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SOC 2 Compliance

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SOC 2 Compliance & Assessment Services

Why Is SOC 2 Important For Your Business?

SOC 2 compliance is a framework designed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to ensure service providers securely manage customer data. It focuses on internal controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy, providing clients with assurance that their data is being handled with care and in accordance with industry standards.

At Forge Path, our consultants craft a customized roadmap based on the SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria (TSC) most relevant to your business. Using modern SOC 2 automation and requirements tracking, we streamline the compliance process, reducing initial implementation time and cost by an average of 25% compared to competitors.

A 2023 IBM report found

That organizations with high regulatory noncompliance faced an average breach cost of $5.05 million—12.6% higher than the average data breach cost of $4.49 million, or $560,000 more.

Protect Your Brand's Reputation

SOC 2 safeguards your brand's reputation. A single data breach or exposure can devastate your brand's reputation, costing millions on recovery, implementing new security measures, and rebuilding customer trust. Our SOC 2 certification program helps protect your company from these catastrophic consequences.

Gain The Competitive Advantage

Any business can say security is a priority, but without evidence, those claims may not resonate with customers. A SOC 2 certification helps fill the gap. Achieving SOC 2 provides a tangible certification demonstrating your commitment to security best practices and data protection. This distinction gives customers the nudge to choose you over less secure competitors and provides the assurance they need to trust your business.

Increase Client Attraction And Retention

Security-cautious customers, especially those currently SOC 2-certified, often only work with a SOC 2-certified partner with specific Trust Services Criteria. Achieving this certification builds trust quickly, leading to long-term customer relationships, higher lifetime value, and increased growth—while reducing the need for extensive marketing efforts.

Save Your Time And Money

Without SOC 2, you’ll likely have to complete time-consuming security questionnaires for each enterprise customer annually. These questionnaires can become difficult and lengthy projects without established processes and documents. A SOC 2 report streamlines this, helping you engage with larger companies and providing a solid framework for securing sensitive data. Additionally, our SOC 2 program highlights shared requirements with other certifications, such as ISO 27001, making those certifications faster and less costly to obtain.

Improve Operational Efficiency

A SOC 2 audit goes beyond identifying security gaps; it highlights ways to optimize your controls and processes. These improvements benefit security and operational efficiency, freeing up time and resources for increasing customer satisfaction and product and service quality.

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Industries We Help to Achieve SOC 2

SOC 2 compliance is critical for any organization handling sensitive client data, especially in industries like healthcare, financial services, and cloud platforms where data security is non-negotiable.

Achieving SOC 2 compliance not only ensures strong data protection practices but also fosters trust by showcasing your dedication to safeguarding information with robust, industry-standard controls. This commitment sets your organization apart as a trusted, secure partner in today’s data-driven world.

Healthcare Providers

Banking, Finance & Insurance (BFSI)

Technology & Cloud Services Providers

Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

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Compliance Program Consulting Process

Meet Your dedicated account manager

Start by meeting your dedicated compliance expert who will guide you through the entire SOC 2 process. They will ensure you stay on track and provide tailored support throughout the engagement.

Readiness Assessment

Complete a comprehensive SOC 2 readiness assessment to evaluate your current security controls and identify gaps. We’ll prepare a roadmap for addressing all compliance gaps and aligning with SOC 2 Type 2 requirements.

Policy Creation & Control Development

Build or refine your organization’s compliance policies and internal controls to align with the SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria. Our team helps you create thorough, audit-ready documentation that supports SOC 2 certification.

Cloud Infrastructure & Security

Conduct scans of your cloud environment and internal infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and ensure your systems are secure and compliant. We implement best practices for ongoing security and risk management.

Meet Your dedicated account manager

Start by meeting your dedicated compliance expert who will guide you through the entire SOC 2 process. They will ensure you stay on track and provide tailored support throughout the engagement.

Readiness Assessment

Policy Creation & Control Development

Cloud Infrastructure & Security

Ensure Financial Accuracy with Our Expert Audit Service

Ensure accuracy and compliance with our expert audit services. We provide tailored reviews to help maintain transparency and peace of mind.

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The Ultimate Guide to Navigating SOC 2

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Other Frameworks We Implement & Manage

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FAQ

Everything You Need to Know

What are the SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria?

SOC 2 is based on five Trust Service Criteria: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy. Organizations can choose the criteria most relevant to their business.

How long does it take to achieve SOC 2 compliance?

The time to achieve SOC 2 compliance varies but typically ranges from 3 to 12 months, depending on the size of the organization and the complexity of its systems.

What’s the difference between SOC 1 and SOC 2?

SOC 1 focuses on controls relevant to a company’s financial reporting, typically used by organizations that impact financial transactions. SOC 2, on the other hand, covers non-financial controls related to data security, privacy, and operational processes. SOC 2 is more applicable to service organizations handling customer data and services rather than those that manage financial processes.

How often do we need to perform a SOC 2 audit?

Any business that deals with sensitive data of interest to cyber criminals. In this case, cyber security protection services will be relevant regardless of its industry or size.

What is a SOC 2 Type I vs. Type II audit?

A SOC 2 Type I audit evaluates a company’s security controls at a specific point in time, while SOC 2 Type II assesses the effectiveness of those controls over a period (typically 6-12 months).

Why is SOC 2 important for my business?

SOC 2 compliance reassures your clients and business partners that you have strong processes in place to secure their data. This can differentiate you from competitors, open doors to new business opportunities, and strengthen trust with stakeholders. It may also be required by customers in regulated industries, such as healthcare or finance, as part of vendor due diligence.

How does SOC 2 compliance benefit my customers?

SOC 2 compliance ensures that your customers' data is protected against unauthorized access, breaches, and service disruptions. This reduces the risk of costly incidents, helps build confidence in your services, and shows a proactive commitment to security and privacy. It also assures them that their data is handled in accordance with recognized standards.

What happens if we fail to comply with SOC 2?

Failing to achieve or maintain SOC 2 compliance can result in reputational damage and potential legal consequences. Non-compliance may also limit your ability to work with clients that require SOC 2 certification for vendor partnerships, and can expose your business to security risks that could lead to breaches, fines, or penalties.

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High-risk vulnerabilities remediated

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