period, and certification decisions follow their own timelines. Your proposal sets the scope, deliverables, client responsibilities, and support limits before kickoff.