CTO / Engineering leadership
Control ownership map, technical remediation backlog, and change-control expectations.
Compliance Service
SOC 2 Readiness for SaaS a Type I Readiness + Type II Runway in 30 to 45 Days
Hands-on delivery with structured evidence operations and auditor-ready handoff. Type I readiness with a clear path to Type II.
30-45 days
Timeline
$1,200
Starting at
Global
Coverage
B2B SaaS
Best fit
Why this matters now
Enterprise buyers increasingly block procurement until SOC 2 controls are documented.
A focused readiness sprint removes security bottlenecks from your sales cycle.
Common blockers we solve
- Security questionnaire responses are inconsistent across sales cycles.
- Evidence exists but is scattered across tools and cannot be reviewed quickly.
- Control ownership is unclear between engineering, ops, and leadership.
Our approach maps each blocker to a concrete deliverable and an internal owner, so remediation does not stall in planning mode.
Delivery process
Step 1
Scope and intake
Map systems, owners, and report scope before remediation begins.
Step 2
Gap analysis
Assess controls against Trust Service Criteria and prioritize actions.
Step 3
Remediation and evidence
Implement controls and collect proof in an auditor-friendly index.
Step 4
Mock audit and handoff
Run Q&A rehearsal and deliver the final handoff package.
Artifacts by stakeholder
Security / Compliance owner
Framework-aligned control matrix, evidence index, and periodic review cadence.
Founders / Revenue leadership
Readiness status summary, risk register highlights, and procurement-safe messaging.
What you get
- Control matrix
- Policy pack
- Evidence index
- Auditor Q&A script
- Readiness report
Inputs we need from you
Systems, owners, policies, and access so we can start and produce evidence.
- List of in-scope systems (cloud, identity, code, ticketing).
- Designated control owners (engineering, ops, security).
- Existing policies and runbooks (if any) and access to key admins.
- Access to identity and cloud consoles (read-only or export rights) for evidence.
Outputs you can send to an auditor or procurement
- Control matrix with implementation status and evidence references.
- Policy pack with effective dates and owner sign-off.
- Evidence index with named artifacts and export bundles.
- Readiness report and Q&A prep for auditor kickoff.
Control ownership model
- CertifyOps (Responsible): Delivery lead owns scope, gap analysis, evidence structure, and handoff package.
- Your CTO/Security owner (Accountable): Final sign-off on scope and control ownership assignment.
- Engineering/Ops (Responsible): Implement controls, provide evidence, and maintain ongoing ownership post-handoff.
- Auditor (Informed): Receives handoff package; we do not perform the audit or speak for the auditor.
Risks and boundaries
We deliver readiness and handoff artifacts; we do not perform the audit or issue the report. Your legal counsel owns contract and liability terms; we align evidence and controls to support your posture. Control design and implementation ownership remains with your team; we guide and quality-check.
Customer outcome spotlight
SIIN LAB6 weeksAWS, GitHub, Okta
Closed first enterprise security review and unlocked a $250k contract.
Integrations and evidence
AWS / GCP / Azure
IAM configs, CloudTrail/activity logs, backup schedules, and change history exports for security and availability.
GitHub / GitLab
Branch protections, code review and deployment evidence, access and approval workflows.
Okta / Google Workspace
MFA enforcement, SSO config, and access review evidence for user lifecycle.
Jira / Linear / Notion
Change management tickets, approval trails, and policy-acknowledgment tracking.
Slack / Microsoft 365
Communication and access controls; optional audit log exports where applicable.
Hybrid service vs software-only tools
| Option | Best for | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| CertifyOps service + platform | Teams needing fast delivery and direct auditor preparation. | Higher-touch service model than software-only tools. |
| Vanta / Drata / Delve | Ops-mature teams that can self-run remediation. | Great automation, but still requires internal compliance ownership. |
Packages and pricing
Starter
$1,200
First SOC 2 readiness cycle for lean teams.
- Gap assessment
- Policy baseline
- Remediation roadmap
Standard
$1,800
End-to-end Type I readiness with handoff support.
- Full rollout
- Evidence QA
- Auditor prep
SOC 2 Readiness One-Page Checklist
Use this working brief as a baseline for your next compliance planning session.
FAQ
How quickly can we be audit-ready?
Most teams reach Type I readiness in 30-45 days with responsive stakeholders.
Do we need a separate tool first?
No. We can work with your current stack and add tooling only if it improves ROI.
Related guides and resources
Priority blog guides
- The 30-Day SOC 2 Readiness Plan for SaaS
- SOC 2 Type I vs Type II: What Startups Should Choose First
- Vanta vs Drata vs Delve vs Human-Led Service
Reference resources
- SOC 2 One-Page Checklist
- ISO 27001 Scope Worksheet
Need a custom delivery plan?
We adapt scope, timeline, and support to your product and sales context.