SOC 2 Readiness for SaaS & Startups

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Build investor and customer confidence with a guided SOC 2 program tailored for your stage, budget, and business model. -- We know your pace!

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Our SOC 2 Readiness Service

  • Gap Assessment: Map your current practices against SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
  • Control Framework Mapping: Align SOC 2 requirements to your existing environment.
  • Policy & Procedure Development: Tailored, startup-friendly security policies (Information Security, Access Control, Incident Response, Change Management, etc.).
  • Risk Assessment: Identify and prioritize risk areas that affect your audit readiness.
  • Evidence Preparation & Documentation: Organize required proof for auditors; automate where possible.
  • Tooling & Automation Guidance: Recommend and integrate compliance automation tools (Drata, Vanta, Tugboat Logic, Secureframe, etc.).
  • Employee Training & Awareness: Lightweight training programs and acknowledgment tracking.
  • Ongoing vCISO Support: Fractional oversight to keep controls in place post-audit.
  • Security Questionnaires -- We know how to provide the answers that don't get pushback.
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Our Approach

  • Risk-Based & Practical: Focus on meaningful controls, not busywork.
  • Startup-Aligned: Built for lean teams and agile development.
  • CISO-Led: Your readiness is overseen by real security executives who’ve implemented SOC 2 and ISO 27001 in the field.
  • Iterative Readiness: Phased milestones — quick wins, documentation foundations, audit prep.
  • Audit Partner Liaison: We coordinate directly with your chosen auditor (A-LIGN, Prescient, KirkpatrickPrice, etc.) to streamline testing.

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    What You Get

    Our vCISO service is your SOC2 partnership

    +SOC 2 Readiness Report
    + Prioritized Remediation PlanCustom Security
    +Policies & TemplatesRisk Register and Control Matrix aligned to SOC 2
    +Trust Services CriteriaAuditor-Ready Evidence PackageInvestor/Client
    +Assurance Deck for Sales and Due Diligence ProcessesOption for
    +vCISO Retainer to Maintain Compliance Over Time

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    Why Guarded Globe

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    Real-World Experience

    We’ve led security programs across regulated sectors — and successfully obtained SOC2 and ISO27001.

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    Cost-Effective Guidance

    Executive expertise without full-time costs.

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    Strategic Outcomes

    Compliance that supports growth, investor confidence, and operational resilience.

    Get SOC 2 Ready in 90 Days — Book Your Consultation

    Achieve SOC 2 readiness with confidence. Guarded Globe simplifies the process, accelerates trust, and positions your startup for scale.

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