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SOC 2 Type IIAudit.Report-Ready.
443 Labs delivers end-to-end SOC 2 Type II audits — from readiness assessment through 12-month observation to certified report delivery. Built for SaaS, fintech, and cloud service organisations.
SOC 2 Type II · 5 Trust Services Criteria
Audit Process
Define Scope & Trust Services Criteria
Identify the applicable TSC based on your service commitments and customer requirements. Security (Common Criteria) is mandatory; we advise on whether Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, and Privacy apply to your organisation.
Readiness Assessment (Test of Design)
Before the formal audit, we assess your current control environment against the applicable TSC. Gaps are documented with prioritised remediation guidance to ensure your controls are properly designed before the observation period begins.
Operate Controls Over Review Period
SOC 2 Type II requires 6–12 months of evidence that controls operate effectively. We support your team throughout with evidence collection templates, monitoring guidance, and continuous readiness checks.
SOC 2 Type II Assessment & Report
Certified auditors conduct the Test of Operating Effectiveness — walkthroughs, evidence inspection, and control owner interviews. A full SOC 2 Type II report with CPA attestation is issued, ready for enterprise distribution.
Key Domains Covered
Security (Common Criteria) is required for every SOC 2 report. Additional criteria are selected based on your service commitments to customers. Each domain is assessed for both design adequacy and operating effectiveness.
Engagement Deliverables
Readiness to SOC 2 report.
One engagement.
Executive Readiness Assessment Report
Gap analysis across all selected TSC with prioritised findings, remediation roadmap, and management summary.
Control Testing Evidence Package
Complete evidence set organised by TSC with auditor observations, test results, and exception documentation.
SOC 2 Type II Report with CPA Attestation
Full Type II report including opinion letter, control descriptions, test results, and exceptions narrative — share-ready under NDA.
Annual Renewal Programme
Continuous monitoring and renewal support to keep your control evidence current and reduce audit effort year-on-year.
Readiness assessment (ToD) before formal audit — no nasty surprises
Observation period support with control monitoring and evidence templates
Full audit (ToE) across all selected Trust Services Criteria
Certified SOC 2 Type II report with CPA opinion — share-ready
Why 443 Labs
The audit difference that protects your enterprise pipeline.
Readiness Built Into the Audit
Our readiness assessment is not a separate billed service — it is the first phase of your audit. You enter the observation period knowing every control is properly designed and documented.
Auditor Support Through the Observation Period
Most firms leave you alone for 6–12 months. We provide ongoing support with control monitoring, evidence collection templates, and readiness checks throughout the observation period.
Tailored Evidence, Not Generic Templates
Your SOC 2 evidence is mapped to your actual technology stack and service commitments — not a generic template that requires re-work before the auditor arrives.
Reports Delivered on Schedule
Enterprise deals stall when SOC 2 reports are delayed. We commit to report timelines and hold them — so your sales cycle runs on schedule, not the auditor's.
Engagement Delivery
A structured programme from scoping to certified report.
Our SOC 2 Type II programme is designed as a single integrated engagement — scoping, readiness, observation period support, and formal audit — with your team supported at every stage.
TSC Scoping Workshop
Define which Trust Services Criteria apply and document your system description before the observation period begins.
Readiness Assessment (ToD)
Structured gap analysis against all in-scope TSC with documented findings and remediation roadmap.
Observation Period Support
Ongoing support through the 6–12 month operating period with evidence templates and readiness monitoring.
Formal Audit (ToE)
Certified auditors conduct Test of Operating Effectiveness with walkthroughs, evidence testing, and control owner interviews.
Report & CPA Attestation
Full SOC 2 Type II report with CPA opinion delivered on the agreed timeline, ready for immediate enterprise distribution.
Not Sure Where to Start
We'll scope your SOC 2 programme and tell you what it takes.
Whether you're starting your first SOC 2, upgrading from Type I to Type II, or managing an annual renewal — our auditors will scope the work accurately, set realistic timelines, and support your team throughout.
Common Questions
What is SOC 2 Type 2?
SOC 2 Type 2 is an audit report that evaluates how effectively a company's security controls operate over a defined period, typically 6–12 months. Unlike Type 1 which assesses control design at a point in time, Type 2 evaluates both design and operational effectiveness — the standard required by most enterprise clients.
How is SOC 2 Type II different from SOC 2 Type I?
Type 1 assesses control design at a single point in time. Type 2 evaluates both design and operational effectiveness over a review period. Enterprise procurement, vendor risk programmes, and regulated industries typically require Type 2 as the minimum standard.
Which Trust Services Criteria are required?
Security (Common Criteria) is mandatory for every SOC 2 report. Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy are optional — selected based on your service commitments to customers. We advise on selection during the scoping phase.
How long does a SOC 2 Type II audit take?
The total programme typically runs 9–15 months: 2–3 months for readiness and gap remediation, a 6–12 month observation period, and 4–8 weeks for the formal audit and report production.
Who needs to see our SOC 2 report?
SOC 2 reports are shared under NDA with enterprise clients during security reviews, prospects during sales cycles, regulators, and internal board or audit committee reviews. They support faster enterprise onboarding and reduce security questionnaire burden.
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