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SOC 2 Certification That Closes Enterprise Deals — Not Just Checks a Box

Norvex Assurance takes you from zero readiness to a board-ready SOC 2 report — with CPA-certified auditors, fixed pricing, and timelines your sales team will thank you for.

SOC 2 Audit & Certification Services

End-to-end managed service

4–6 Wks
SOC 2 Type I Timeline
200+
Businesses Certified
40–60%
Faster Enterprise Deal Close

What Is SOC 2 — and Why Does Your Business Need It?

SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is an auditing framework developed by the AICPA under the SSAE 18 standard, specifically AT-C Section 205. It evaluates how your organization manages customer data based on five Trust Services Criteria (TSCs): Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy. Unlike checkbox certifications, SOC 2 produces an independent auditor's report that tells your customers, investors, and partners exactly how your controls perform — backed by evidence, not promises. If you run a SaaS platform, cloud service, or any technology company that stores, processes, or transmits client data, SOC 2 compliance is no longer optional — it's the price of admission. Enterprise procurement teams routinely require a SOC 2 report before signing contracts. Investors performing due diligence during Series A, B, or C rounds expect to see it. The bottom line: SOC 2 certification doesn't just protect your business. It accelerates your revenue. Companies with a current SOC 2 report close enterprise deals 40–60% faster because they eliminate the security review bottleneck before it begins.

Key Highlights

  • Mandatory for closing enterprise SaaS and cloud service contracts
  • Two types: Type I (point-in-time, 4–6 weeks) and Type II (operating effectiveness over 3–12 months)
  • Covers Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality & Privacy
  • Required by Fortune 500 procurement teams, Series A–C due diligence, and cross-border expansion

Who Needs SOC 2?

SaaS & Cloud Platforms
Managed Service Providers
FinTech & HealthTech
Data Processors & Analytics

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SOC 2 Type I vs Type II — A Clear Comparison

Most companies start with Type I to establish a baseline, then graduate to Type II within 6–12 months.

SOC 2 Type I

Point-in-Time Assessment

What it covers

Evaluates whether your controls are properly designed and implemented as of a specific date.

Timeline

4–6 weeks with Norvex Assurance

Best for

Companies pursuing SOC 2 for the first time, startups responding to an urgent enterprise request, or organizations that need a compliance milestone for an upcoming fundraise.

Business impact

Gets a report in your prospects' hands fast. Demonstrates commitment to security and buys you time to build the operational track record required for Type II.

Gold Standard

SOC 2 Type II

Observation Period Assessment

What it covers

Evaluates both the design and operating effectiveness of your controls over a defined observation period (typically 3–12 months).

Timeline

3–12 month observation window + 4–6 weeks for audit fieldwork and reporting

Best for

Companies that need the gold standard for enterprise sales, regulated industries, or organizations preparing for acquisition or IPO due diligence.

Business impact

This is the report Fortune 500 procurement teams ask for by name. Type II proves your controls don't just exist on paper — they work consistently over time.

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Our SOC 2 Process

01

Scoping & Kickoff

We begin with a detailed scoping session to define your audit boundaries — which systems, services, and Trust Services Criteria apply to your business. You walk away with a clear project plan, timeline, and assigned team.

02

Readiness Assessment

Our auditors perform a comprehensive SOC 2 readiness assessment of your current control environment. We document what's working, what's missing, and what needs strengthening — giving you a prioritized action plan before a single audit hour begins.

03

Gap Analysis & Risk Mapping

We map every identified gap to specific Trust Services Criteria and rank them by risk severity. Your team receives a detailed remediation roadmap with clear ownership, deadlines, and expected effort for each item.

04

Remediation Support

This is where most firms leave you on your own. We don't. Norvex Assurance provides hands-on remediation guidance — from drafting policies and configuring monitoring tools to training your team on control execution. We stay involved until every gap is closed.

05

Audit Fieldwork

Our CPA-certified auditors conduct formal testing of your controls against AICPA SOC 2 standards. For Type I, we assess design effectiveness at a point in time. For Type II, we evaluate operating effectiveness across your full observation period. We communicate findings in real time.

06

Report Delivery & Ongoing Monitoring

You receive your final SOC 2 report — ready to share with customers, investors, and partners. Norvex Assurance offers continuous monitoring services to keep your controls audit-ready year-round, so your next Type II renewal is seamless.

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Why Get SOC 2 Certified?

End-to-End Support

From your first readiness assessment to your certified report — and every remediation step in between — we manage the full SOC 2 journey so you don't juggle multiple vendors.

CPA-Certified Auditors

Your report carries weight because our auditors hold active CPA credentials and deep AICPA SOC 2 audit experience. We don't outsource the work that matters most.

Global Compliance Expertise

We serve SaaS companies and cloud providers across the US, India, UAE, and Singapore. Whether you need SOC 2 for a single market or a cross-border expansion, we understand your regulatory landscape.

