Improve Security &
Win More Deals
with SOC 2
SOC 2 audit and compliance, done end to end: we get you audit-ready in 6–8 weeks, and the licensed CPA firm's SOC 2 report is included, all-in at ₹2–3 lakh for Type I and ₹3–5 lakh for Type II.
Enterprise buyers require SOC 2 Type II before signing. We get you there — with hands-on readiness across 1,000+ audits and end-to-end CPA coordination from day one.
Work directly with certified, senior-level SOC 2 auditors
Leverage our expertise across SOC, ISO 27001, PCI and more
Meet the compliance requirements of larger potential clients
AICPA Attestation Framework · Licensed CPA Firm Network · Serving India, USA, UK, Australia & GCC
SOC 2 — Key Takeaways
- SOC 2 is an AICPA attestation performed under SSAE 18 — it reports on controls against the five Trust Services Criteria. It is not a pass/fail certification.
- Security (Common Criteria CC1–CC9) is mandatory, while Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, and Privacy are added only when your customer commitments require them.
- Type I assesses control design at a point in time, while Type II assesses operating effectiveness over a 3–12 month window — and Type II is what most US enterprise buyers require.
- TCSA prepares your controls and evidence, then coordinates an independent licensed CPA firm for the attestation — preserving the auditor independence AICPA requires.
- Indicative TCSA SOC 2 investment is ₹2–3 lakh for Type I and ₹3–5 lakh for Type II, all-in, including the independent CPA attestation. Most teams are audit-ready in 6–8 weeks, and TCSA has delivered 300+ SOC 2 engagements.
What is SOC 2?
SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) is an auditing framework developed by the AICPA (American Institute of CPAs) that ensures organizations protect customer data based on five principles: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
A SOC 2 audit, conducted by independent auditors, assesses whether your controls meet these standards. The results are compiled into a SOC 2 report — an attestation, not a certification — demonstrating compliance and building trust with customers, vendors, and partners.
SOC 2 is the de facto standard for SaaS companies, cloud providers, and data processors selling to US enterprise customers. It helps you close deals and expand into regulated industries where security evidence is mandatory.
If your service feeds your customers’ financial statements, as payroll and payments platforms do, their auditors may ask for a SOC 1 as well as, or instead of, a SOC 2. Our SOC 1 vs SOC 2 guide shows which report your customer means.
SOC 2 Type I
Evaluates the design of controls at a specific date. Good for initial market entry or early-stage compliance.
- Audit-ready in 6–8 weeks
- Annual renewal recommended
SOC 2 Type II
Evaluates both design and operating effectiveness over a sustained period. Required by most US enterprise buyers during vendor due diligence and security reviews.
- Required for Fortune 500 vendor contracts
- Annual audit cycle (12-month observation)
SOC 2 Compliance Safeguards Data
SOC 2 audits foster customer trust and represent a competitive advantage — demonstrating adherence to best practices for protecting sensitive information.
Expert Guidance
Reduce the risk of fines and penalties tied to regulatory non-compliance. Our certified auditors have navigated every edge case across 1,000+ audits.
Control Strengthening
Address risks and identify potential vulnerabilities before an auditor does. We close gaps methodically — prioritized by audit impact, not guesswork.
Tailored Audits
Fix security vulnerabilities specific to your operations and select only the Trust Service Criteria your customers actually require — nothing more.
Trust Service Criteria
Security is mandatory for every SOC 2 report. The remaining four criteria are selected based on your service commitments and customer contractual requirements.
Security
Protection of information and systems against unauthorized access, both physical and logical.
CC1–CC9 (Common Criteria)
Availability
The system is available for operation and use as committed or agreed.
A1.1–A1.3
Confidentiality
Confidential information is protected during collection, processing, and disposal.
C1.1–C1.2
Processing Integrity
System processing is complete, valid, accurate, timely, and authorized.
PI1.1–PI1.5
Privacy
Personal information is collected, used, retained, and disposed of per commitments.
P1.1–P8.1
Where Audits Fail
Based on 300+ SOC 2 engagements. These three Common Criteria controls account for the majority of Type II audit findings.
Logical Access Controls
Auditors test MFA enforcement, privileged access reviews, and offboarding procedures. A single terminated employee retaining production access constitutes a control failure.
- MFA on all production systems
- Quarterly access reviews documented
- Same-day offboarding verified
Change Management
Auditors sample 10–15 production deployments and verify approval, testing, and rollback procedures. One emergency hotfix without documented approval = major finding.
- Documented change approval workflow
- Peer-reviewed deployments
- Rollback procedures tested
Vulnerability Management
External vulnerability scans from the entire audit period are required as evidence. CVSS 9+ vulnerabilities must show remediation within 30 days of discovery.
- Quarterly authenticated vulnerability scans
- CVSS scoring and risk prioritization
- Remediation SLA with closure evidence
What Our Auditors Actually See
Two of the most common — and most avoidable — reasons a first SOC 2 audit slips, in the words of the TCSA practitioners who run the readiness engagements.
