SOC 2, built forthe deals it ismeant to unlock.
SIRI Law LLP prepares SaaS and technology companies for SOC 2 Type I and Type II reports, designing controls that satisfy the trust services criteria and stand up to an independent auditor.
- Free first consultation
- Built for enterprise sales
- Fixed-fee readiness packages
- Audit-day support
- Hyderabad and online
SOC 2 Readiness
SOC 2 is not a certification, it is an auditor's opinion on your controls over a period of time. That means the evidence has to be real and continuous, not assembled the week before the audit. We design controls your team can actually run, and coach you through the observation period.
SaaS and technology companies
A report that removes the security objection in procurement.
Companies choosing Type I or Type II
Advice on which report fits your sales cycle and customer expectations.
Startups scaling fast
Controls sized to a small team, without unnecessary overhead.
Companies with multiple frameworks
Mapping controls once across SOC 2 and other frameworks.
Roadmap
Readiness, stage by stage.
A predictable path from scoping to the auditor's report.
- 01Weeks one to two
Scope the criteria
Decide which trust services criteria apply.
- Security criteria as the mandatory baseline
- Availability, confidentiality, processing integrity and privacy as relevant
- System description and boundaries
- Customer commitments to reflect
- 02Weeks two to five
Design controls
Controls must match how the system actually runs.
- Access control and change management
- Logging, monitoring and incident response
- Vendor management and risk assessment
- Policies mapped to each criterion
- 03Ongoing
Collect evidence
Evidence is the heart of a SOC 2 report.
- Evidence collection process and tooling
- Control testing on a regular cadence
- Gap remediation before the audit
- Readiness assessment as a dry run
- 04Type I or Type II
Undergo the audit
An independent auditor issues the report.
- Auditor selection and engagement
- Type I: controls at a point in time
- Type II: controls over an observation period, often three to twelve months
- Support responding to auditor requests
- 05Ongoing
Maintain and renew
Most customers expect an annual report.
- Continuous monitoring between audits
- Annual renewal planning
- Updating controls as the system changes
- Responding to customer questions about the report
What we do
SOC 2, end to end.
A fixed-fee readiness package, or ongoing support through SIRI Shield.
Scoping and criteria selection
Deciding which trust services criteria fit your product and customer commitments.
- Scoping
- Criteria
- System description
Control design
Practical controls mapped to each applicable criterion.
- Controls
- Mapping
- Design
Policy and procedure drafting
A legally reviewed policy set that matches your actual operations.
- Policies
- Procedures
- Documentation
Evidence collection process
Setting up a repeatable way to collect and organise evidence.
- Evidence
- Process
- Tooling
Readiness assessment
An internal dry run to catch gaps before the real audit.
- Readiness
- Gaps
- Dry run
Auditor selection and liaison
Choosing an independent auditor and managing the engagement.
- Auditor
- Liaison
- Scheduling
Vendor and sub-service organisation review
Assessing critical vendors that affect your control environment.
- Vendors
- Sub-service orgs
- Risk
Customer and sales support
Preparing accurate answers to customer questions about your report.
- Sales
- Questionnaires
- Trust
Multi-framework mapping
Aligning SOC 2 controls with ISO 27001 or DPDP requirements.
- Mapping
- ISO 27001
- DPDP
Where we come in
Five mistakes we often see.
Each one is a common reason SOC 2 projects run over time or fail the audit.
Going straight for Type II
A Type II report needs an observation period of months. Many companies should start with Type I and progress.
Controls that exist only on paper
Auditors sample evidence across the period. A control that is not actually followed will surface.
No one owns evidence collection
Without a named owner and a routine, evidence gaps appear right when the auditor asks for them.
Ignoring sub-service organisations
Your cloud and critical vendors are part of your control environment. Their gaps can become your gap.
Selling the report as a guarantee
A SOC 2 report describes controls, it does not guarantee no breach will ever occur. Oversell it and you create liability.
Ready to start?
Enterprise deal waiting on a SOC 2 report? Call for a free first consultation.
Tell us your sales timeline and current controls and we will map the fastest realistic path. Calls are answered by an advocate.
Why companies choose us
Built for engineering, reviewed by lawyers.
Retain us for a single matter or for the long run. Either way you deal with the same accountable team.
Practical over theoretical
Controls are designed with your engineering team, not imposed on it.
Consistent with your contracts
Security commitments in customer contracts match what your SOC 2 report actually says.
One system, multiple frameworks
We map controls across SOC 2, ISO 27001 and DPDP so you do the work once.
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Questions
Common questions.
General information only, not legal advice. Every situation differs, so speak to us about yours.
Should we get Type I or Type II first?
Type I reports on the design of controls at a point in time and can be achieved faster. Type II reports on operating effectiveness over a period, usually three to twelve months, and is what most enterprise customers eventually expect.
Many companies start with Type I and move to Type II.
How long does SOC 2 readiness take?
Readiness work often takes two to four months, and a Type II report additionally needs the observation period itself.
We give a realistic timeline after an initial scoping call.
Which trust services criteria do we need?
Security is mandatory. Availability, confidentiality, processing integrity and privacy are added based on your product and customer commitments.
We help you scope this correctly, since adding criteria you do not need adds cost.
Can we do SOC 2 and ISO 27001 together?
Yes, and it is often efficient to do so, since many controls overlap.
We build a mapped control set that supports both.
Do you issue the SOC 2 report?
No. The report must be issued by an independent CPA firm or equivalent auditor; we prepare you for that engagement and support you through it.
We help you select and work with an appropriate auditor.
How much does this cost?
Readiness work is available as a fixed-fee package once scope is agreed, separate from the auditor's own fees.
Fees are agreed in writing before work starts.
Related
Often needed alongside.
SOC 2 readiness often involves these services too.
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