SOC 2 Compliance Consulting
For SaaS and technology companies, SOC 2 has become the price of doing business with enterprise customers. But a SOC 2 report is only as valuable as the controls behind it — and getting there can feel opaque and slow. Aesparrow makes SOC 2 practical: we take you from gap assessment through control design, evidence and audit, building a programme your team can actually operate rather than a box-ticking exercise that falls apart after the report is signed.
We work across all five Trust Services Criteria — Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality and Privacy — scoping the right criteria for your business, closing the gaps, and coordinating the independent CPA audit for both Type I and Type II. Along the way we handle policies, evidence collection, the required penetration testing, and readiness so the audit is a milestone you hit on schedule, not a scramble.
SOC 2 Compliance Consulting — done right, the first time.
Senior practitioners. Verified findings. Free re-test.
Overview
SOC 2 is an attestation, performed by an independent CPA, that your controls meet the AICPA Trust Services Criteria. We guide you through scoping, gap remediation, evidence and audit — making the process predictable and the result durable.
The Trust Services Criteria
- Security — the mandatory common criteria
- Availability — uptime and resilience commitments
- Processing Integrity — complete, accurate processing
- Confidentiality — protection of confidential data
- Privacy — handling of personal information
How we get you there
Readiness & gap assessment
Scope the right criteria and find the gaps.
Control design & implementation
Build controls your team can operate.
Policies & documentation
The evidence base auditors require.
Evidence collection
Streamlined, with tooling where it helps.
Penetration testing
The security testing SOC 2 expects.
Audit coordination
We manage the independent CPA audit end to end.
Why choose Aesparrow for SOC 2
End-to-end delivery
Gap assessment to audit coordination — one accountable partner.
Controls you will keep
A programme your team can operate, not just pass once.
Type I & Type II
Support across both report types and all Trust Services Criteria.
VAPT included
The penetration testing SOC 2 expects, under one roof.
Whether this is your first SOC 2 or you want a smoother next cycle, we get you audit-ready faster and help you keep the report current. Talk to us about a SOC 2 readiness assessment for your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SOC 2 Type I and Type II?+
Type I assesses whether your controls are suitably designed at a point in time. Type II assesses whether they operated effectively over a period, usually three to twelve months. Enterprise customers typically want Type II.
How long does SOC 2 take?+
Readiness usually takes a few weeks to a few months depending on your starting point, followed by the audit observation window for Type II. We give you a realistic timeline up front.
Do we need a penetration test for SOC 2?+
While not strictly mandated, auditors and customers expect regular penetration testing as evidence of your security controls. We provide it as part of the engagement.
Who performs the actual audit?+
An independent licensed CPA firm issues the SOC 2 report. We prepare you and coordinate the audit, so the process is smooth and predictable.
Ready to secure soc 2 compliance consulting?
Book a free, no-obligation consultation with an Aesparrow practitioner. We’ll scope your needs, explain the approach, and share indicative timelines — no sales script.
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