“The number-one reason a first SOC 2 Type II slips is not a missing control — it is a control that exists but cannot be evidenced for the full observation window. Auditors do not grade intentions. They sample the period. If your access reviews started in month four of a six-month window, you have a four-month gap on paper no matter how good your security actually is.”
“The control most startups get wrong is CC6.1 logical access — specifically deprovisioning. Teams obsess over MFA and forget that one contractor who kept production access after their last day is a single, unambiguous exception in the report. We close offboarding to a same-day, ticket-backed workflow before the CPA ever opens the evidence portal.”
TCSA expert commentary, drawn from 300+ SOC 2 engagements to date.
SOC 2, in Figures
The facts that define the framework — sourced to the AICPA, the standards body that authors SOC 2 — alongside TCSA’s own delivery record.
Security (mandatory), Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy, defined by the AICPA.
AICPA Trust Services CriteriaSOC 2 is an attestation engagement performed under AICPA SSAE 18 (AT-C 105 & 205) — not a certification.
AICPA / AT-C StandardsTCSA-led SOC 2 readiness and attestation engagements delivered to date.
TCSA engagement recordFinancial-reporting (ICFR) control attestations delivered alongside our SOC 2 practice.
TCSA engagement recordThe Five Trust Services Criteria — control families at a glance
| Criterion | Control Family | In Scope | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security | CC1–CC9 | Mandatory | Control environment, communication, risk assessment, monitoring, logical & physical access, change management. |
| Availability | A1.1–A1.3 | Optional | Capacity planning, environmental protections, backup and disaster-recovery testing. |
| Confidentiality | C1.1–C1.2 | Optional | Identification, retention, and disposal of confidential information per commitments. |
| Processing Integrity | PI1.1–PI1.5 | Optional | Completeness, validity, accuracy, timeliness, and authorization of system processing. |
| Privacy | P1.1–P8.1 | Optional | Notice, choice, collection, use, retention, disclosure, and quality of personal information. |
Control-family references follow the AICPA Trust Services Criteria (TSP section 100). Security is required in every SOC 2 report, while the other four criteria are selected from your service commitments.
Strategic SOC 2 Compliance Plan
We define the audit scope, focusing on relevant Trust Services Criteria. This strategic plan ensures a targeted approach that avoids scope creep.
Evidence Collection & Testing
We gather evidence to verify your controls are operating effectively — including walkthroughs and tests of your control processes.
SOC 2 Readiness Assessment
We assess your systems and services, identifying areas for improvement. This pre-audit service closes gaps before the CPA firm engages.
SOC 2 Badge & Assertion Letter
After a successful audit you receive a SOC 2 badge and a detailed assertion letter outlining audit objectives, systems, and controls in scope.
Full SOC 2 Report
The independent CPA firm issues your SOC 2 report with its opinion, covering control effectiveness and any exceptions. We coordinate every step up to it.
Review of Controls & Processes
Our team examines your control design and effectiveness, reviewing policies, procedures, and documentation for alignment with SOC 2 standards.
| Audit Type | Coverage Period | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 2 Type I | Point in time | Focuses on control design addressing the five Trust Service Criteria, providing assurance of effective design at a specific point in time. |
| SOC 2 Type II | 3–12 months | Examines operating effectiveness and how well controls have functioned over an extended period — the standard required by enterprise buyers. |
Compliance Timeline
At Tranquility, SOC 2 is fast and flexible. Most teams are audit-ready in 6–8 weeks. The Type I path below runs 6–8 weeks end to end, report included. Type II takes 14–16 weeks end to end: 2–4 weeks of readiness, then the 12-week minimum observation window.
- Week 1
Define Scope
Select in-scope systems, services, and criteria (security, availability, etc.).
- Week 1
Gap Assessment
Compare existing controls against SOC 2 requirements and identify remediations.
- Weeks 2-5
Implement Controls
Deploy policies, configure security settings, and automate monitoring.
- Week 6
Evidence Collection
We gather and check the control evidence with your team, ready for the auditor.
- Week 6
Internal Review
Conduct mock audits, fix control gaps, and finalize documentation.
- Weeks 7-8
Audit & Continuous Monitoring
CPA firm conducts fieldwork. Maintain compliance with ongoing monitoring.
Your Trusted SOC 2 Readiness Partner
Choose Tranquility for unparalleled expertise navigating SOC 2 compliance. Our dedicated team proves to customers, partners, and vendors that you are serious about protecting their data.
Full Team Engagement
Work with the same dedicated team throughout the entire process — no handoffs, no outsourcing, no surprises.
No Outsourcing
Every engagement is handled in-house by our certified practitioners. Your data and process never leave our team.
One-Stop Shop
Saves time and effort by offering all requisite services under one roof — readiness, audit, and monitoring.
1,000+ Audits Delivered
Deep industry insights and tried-and-tested methods refined across 1,000+ audits to date.
Software Compatibility
Works within your existing tech stack and security tooling — no mandated software switches or additional platform costs.
Global Delivery
We serve clients across India, USA, UK, and the GCC — with deep familiarity of cross-border compliance obligations and enterprise procurement requirements.
Our Proven SOC 2 Process
We've guided 300+ SOC 2 engagements — from initial gap assessment to CPA-attested report. Every engagement follows the same rigorous, audit-tested process.
