SOC 2 Blog
Practical guides on SOC 2 compliance and AWS security — written by a cybersecurity consultant.
May 30, 2026 · 6 min read
How Long Does SOC 2 Take? The Realistic Timeline for Startups
The honest answer to how long SOC 2 actually takes for a startup, broken down by Type I and Type II, and what you can do to avoid the most common delays.
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May 20, 2026 · 6 min read
What Nobody Tells You About SOC 2 Before You Start
Five things that catch startups off guard when preparing for SOC 2 Type II — from a cybersecurity consultant who has seen both sides of the audit process.
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May 15, 2026 · 4 min read
The 3 AWS Misconfigurations That Come Up on Almost Every SOC 2 Audit
After reviewing dozens of AWS environments for SOC 2 readiness, these three findings appear on nearly every assessment. All three are five-minute fixes once you know about them.
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May 10, 2026 · 5 min read
SOC 2 Type I vs Type II: Which One Do You Actually Need?
The practical difference between SOC 2 Type I and Type II, when enterprise buyers actually care which one you have, and how to decide which to pursue first.
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