SOC 2 & ISO 27001 Certification Consulting

SOC 2 Certification

SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is the de facto security certification standard for US-based SaaS companies and service providers. It demonstrates to customers and partners that you have established controls for security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.

I provide end-to-end SOC 2 certification support:

• Gap analysis: Assess your current security posture against SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria and identify control gaps
• Control design and implementation: Develop policies, procedures, and technical controls to meet SOC 2 requirements
• Evidence collection: Establish documentation practices and evidence repositories for audit readiness
• Audit preparation: Work with your chosen auditor to prepare for Type I or Type II assessments
• Ongoing compliance (Type II): Maintain continuous compliance with quarterly reviews, control testing, and annual audit preparation

Whether you're pursuing your first SOC 2 Type I report or maintaining annual Type II certification, I help you build sustainable compliance programs that don't require constant firefighting or last-minute scrambles before audits.

ISO 27001 Certification

ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It's widely recognized globally and often required for organizations serving European markets, government contracts, or enterprises with strict vendor security requirements.

My ISO 27001 consulting services include:

• ISMS design: Build an information security management system tailored to your organization's risk profile and business objectives
• Risk assessment: Conduct systematic identification and evaluation of information security risks
• Control implementation: Select and implement controls from Annex A based on your risk treatment plan
• Documentation: Develop required policies, procedures, and records to meet ISO 27001 requirements
• Internal audits: Conduct internal ISMS audits to identify nonconformities before certification audits
• Certification support: Guide you through Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audits with an accredited certification body
• Surveillance audits: Prepare for annual surveillance audits and three-year recertification cycles

ISO 27001 certification requires a structured approach to information security governance. I help organizations build ISMS frameworks that satisfy auditors while remaining practical and sustainable for long-term operation.

SOC 2 vs. ISO 27001: Which Is Right for You?

The choice between SOC 2 and ISO 27001 (or pursuing both) depends on your market, customer requirements, and business objectives:

Choose SOC 2 if:

• You're a US-based SaaS or cloud service provider
• Your customers are primarily North American enterprises
• You need to demonstrate security controls in sales cycles or vendor assessments
• You want flexibility to scope certification to specific systems or services

Choose ISO 27001 if:

• You serve international markets, especially Europe or Asia-Pacific
• You need recognized certification for government or regulated industry contracts
• Your customers specifically require ISO 27001 in vendor security programs
• You want a comprehensive ISMS framework for enterprise-wide security governance

Consider both if:

• You serve diverse global markets with varying compliance requirements
• You want comprehensive security frameworks that satisfy multiple customer requirements
• You're building a mature security program and want both US and international recognition

Many organizations start with SOC 2 (faster, lower cost, more flexible scoping) and add ISO 27001 later as they expand internationally. The frameworks overlap significantly, so achieving one makes the second easier.

Ongoing Compliance Maintenance

Certification isn't a one-time achievement. SOC 2 Type II requires annual audits with continuous control operation throughout the year. ISO 27001 requires annual surveillance audits and recertification every three years.

I provide ongoing compliance support to help you maintain certification without the stress:

• Quarterly compliance reviews and control testing
• Policy and procedure updates as your organization evolves
• Evidence collection workflow optimization
• Annual audit preparation and auditor coordination
• Training for internal teams on compliance responsibilities
• Incident response and compliance impact assessments

Sustainable compliance programs integrate security and compliance into daily operations rather than treating them as separate annual projects. I help organizations build habits, tooling, and processes that make compliance manageable and predictable.