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SOC 2 Type 1 Readiness Sprint

Audit-ready in 6 weeks. Not 12 months.A compressed readiness sprint for SOC 2 Type 1. We pick a framework (Vanta / Drata / Secureframe), wire your stack into it, write the policies that actually match how you operate, close the gaps that block the audit, and prep your team for the auditor walk-through. You bring the auditor; we get you ready for them.

price

from $5,500

timeline

6 weeks

cadence

one-time

scope

One-time / fixed scope

VantaDrataSecureframeAWSGitHubOktaLinear
00// matrix position

Where this fits in the services matrix.

Every service page now names the buyer state, the commercial shape, and the next route. That keeps the catalog navigable instead of feeling like disconnected offers.

01 · best fit

Build platform with a fixed scope and written handoff.

02 · commercial shape

from $5,500 · 6 weeks · One-time / fixed scope

03 · route logic

Use the diagnostic or book a call to confirm fit before scope is written.

04 · decide

Not sure this is the right service? Run the route finder and get the matching path.

00B// system flow

The offer is a route, not a loose task list.

This diagram gives every service page a concrete operating model: intake, system design, implementation, proof, and handoff.

service operating path

Surface ⇄ System

FitbuildScopefrom $5,500Build6 weeksProof5 outcomesHandoffone-time
SOC 2 Type 1 Readiness Sprint moves from fit check to scoped work, then into build/proof/handoff so the buyer can understand how the engagement actually runs.

SOC 2 Readiness flow

The diagram is intentionally simplified: it shows the buying logic and operating path, not a decorative fantasy architecture.

price

from $5,500

timeline

6 weeks

cadence

one-time

01// what you walk away with

The outcome, not just the output.

  • 01Vanta / Drata / Secureframe fully wired
  • 02Policy library written for your real ops (not stock templates)
  • 03Gap remediation list closed
  • 04Vendor inventory + DPA tracking
  • 05Audit-ready evidence collection running
02// scope

Concrete artifacts you keep — and what we leave out.

Working code, written docs, dashboards your team owns. We also list what this engagement deliberately does not cover, so scope is honest before you click.

// deliverables
  • Compliance platform setup (Vanta / Drata / Secureframe)
  • 12+ policies (info security, access control, vendor management, incident response, etc.) tailored to you
  • Cloud control mapping (AWS / GCP / Azure config baselined)
  • Identity + access review workflows
  • Vendor inventory with DPAs collected
  • Tabletop incident-response exercise
  • Auditor pre-walkthrough rehearsal
// not included
  • Auditor fees (you contract directly with the audit firm)
  • Type 2 evidence period (we get you to Type 1; Type 2 needs 6+ months observation)
  • Penetration testing (we coordinate; vendor cost separate)
03// methodology

How the engagement actually runs.

  1. 1Week 1

    Scope + platform

    Pick framework, scope your trust services criteria, deploy compliance platform.

    Scope docPlatform deployedInitial connections
  2. 2Week 2–3

    Policies + controls

    Write 12+ policies tuned to your ops. Baseline cloud controls. Map evidence sources.

    Policy libraryControl baselineEvidence map
  3. 3Week 4–5

    Gap remediation

    Close the gaps the platform flagged. Vendor inventory. Access reviews. Incident-response tabletop.

    Remediation logVendor inventoryTabletop output
  4. 4Week 6

    Pre-audit rehearsal

    Mock auditor walk-through. Final evidence pass. You are ready to schedule the audit.

    Rehearsal reportAudit-ready checklist
// track record

Receipts, not promises.

6 weeks
To audit-ready
vs typical 6 months
12+
Policies shipped
tuned to your ops
100%
Trust criteria covered
Common Criteria + opt-in
04// questions

Common questions.

01Why Type 1 first?
Type 1 proves your controls are designed correctly. Type 2 proves they have been operating over 6+ months. You need Type 1 done before the Type 2 observation window starts.
02Which platform should we pick?
Honest answer: any of the three works. We help you pick based on your stack — Vanta has the deepest integration library, Drata has the cleanest UX, Secureframe is the cheapest. We get a kickback from none of them.
03How long until the actual SOC 2 report?
Type 1: 1–2 months after readiness completes. Type 2: 6–9 months after Type 1. We can roll into a compliance retainer to bridge that gap.
// engage

Ready to start SOC 2 Readiness?

A 30-minute call to confirm fit, scope, and timeline. No pressure, no slides.

platform system

From offer to operating system.

SOC 2 Type 1 Readiness Sprint is presented as a real engagement, not a generic service page: the surface, backend shape, delivery artifacts, and conversion path are all visible before the first call.

Scope SOC 2 Readiness

price

from $5,500

timeline

6 weeks

tier

A

Living architecture

Scope ⇄ Ship

The page now exposes how the engagement moves from buyer pain to production artifact, then into measurement and next-step routing.

Scope SOC 2 Readiness
  1. 01Scope + platformPick framework, scope your trust services criteria, deploy compliance platform.
  2. 02Policies + controlsWrite 12+ policies tuned to your ops. Baseline cloud controls. Map evidence sources.
  3. 03Gap remediationClose the gaps the platform flagged. Vendor inventory. Access reviews. Incident-response tabletop.
  4. 04Pre-audit rehearsalMock auditor walk-through. Final evidence pass. You are ready to schedule the audit.

Conversion path

  1. 01

    Diagnose

    Confirm the real platform constraint, current surface, and business goal before writing code.

  2. 02

    Design the system

    Turn the offer into screens, data, workflows, ownership boundaries, and a measurable delivery plan.

  3. 03

    Ship the artifact

    Deliver SOC 2 Readiness as working code, docs, dashboards, or launch assets your team can actually use.

  4. 04

    Route the next move

    Decide whether the work becomes a one-time delivery, a care plan, or a larger product build.

Proof assets

SOC 2 Type 1 Readiness Sprint service visual

Asset slot

Service proof visual

Add a real screenshot, deliverable preview, or dashboard capture from a shipped engagement when approved.

pending real proof
Jason Teixeira, founder of Sage Ideas

Verified asset

Founder/operator photo

Real founder photo reinforcing principal-led delivery.

live

Asset slot

Client quote or logo

Add only permissioned testimonials or logos tied to this service category.

pending real proof
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