They expertly mapped the overlapping controls between SOC 2 and ISO 27001, which saved us from duplicating work.
Jasreet Kaur B.Silicon Physical Design Engineer · Small-BusinessSOC 2 + ISO 27001 · August 2026
Service area · New York, United States · Reviewed September 2026
Compliance Consultants Serving New York
SOC 2, SOC 1 & ISO 27001 for Silicon Alley SaaS, fintech and healthtech
Tranquility Cybersecurity serves New York City as part of its US service area from its Gurugram, India headquarters. Engagements run over video in Eastern working hours, with on-site days available for audits when scope requires. New York buyers come to us for SOC 2 and SOC 1 reports demanded by enterprise and financial-services customers, ISO 27001 for firms selling into Europe and the UK, and HIPAA or PCI DSS readiness for healthtech and payments companies — with NYDFS Part 500 and the SHIELD Act mapped onto the same control set.
1,000+Audits delivered
300+SOC 2 engagements
100+SOC 1 engagements
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Quick facts
Compliance in New York, in six lines
- How we serve New York
- Service area, served from our Gurugram headquarters. Workshops and evidence reviews run over video in ET, and on-site days are available for audits when scope requires, not as a routine.
- Frameworks New York buyers ask for
- SOC 2 (Type I and Type II), SOC 1 for fund administrators and fintech processors, ISO 27001:2022, HIPAA readiness, PCI DSS readiness and vCISO retainers.
- Who signs what
- SOC 2 and SOC 1 reports are signed by an independent licensed US CPA firm, and ISO 27001 certificates by an accredited certification body. TCSA prepares you and coordinates both — it never issues or certifies.
- Typical readiness budget
- SOC 2 all-in USD 2,500 – 5,000 for Type I and USD 3,000 – 10,000 for Type II, including the independent CPA attestation. ISO 27001 implementation USD 3,000 – 8,000, with certification-body fees quoted separately.
- Time zone
- We run meetings in Eastern Time. The 9.5–10.5 hour gap to India means evidence reviewed at your end of day is back before you start the next.
- Track record
- 1,000+ audits, 300+ SOC 2 engagements and 100+ SOC 1 engagements across India, USA, UK, Australia and UAE.
Key Takeaways
- New York is part of TCSA’s US service area: senior auditors in Gurugram run the engagement in your working hours, and the report is signed by an independent licensed US CPA firm.
- Fintech and financial-services vendors in Manhattan are usually asked for SOC 2 Type II by their bank customers, and for SOC 1 when they touch clients’ financial reporting — we scope both from one control set.
- NYDFS 23 NYCRR Part 500 applies to DFS-licensed entities and reaches their vendors through third-party risk requirements. ISO 27001 and SOC 2 organise that evidence well.
- The NY SHIELD Act’s reasonable-safeguards duty applies to any business holding New York residents’ private information, whether or not it is regulated by DFS.
- Fees are fixed in writing after scoping and invoiced in USD or INR. SOC 2 is quoted all-in, including the independent CPA attestation.
The local picture
What New York’s compliance demand actually looks like
New York’s technology economy sits on top of the world’s densest financial-services market. Silicon Alley around the Flatiron District and Union Square, the newer towers at Hudson Yards, and Brooklyn’s DUMBO waterfront host enterprise SaaS, adtech and media-technology companies whose customers are banks, asset managers, insurers and publishers headquartered a few subway stops away. That buyer mix shapes the compliance ask: a bank’s vendor-risk team wants a SOC 2 Type II, a fund administrator’s clients want SOC 1, a hospital system wants HIPAA business-associate evidence, and anyone taking cards needs PCI DSS scoping. Layer on NYDFS Part 500 for DFS-licensed firms and the SHIELD Act for everyone else, and most New York companies end up needing one control set that satisfies several audiences.
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Fintech and financial services
Payments, lending, wealth and capital-markets software sells to DFS-regulated banks and insurers whose vendor-risk teams ask for SOC 2 Type II and, where the product touches financial reporting, a SOC 1. GLBA Safeguards and NYDFS Part 500 flow-downs arrive in the same questionnaire.
Enterprise SaaS
Security questionnaires from Fortune 500 procurement stall without a SOC 2 report. ISO 27001 is added when the customer base extends to the UK and EU.
Adtech and media technology
Audience data, identity graphs and publisher integrations attract SOC 2 requests from agencies and platforms, plus CCPA/CPRA obligations for California audiences. ISO 27701 fits programmes with heavy personal-data processing.
Healthtech and digital health
Companies serving New York’s hospital systems and payers sign business-associate agreements and are asked for a HIPAA Security Rule risk analysis alongside SOC 2 — the two share most of their evidence.
Professional and legal services technology
Law-firm, accounting and consulting platforms handle client-confidential data and are increasingly asked for SOC 2 or ISO 27001 as a condition of engagement letters.
