Traditional consultancies separate implementation from audit — you build controls for months, then start your observation period. Our Audit As You Implement approach runs evidence collection from day one via Drata, so your Type II observation period begins during build. You get to Type II in months, not a year.

We almost always recommend going straight to Type II. Type I is a point-in-time snapshot that most enterprise buyers consider insufficient. With our Audit As You Implement approach, your observation period runs in parallel with implementation, so you reach Type II in a similar timeframe to what others spend on Type I alone.

Most SaaS companies start with Security (Common Criteria) — it covers the core controls enterprise buyers expect. We then assess whether your customers or contracts require Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, or Privacy. Adding criteria later is straightforward since Security provides the foundation.

Most clients complete implementation and their 3-month Type II observation period within 4 to 5 months total. Traditional approaches typically take 9 to 12 months because they treat implementation and observation as sequential phases. Our Audit As You Implement methodology eliminates that gap.

SOC 2 reports are valid for 12 months, so you need an annual audit to maintain trust with customers. Our TrustOps programme provides continuous monitoring via Drata, control maintenance, and annual audit preparation so your renewal is seamless. Most clients see their second Type II audit complete in a fraction of the time and cost of their first.