SECURITY COMPLIANCE
SOC 2 Compliance Services
Build Trust. Win More Business. Demonstrate Security.
As organisations increasingly rely on cloud-based services and third-party technology providers, customers are demanding greater assurance that their data is secure. A SOC 2 report is one of the most recognised and trusted ways to demonstrate your commitment to information security, privacy, and operational excellence.
AUP IT helps organisations prepare for, achieve, and maintain SOC 2 compliance through practical, business-focused consulting — whether you are pursuing SOC 2 for the first time, preparing for your annual audit, or require formal compliance.
The framework
What is SOC 2?
SOC 2 (System and Organisation Controls 2) is an internationally recognised assurance framework developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). It evaluates how organisations manage customer data against five Trust Services Criteria.
SOC 2 is particularly important for:
- SaaS providers
- Technology companies
- FinTech organisations
- FinTech organisations
- Cloud service providers
- Managed Service Providers
- Healthcare technology providers
Increasingly, enterprise customers require a SOC 2 report before engaging a supplier.
The business case
Why SOC 2 matters
Achieving SOC 2 compliance delivers significant business advantages.
Build Customer Confidence
Provide independent assurance that your systems and controls protect customer information.
Accelerate Sales
Reduce delays during vendor due diligence and security questionnaires.
Win Enterprise Clients
Many large organisations require suppliers to provide a SOC 2 report before contracts are awarded.
Reduce Security Risk
Strengthen internal controls while improving governance and operational maturity.
Differentiate Your Business
Stand out from competitors by demonstrating independently verified security practices.
Not sure where you stand?
Start with a gap assessment against the Trust Services Criteria.
What we do
Our SOC 2 compliance services
AUP IT provides end-to-end support throughout your SOC 2 journey.
SOC 2 Assessment
We assess your current environment against the applicable Trust Services Criteria to identify compliance gaps and prioritise remediation.
· Current state assessment
· Gap analysis
· Risk identification
· Control maturity review
· Detailed remediation roadmap
· Executive reporting
· Formal compliance
· Gap analysis
· Risk identification
· Control maturity review
· Detailed remediation roadmap
· Executive reporting
· Formal compliance
Security Control Implementation
Our consultants work alongside your team to implement practical controls aligned with SOC 2 requirements.
· Security policies & procedures
· Access management
· Identity & authentication controls
· Incident response processes
· Risk management framework
· Change & asset management
· Vendor management
· Monitoring & logging
· Security awareness training
· Access management
· Identity & authentication controls
· Incident response processes
· Risk management framework
· Change & asset management
· Vendor management
· Monitoring & logging
· Security awareness training
Documentation Development
Well-documented policies and procedures are essential for successful SOC 2 assessments.
· Information Security Policy
· Acceptable Use Policy
· Incident Response Plan
· Business Continuity Plan
· Disaster Recovery Plan
· Access Control Policy
· Risk Management Framework
· Vendor Management Procedures
· Employee Security Policies
· Acceptable Use Policy
· Incident Response Plan
· Business Continuity Plan
· Disaster Recovery Plan
· Access Control Policy
· Risk Management Framework
· Vendor Management Procedures
· Employee Security Policies
Evidence Collection
Collecting audit evidence is often the most time-consuming aspect of SOC 2 compliance.
· Identify required evidence
· Establish repeatable collection processes
· Organise documentation
· Prepare audit artefacts
· Reduce audit effort
· Establish repeatable collection processes
· Organise documentation
· Prepare audit artefacts
· Reduce audit effort
Audit Preparation
Before engaging an independent auditor, we conduct a comprehensive review to ensure your organisation is audit-ready.
· Internal control review
· Evidence validation
· Documentation review
· Mock audit interviews
· Readiness reporting
· Evidence validation
· Documentation review
· Mock audit interviews
· Readiness reporting
Ongoing Compliance
SOC 2 compliance is an ongoing commitment rather than a one-time project.
· Annual readiness reviews
· Control monitoring
· Policy updates
· Internal compliance reviews
· Security improvement programs
· Continuous compliance support
· Control monitoring
· Policy updates
· Internal compliance reviews
· Security improvement programs
· Continuous compliance support
Which report do you need?
SOC 2 Type I vs Type II
We help organisations prepare for both forms of SOC 2 reporting.
TYPE I
Point-in-time design
Evaluates whether your security controls are suitably designed at a specific point in time.
Ideal for organisations beginning their compliance journey or responding to customer security requirements.
TYPE II
Design & operating effectiveness
Evaluates both the design and operational effectiveness of your controls over a defined period (typically 3–12 months).
Type II reports provide a higher level of assurance and are commonly requested by enterprise customers.
The journey
Our SOC 2 compliance process
STEP 01
Discovery
Understand your business, systems, customers, and compliance objectives.
STEP 02
Gap Assessment
Identify gaps against the SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
STEP 03
Remediation
Implement the required security controls, policies, and operational processes.
STEP 04
Readiness Review
Validate that your controls and evidence are ready for independent assessment.
STEP 05
Audit Support
Work alongside your chosen CPA firm throughout the SOC 2 audit process.
STEP 06
Continuous Improvement
Maintain compliance and strengthen your security posture through ongoing reviews and support.
Why us
Why choose AUP IT?
- Extensive experience across governance, risk, cybersecurity, compliance, and information security management.
- Compliance should enable growth — not become a burden. We streamline your compliance efforts while supporting your commercial objectives.
- We focus on implementing controls that improve security while remaining practical for your business.
- From initial readiness assessments through remediation and audit preparation, we partner with you every step of the way.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does SOC 2 compliance take?
The timeframe depends on your organisation's maturity and the scope of the assessment. Many organisations can achieve audit readiness within 3–6 months, while SOC 2 Type II reports require an observation period before completion.
Do you perform the SOC 2 audit?
Yes. AUP IT provides readiness assessments, consulting, remediation, documentation, audit preparation and formal compliance.
Can you help if we're starting from scratch?
Absolutely. We regularly assist organisations that have no existing compliance framework and guide them through the entire process from planning to audit readiness.
Can SOC 2 align with ISO 27001 or Essential Eight?
Yes. Many security controls overlap across frameworks. If your organisation already follows ISO 27001, Essential Eight, NIST CSF, or similar standards, much of your existing security program can support your SOC 2 journey.
Why AUP IT
Ready to achieve SOC 2 compliance?
Whether you're responding to customer requirements, preparing for enterprise procurement, or strengthening your security posture, AUP IT can help you achieve SOC 2 readiness with confidence.