What we deliver in New York
The frameworks New York buyers ask for, and why
SOC 2 attestation
The report New York enterprise and financial-services buyers ask for. We scope the Trust Services Criteria, design and implement controls, collect evidence and coordinate the independent licensed CPA firm through to the signed Type I or Type II report.
SOC 2 guideSOC 1 (SSAE) attestation
For fund administrators, payroll and payments processors, and fintechs whose services affect their clients’ financial reporting. We define control objectives, prepare the system description and coordinate the CPA firm’s Type I or Type II examination.
SOC 1 guideISO 27001:2022 certification
The certificate UK and EU customers recognise, and a sensible backbone for NYDFS Part 500 evidence. ISMS scoping, risk assessment, the 93 Annex A controls, internal audit and certification-body coordination.
ISO 27001 guideHIPAA Security Rule readiness
For healthtech vendors that sign business-associate agreements with New York providers and payers: a documented risk analysis, administrative, physical and technical safeguards, and breach-notification readiness.
HIPAA readinessPCI DSS readiness
Scoping, segmentation and gap remediation for New York fintech and commerce platforms that store, process or transmit card data, ahead of a QSA assessment or a self-assessment questionnaire.
PCI DSS guidevCISO retainer
A named senior practitioner for New York companies that need a security lead for bank due-diligence calls, board reporting, Part 500 annual certification support and audit cycles without a full-time hire.
vCISO servicesLaws and regulators
What applies to a New York company
Plain-English summary as of September 2026. Laws change, so confirm current obligations with counsel before relying on any line here.
| Law / regulator | Who it covers | What it means in practice |
|---|---|---|
| NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR Part 500) | Entities licensed or regulated by the New York Department of Financial Services — banks, insurers, money transmitters, virtual-currency licensees — and, through third-party service provider requirements, their vendors. | A written cybersecurity programme, a designated CISO, risk assessments, access controls including multi-factor authentication, incident notification to DFS within 72 hours, and an annual compliance certification, with heavier duties for larger entities under the amended rule (check current class thresholds and phase-in dates). ISO 27001 and SOC 2 organise this evidence well. Vendors to Covered Entities should expect the requirements in due-diligence questionnaires. |
| New York SHIELD Act | Any person or business that holds private information of New York residents, regardless of where the business is located. | A duty to maintain reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards, plus breach notification to affected residents and state agencies. A SOC 2 or ISO 27001 programme is a defensible way to evidence “reasonable safeguards”. |
| GLBA Safeguards Rule (FTC, as amended) | Non-bank financial institutions under FTC jurisdiction — lenders, brokers, payment and fintech companies — and their service providers by contract. | A written information-security programme, a qualified individual in charge, risk assessment, encryption, MFA, vendor oversight and notification to the FTC for larger breaches (check current thresholds). The control set overlaps heavily with SOC 2 Security criteria. |
| SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules | Public companies headquartered or listed in New York, and the vendors whose incidents could become material to them. | Disclosure of material cybersecurity incidents on Form 8-K within four business days of a materiality determination, and annual disclosure of risk management and governance. Vendors should expect incident-notification clauses tightening to match. |
| HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules | Healthtech companies serving New York providers, payers and clearinghouses as business associates. | Direct liability for Security Rule safeguards, a documented risk analysis, business-associate agreements with subcontractors, and breach notification. Proposed Security Rule changes are pending, so we design to the current rule and flag what may tighten. |
How we serve New York
From our Gurugram team, on-site when it matters
- Meetings run in Eastern Time from our Gurugram headquarters. The time difference means evidence you send at the end of your day is reviewed before your next morning.
- On-site days are available when scope requires — typically CPA fieldwork or a certification-body audit where a physical walkthrough matters — rather than as routine travel.
- Named lead auditors and CISA-certified practitioners run the engagement end to end, with no hand-off to a junior team after the sale.
- One combined programme when you need SOC 2, SOC 1 and NYDFS Part 500 evidence together: shared risk assessment, one policy set, one evidence library.
- Fixed fee agreed in writing after a scoping call, invoiced in USD or INR. SOC 2 is all-in, including the independent CPA attestation. Certification-body fees are quoted separately and we help you compare them.
Pricing
Indicative bands for New York engagements
Indicative bands for New York engagements. Scope, headcount, cloud footprint and starting maturity move the number. We give you a fixed figure in writing after a 30-minute scoping call. The value is senior auditor-led delivery at India-based cost — a legitimate reason US startups use us — not a discount on rigour.
| Engagement | Indicative band | Note |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 2 readiness and CPA attestation (Type I or Type II) | USD 2,500 – 5,000 (Type I), USD 3,000 – 10,000 (Type II) | All-in, including the independent CPA attestation. |
| SOC 1 readiness and CPA examination (system description, control objectives) | USD 4,500 – 5,500 | All-in, including the independent CPA examination. Often combined with SOC 2 for fintech and fund-services vendors. |
| ISO 27001:2022 implementation and internal audit | USD 3,000 – 8,000 | Certification-body fees separate. |
| VAPT (web application, typical SaaS scope) | From about USD 1,000 per test | Retest included. Satisfies SOC 2 and Part 500 testing expectations. |
| vCISO retainer | Monthly retainer, scoped to hours | Named practitioner for due-diligence calls and board reporting. |
Proof
In their words.
