Fintech SOC 2 Certification
Guided a high-growth payments startup from zero security infrastructure to SOC 2 Type II certification, unlocking enterprise sales.
The Challenge
The startup had secured Series B funding and needed SOC 2 to close enterprise deals, but had no security team or formal controls.
- 1No dedicated security personnel or CISO
- 2No existing security policies or procedures
- 3Cloud infrastructure (AWS) with minimal security controls
- 4Enterprise customers requiring SOC 2 Type II for contracts
- 5Tight timeline to meet customer contract deadlines
Our Approach
Built a security program from scratch using a control framework approach, prioritizing SOC 2 trust service criteria.
Readiness Assessment
Evaluated current state against SOC 2 criteria, identifying gaps and creating a prioritized roadmap.
Policy Development
Created comprehensive security policies covering all trust service criteria.
Technical Controls
Implemented AWS security controls, monitoring, and incident response capabilities.
Type I Audit
Passed SOC 2 Type I audit, demonstrating control design effectiveness.
Type II Observation
Managed 6-month observation period with continuous compliance monitoring.
The Results
Achieved SOC 2 Type II certification on schedule, enabling the startup to close significant enterprise deals.
Having a fractional CISO meant we got enterprise-grade security leadership without the enterprise price tag. We closed deals we couldn't have touched otherwise.
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