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SOC 2 Certification & Audit Consultancy in India
SOC 2 has become the de facto security certification for SaaS, cloud and IT service companies selling to US enterprise clients. Indian technology companies are increasingly required by US buyers to produce a SOC 2 Type II report before contracts are signed. We provide end-to-end SOC 2 readiness and attestation support across India.
Overview
What is SOC 2?
SOC 2 is a framework developed by the AICPA assessing a service organization's controls against the Trust Services Criteria: Security (mandatory), Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy. A SOC 2 Type II report covers a 6–12 month period and is the most widely requested security assurance report by US enterprise buyers.
Who Needs It
Which organizations need SOC 2 certification?
SaaS and cloud software companies with US enterprise customers
Managed service providers (MSPs) and cloud infrastructure providers
Data analytics and AI companies handling sensitive client data
Indian IT service companies responding to US RFPs and vendor questionnaires
HR tech, fintech and healthtech companies
Data centers and colocation providers
Benefits
Benefits of SOC 2 Certification
Unlock US enterprise sales — most Fortune 500 require SOC 2
Replace lengthy customer security questionnaires with a single report
Demonstrate security maturity and reduce sales cycle time
Identify and fix security gaps before a breach occurs
Align with ISO 27001 for dual certification efficiency
Build investor confidence and prepare for due diligence
Our Process
How We Deliver SOC 2 Certification
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Trust Services Criteria Scoping
We determine which Trust Services Criteria (Security + optional: Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, Privacy) apply and define the system description.
02
Readiness Assessment & Gap Remediation
We assess all controls against the applicable criteria, identify gaps, and implement missing controls — policies, access management, logging, incident response, vendor management, etc.
03
Evidence Program Setup
We establish automated evidence collection, continuous monitoring, and documentation processes to sustain controls throughout the observation period.
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CPA Firm Attestation Support
We coordinate with the CPA firm, manage the Type I snapshot and Type II observation period, respond to auditor queries, and deliver a clean SOC 2 report.
Standard Requirements
SOC 2 — Key Clauses & Requirements
Control Environment
Communication and Information
Risk Assessment
Monitoring of Controls
Control Activities
Logical and Physical Access Controls
System Operations
Change Management
Risk Mitigation
Availability
Confidentiality
Privacy
Processing Integrity
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions — SOC 2 in India
How long does SOC 2 Type II take for an Indian company?
Plan 9–15 months: 3–4 months readiness, 6–12 months observation period, 2–3 months reporting. We help companies achieve SOC 2 Type I (point-in-time) in 3–4 months as a first step to demonstrate security posture to prospects.
Is SOC 2 or ISO 27001 better for Indian IT companies?
US clients prefer SOC 2; European and multinational clients prefer ISO 27001. We recommend pursuing both — approximately 80% of controls overlap. Our integrated approach achieves both certifications efficiently.
What are the five Trust Services Criteria in SOC 2?
Security (CC series — mandatory for all SOC 2 reports), Availability (A series), Processing Integrity (PI series), Confidentiality (C series), and Privacy (P series). Most Indian IT companies start with Security only.
Does a SOC 2 report expire?
SOC 2 reports cover a specific period (typically 12 months). US clients expect annual renewals. We help you maintain a continuous compliance program so annual renewals are low-effort.
What is the difference between SOC 2 Type I and Type II?
Type I assesses the design of controls at a point in time. Type II assesses both design and operating effectiveness over 6–12 months. US enterprise buyers almost always require Type II.
India Coverage
SOC 2 Consultancy Across All Indian States
We deliver SOC 2 certification and audit services across every state and union territory of India — remotely or on-site. Our consultants are based in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, with active engagements across the country.
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Information Technology
Banking & Financial Services
Healthcare & Pharma
Retail & E-Commerce
Education
Logistics & Supply Chain
Manufacturing
Construction & Engineering
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