Fixed-Fee Transparent Pricing

No hourly billing surprises. Every Norvex Assurance engagement comes with a fixed fee quoted upfront, so you can budget with confidence and avoid cost creep.

Faster Timelines

We deliver SOC 2 Type I reports in as few as 4–6 weeks. Our structured process, dedicated project managers, and parallel workstreams mean you get audit-ready faster — without cutting corners.

Continuous Monitoring Post-Audit

Your SOC 2 report has a shelf life. We offer ongoing monitoring and advisory services to keep your controls effective year-round, so your Type II renewal is a smooth continuation — not a stressful restart.

The Five Trust Services Criteria

Security is mandatory for every audit. The remaining four are optional — choosing the right combination strengthens your report and aligns it with what your buyers actually ask for.

Security

REQUIRED

Security is the foundation of every SOC 2 report. It covers how you protect your systems and data against unauthorized access, breaches, and disruptions. This includes access controls, firewalls, intrusion detection, encryption, and incident response. Every SOC 2 audit includes Security — no exceptions.

Availability

Optional

Availability evaluates whether your systems meet the uptime and performance commitments you make to customers. Add this criterion if you provide cloud infrastructure, SaaS platforms, or any service where downtime directly impacts your clients' operations.

Confidentiality

Optional

Confidentiality addresses how you protect sensitive business information — trade secrets, intellectual property, financial data, and anything designated as confidential under contracts. Choose this if your clients share proprietary data with you or your contracts include confidentiality obligations.

Processing Integrity

Optional

Processing Integrity confirms that your systems process data completely, accurately, and on time. This matters most for companies handling financial transactions, payroll, billing, or any workflow where data errors create real-world consequences for your clients.

Privacy

Optional

Privacy governs how you collect, use, retain, disclose, and dispose of personal information (PII). Add this criterion if you handle consumer data, operate in jurisdictions with strong data protection laws, or your clients require assurance that you manage PII responsibly.

Everything You Get with Our SOC 2 Programme

Our fixed-scope engagement covers every deliverable needed to achieve and maintain your SOC 2 certification — no hidden extras.

01
Dedicated scoping & kickoff session with project plan
02
Full readiness assessment and gap analysis report
03
Prioritized remediation plan with ownership and deadlines
04
Policy and procedure template library (50+ templates)
05
Hands-on remediation support and team training
06
Evidence collection framework and audit-ready evidence package
07
Continuous control monitoring during observation period (Type II)
08
Final SOC 2 Type I or Type II report with management assertions
Transparent Pricing

SOC 2 Certification Cost — No Surprises

We believe you deserve to know what SOC 2 costs before you commit. All engagements begin with a free scoping call — no obligation.

Startup

SOC 2 Type I

$8,000 – $20,000

USD · 4–6 weeks

Ideal forEarly-stage SaaS companies (Seed to Series A) responding to their first enterprise security questionnaire or investor due diligence request.

  • Dedicated scoping & kickoff session
  • Full readiness assessment
  • Gap analysis with prioritized remediation plan
  • Policy and procedure template library
  • Final SOC 2 Type I report
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Growth

SOC 2 Type II

$20,000 – $50,000

USD · 3–12 month observation + 4–6 weeks fieldwork

Ideal forScaling SaaS companies (Series A–C) that need the gold-standard report for enterprise procurement, partnerships, or regulatory requirements.

  • Everything in the Startup tier
  • Hands-on remediation support
  • Continuous control monitoring during observation period
  • Full Type II audit fieldwork and testing
  • Final SOC 2 Type II report with management assertions

Enterprise

Custom Scope

$50,000+

USD · Custom — based on scope and complexity

Ideal forMulti-product organizations, regulated industries, or companies pursuing SOC 2 alongside ISO 27001, HIPAA, or GDPR compliance.

  • Everything in the Growth tier
  • Multi-framework mapping and integrated audit planning
  • Executive-level reporting and board presentations
  • Dedicated senior engagement partner
  • Post-audit advisory retainer

Serving global clients in the US, India, UAE, Singapore, and beyond. All pricing quoted in USD.

What Our Clients Say

"We had an enterprise prospect stalling because we didn't have a SOC 2 report. Norvex Assurance got us from zero to a Type I report in five weeks. We closed that deal within a month of sharing the report — it was worth every dollar."

VP of Engineering

SaaS Startup — Series A

"Our previous auditor treated SOC 2 like a paperwork exercise. Norvex Assurance actually embedded with our engineering team, helped us fix real control gaps, and delivered a Type II report that our banking partners accepted without a single follow-up question."

Chief Information Security Officer

Fintech Platform — Series B

"As a Singapore-based company expanding into the US market, we needed a SOC 2 partner who understood cross-border complexity. Norvex Assurance scoped our audit precisely, managed the time zone logistics seamlessly, and delivered a report that gave our US clients immediate confidence."

Head of Compliance

Global Data Analytics Company — Singapore HQ

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