Quotes verbatim from G2. Company names added where the client confirmed them.
Instead of simply providing generic templates or checklists, their team took the time to understand our environment and requirements.
Anand .Market Risk Analyst · Mid-MarketCompliance readiness · September 2026
The team’s willingness to work with us and ease of communication.
sam v.CEO · Small-BusinessSOC 2 Type I + ISO 27001 · August 2026
They delivered the project with speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
Maneet P.Mid-MarketSOC 2 · August 2026
My only regret is that we didn’t engage them sooner in our compliance journey, which would have saved us even more time.
Mahesh Raju C. · XonarSmall-BusinessSOC 2 · GRC · August 2026
They were always responsive and willing to go the extra mile whenever we had questions or needed guidance.
Chandan J. · DsiderSmall-BusinessSOC 2 Type I · August 2026
Managing the auditor relationship on our behalf was especially valuable — it took a lot of pressure off our internal team.
Achyut B.Senior Software Engineer · Small-BusinessSOC 2 + ISO 27001 · September 2026
Their focus on ensuring that we were genuinely audit-ready rather than simply completing documentation.
Ravi V.Founder & CEO · Mid-MarketSOC 2 Type II · August 2026
The guidance was not generic or simply based on a standard checklist — they suggested practical approaches that made sense for our business.
Verified UserInternational Trade and Development · Small-BusinessSOC 2 + ISO 27001 · September 2026
What I like best is the hands-on support and clear guidance throughout the SOC 1 and SOC 2 process.
Sai Sudha S. · ExcersSmall-BusinessSOC 1 + SOC 2 · September 2026
Compliance in New York: FAQs
Straight answers for New York companies on SOC 2, ISO 27001, local regulation, timelines and cost.
Does Tranquility Cybersecurity have an office in New York?
No. New York is part of our US service area. We are headquartered in Gurugram, India and serve New York from there. Engagements run over video in Eastern working hours, with on-site days available for audits when scope requires. Most of a SOC 2 or ISO 27001 engagement runs over video and shared trackers regardless of where the consultant sits.
Can an India-based consultancy prepare a US company for SOC 2?
Yes. A SOC 2 report is signed by an independent licensed US CPA firm operating under AICPA attestation standards. The location of the readiness consultant does not affect the report’s validity. TCSA prepares you — scoping, controls, policies, evidence — and coordinates the CPA firm through fieldwork to the signed report. We do not sign or issue the report, and no consultant legitimately can.
Our customers are banks. Do we need SOC 2, SOC 1 or both?
If your service affects the bank’s financial reporting — payments processing, reconciliation, fund accounting, payroll — its auditors will ask for a SOC 1. If it holds or processes the bank’s data without touching financial reporting, SOC 2 is the usual ask. Many New York fintechs end up needing both, and we scope one control set so evidence is collected once.
Does NYDFS Part 500 apply to a vendor that is not licensed by DFS?
Not directly. Part 500 applies to DFS Covered Entities, but it requires them to run a third-party service provider programme, so their vendors receive Part 500-shaped questionnaires and contract clauses. A SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 certificate typically answers most of those questions, and we map the remainder.
How long does SOC 2 take for a New York SaaS company?
Readiness typically takes 6–8 weeks for a company with a reasonable security baseline. A Type I report can follow within weeks of readiness. Type II needs an observation window, commonly 3 to 12 months, plus the CPA examination. Anyone promising a Type II without an observation window is describing readiness, not the attestation. With TCSA, Type II takes 14–16 weeks end to end, including the 12-week minimum observation window.
Can you work with the CPA firm we already use?
Yes. If your CPA firm has a SOC practice, we prepare you for their examination. If it does not, we bring in an independent, US-licensed CPA firm experienced in SOC 2 and SOC 1. For SOC 2 and SOC 1, that attestation is included in our all-in fee.
Do you work with compliance-automation platforms like Vanta or Drata?
Yes. We design the controls, write the policies and prepare the audit while the platform collects evidence. You do not need to buy software to work with us, and we do not resell any.
How is pricing structured for a New York engagement?
Fixed fee, agreed in writing after a scoping call and invoiced in USD or INR. Typical bands are USD 2,500 – 5,000 for SOC 2 Type I and USD 3,000 – 10,000 for SOC 2 Type II, all-in, including the independent CPA attestation, and USD 3,000 – 8,000 for ISO 27001 implementation. SOC 1 is USD 4,500 – 5,500, also all-in, including the independent CPA examination. Certification-body fees are quoted separately by the certification body, and we help you scope them so there are no surprises.
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