Our team also conducts a SOC 2 readiness assessment to evaluate your existing controls against SOC 2 requirements. This pre-audit service identifies potential gaps and develops a remediation plan to ensure successful audit outcomes.
Initial Consultation & Scoping
We understand your business, compliance needs, and select the relevant Trust Services Criteria. Detailed scoping ensures a smooth, targeted audit process.
Readiness Assessment & Remediation
We evaluate your existing internal controls against SOC 2 requirements, identify gaps, and implement missing controls — before the CPA is involved.
CPA Coordination & Audit
We connect you with a pre-vetted, independent CPA firm and manage the entire evidence portal and auditor request cycle end-to-end on your behalf.
Report & Continuous Monitoring
You receive a CPA-attested SOC 2 report. Continuous monitoring keeps you audit-ready year-round — no scrambling before the annual renewal cycle.
Transparent Pricing for SOC 2 Services
Indicative all-in costs are ₹2–3 lakh for Type I and ₹3–5 lakh for Type II. This includes consulting fees, the independent CPA attestation, and ongoing support. The cost may vary based on the size of your organization, the complexity of your IT infrastructure, and the specific requirements of your industry.
We provide fully scoped estimates after an initial consultation — no hidden costs, no surprise invoices. For a full breakdown by company size and report type, see our SOC 2 cost guide.
- Gap Analysis
- Documentation Preparation
- Process Guidance
- Readiness Assessments
- External Auditor Coordination
- Records Maintenance
- CPA Attestation Audit
Your Trusted Partner Across Industries
Tranquility has helped hundreds of companies achieve SOC 2 reports and critical security certifications across every major industry vertical.
- SaaS ProvidersEnterprise software companies selling to US customers
- FinTechPayment processors, lending platforms, and financial services
- HealthcareDigital health, EHR platforms, and health data processors
- GovernmentGovTech vendors and public sector service organizations
- ManufacturingIndustrial and supply chain software platforms
- All IndustriesAny organization storing or processing customer data
What Clients Say
Our SOC 1 and SOC 2 journey couldn't have been made more simple. TCSA guided us throughout and helped us unblock our enterprise deal.
CISOMurliCompanyForsys Inc.Client testimonial
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Read guideType I vs. Type II
Understand which report your enterprise customers actually require and how to sequence your compliance journey.
Read guideAttestation Process
Complete walkthrough of the SOC 2 attestation process, CPA firm selection, and what the final report contains.
Read guideTrust Service Criteria
Deep-dive into each control family — Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy.
Read guideSOC 2 FAQs
What is the difference between SOC 2 Type I and Type II?
Is Tranquility the auditor? How does auditor independence work?
How long does SOC 2 attestation take?
How much does a SOC 2 audit cost?
Which Trust Service Criteria should we include?
Do we need SOC 2 if we already have ISO 27001?
How can we approach SOC 2 after a company merger?
What happens if we change processes or tools mid-year after our SOC 2 report?
Does Tranquility assist with audit readiness, remediation, and direct auditor interactions?
How much time will our team need to dedicate to the SOC 2 audit?
Related Reading.
What Is SOC 2?
The AICPA attestation explained — five categories, Type 1 vs Type 2, report not certificate.
Read moreSOC 2 Knowledge Hub
Type 1 vs Type 2, criteria, timelines and audit prep — all guides.
Read moreSOC 2 Simulator
Pick a profile, shape your system, simulate your likely TSC scope. Illustration only.
Read moreSOC 2 Cost Guide
What SOC 2 audits actually cost, by company size and type.
Read moreTrust Services Criteria
Security, Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, Privacy.
Read moreType 1 vs Type 2
Which report to get first, and when to go straight to Type 2.
Read moreSOC 2 Timeline
Realistic weeks-to-report timelines for Type 1 and Type 2.
Read moreSOC 2 Consulting in India
Auditor-led SOC 2 readiness and CPA coordination for Indian teams.
Read moreSOC 2 vs ISO 27001 — Which First?
Sequencing the two frameworks when customers ask for both.
Read moreSOC 2 & GDPR / DPDP / HIPAA
Where the attestation overlaps privacy law, and where it stops.
Read moreThe SOC 2 Compliance Checklist
The end-to-end path, condensed into one working checklist.
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What Is SOC 2?
The AICPA attestation explained — five categories, Type 1 vs Type 2, report not certificate.
Read moreSOC 2 Knowledge Hub
Type 1 vs Type 2, criteria, timelines and audit prep — all guides.
Read moreSOC 2 Simulator
Pick a profile, shape your system, simulate your likely TSC scope. Illustration only.
Read moreSOC 2 Cost Guide
What SOC 2 audits actually cost, by company size and type.
Read moreTrust Services Criteria
Security, Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, Privacy.
Read moreType 1 vs Type 2
Which report to get first, and when to go straight to Type 2.
Read moreSOC 2 Timeline
Realistic weeks-to-report timelines for Type 1 and Type 2.
Read moreSOC 2 Consulting in India
Auditor-led SOC 2 readiness and CPA coordination for Indian teams.
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