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SOC 2 Type I vs Type II: What's the Difference? (2026 Guide)

SOC 2 Type I and Type II sound similar but represent fundamentally different assessments. Type I is a snapshot of control design. Type II proves controls work over time. This guide covers what auditors test, realistic timelines and costs for 2026, the transition path from Type I to Type II, and industry-specific recommendations for SaaS, FinTech, and HealthTech.

Bartek Hamerliński 02/07/2025 17 min read

Soc2 7 min read

Vendor and Third-Party Risk Management for Startups

You inherit your vendors' security whether you assess it or not. Here's how a small team builds a vendor register, tiers suppliers by what they can actually reach, asks for evidence that means something, and keeps the whole thing reviewable — mapped to ISO 27001 A.5.19–A.5.23 and SOC 2 CC9.

07/08/2026

Soc2 7 min read

What Is a SOC 2 System Description?

The system description is the part of a SOC 2 report your customers actually read — and the part your auditor does not write. You do. Here's what belongs in it, why a vague one can cost you the opinion, and the two sections buyers scrutinise hardest.

29/07/2026

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Certification 12 min read

SOC 2 Readiness Assessment: Preparing Before the Audit

First-time SOC 2 candidates face a 40-60% gap rate, with nearly half of all controls containing deficiencies that can delay certification for months or even years. A SOC 2 readiness assessment identifies these weaknesses before the official audit begins, providing organizations with a diagnostic roadmap to address compliance gaps efficiently. For small and medium-sized companies, this pre-assessment approach is one of the most effective ways to achieve SOC 2 certification with confidence while avoiding costly re-audits.

Maciej 04/11/2025

Certification 17 min read

SOC 2 Type I vs Type II for SMBs: The Decision Framework (2026 Guide)

Choosing between SOC 2 Type I and Type II isn't a technical question — it's a business decision shaped by your funding stage, team size, deal pipeline, and budget. This guide gives SMB founders and CTOs a practical framework for making that call, with realistic cost breakdowns, stage-by-stage recommendations, and the ROI math that justifies the investment.

Maciej 23/10/2025

Company Policies 3 min read

SOC 2 Continuous Monitoring of Controls

Passing a SOC 2 audit isn’t enough. Continuous monitoring of controls helps you stay compliant every day—here’s how SMBs can do it right.

Bartek Hamerliński 09/09/2025

Compliance Governance 13 min read

How to Maintain SOC 2 Compliance Year-Round (+ Monitoring Checklist)

SOC 2 audits happen once a year. Compliance happens every day. Most companies pass their first audit, then slowly drift out of alignment until the next one becomes a scramble. This guide covers audit frequency, the AICPA's monitoring requirements, a practical week-by-week checklist, and how to build continuous compliance into daily operations instead of treating it as an annual project.

Bartek Hamerliński 08/09/2025

Product Updates 4 min read

Introducing Linked Sub-Controls: A Non-Technical Explanation

Introducing linked sub-controls: a new feature that lets you reference existing compliance evidence across multiple frameworks without duplicating work. Create documentation once and link it wherever needed, while still maintaining independent assessments for each specific requirement.

Maciej Litwiniuk 04/09/2025