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SOC 2 Type I · SOC 2 Type II · AICPA TSC · Gap Analysis · Audit Prep
End-to-end SOC 2 readiness and audit preparation — from gap analysis and control implementation through policy development and auditor coordination. 100% first-attempt pass rate for DC businesses, SaaS companies, federal contractors, and technology service providers across the DMV.
Capabilities
We start with constraints: who approves work, what you must prove to regulators or boards, and how buyers actually decide. Delivery follows from that — not from a generic checklist.
Before engaging an auditor, know exactly where you stand. Our readiness assessment evaluates your current controls against all applicable Trust Services Criteria and produces a prioritized gap list so you invest remediation effort where it matters most.
Get your Type I report — the fastest path to a SOC 2 credential that satisfies procurement requirements while you build toward Type II. We guide control design and documentation to pass on the first attempt.
A Type II report is the gold standard — demonstrating 6–12 months of sustained control effectiveness. We prepare your controls, build the evidence collection processes, and coach your team through the audit observation period.
SOC 2 readiness means your controls actually work — not just that policies exist. We implement the technical and administrative controls that satisfy the CC series and your selected Trust Services Criteria.
SOC 2 auditors scrutinize your written policies as heavily as your technical controls. We develop and review a complete policy library that meets AICPA standards and is realistic for your team to actually follow.
SOC 2 is not a one-time project — auditors return every year. We offer ongoing compliance management to maintain your controls, collect continuous evidence, and keep your environment audit-ready year-round.
Office on N Street NW. Most engagements pair DC stakeholders (legal, security, procurement) with a senior remote build team — clear owners, written decisions, and no bait-and-switch on who does the work.
Every client we've prepared for a SOC 2 audit — Type I or Type II — has passed on the first attempt. We won't submit you to an auditor until you're ready.
Early-stage startup or enterprise SaaS — we tailor the control environment to match your size, risk profile, and budget. No bloated enterprise frameworks imposed on a 20-person team.
We don't refer to specific auditors for kickbacks. We help you select the right audit firm for your budget and timeline and prepare documentation to meet any qualified CPA firm's requirements.
We sequence control implementation to minimize your observation period exposure. Organizations that start with proper preparation complete Type II in 9–12 months; those who don't often spend 18–24 months and multiple failed attempts.
Most consultants only address the CC (Security) criteria. We're experienced across all five Trust Services Criteria — including Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, and Privacy — for organizations that need the full scope.
Auditors interview your engineers, your operations team, and your leadership. We coach every stakeholder on what to expect, how to respond, and how to present evidence — so your team isn't surprised on audit day.
Outcomes
Illustrative benchmarks from past work — your mileage depends on offer, traffic, and sales follow-up.
A transparent, milestone-driven engagement from first call to launch.
We define your SOC 2 scope — which systems, services, and Trust Services Criteria apply — then assess your current control environment against AICPA requirements. You receive a gap analysis with every missing control identified, risk-rated, and sequenced for remediation. No surprises when the auditor arrives.
We implement the technical controls (access management, monitoring, encryption, backups) and develop the policy library auditors will review. Every control is documented to the evidence standard your auditor will expect — not just written, but provably operating.
We prepare your System Description, management assertion, and the full prepared-by-client (PBC) evidence package. We coach your team for auditor interviews, coordinate the auditor engagement timeline, and act as your liaison throughout the audit process.
We're present throughout the audit — responding to auditor questions, resolving evidence gaps in real time, and ensuring the observation period runs smoothly. After the report is issued, we transition you to ongoing compliance monitoring so renewal is never a scramble.
FAQ
Straight answers — scoped to what you sell and who has to sign off.
Next step
Schedule a free 30-minute scoping call. We'll assess where you stand, explain what your SOC 2 scope should look like, and give you a realistic timeline and cost estimate — before you commit to anything.
Based at 1717 N Street NW, Washington, DC · hello@thoriumdc.com · (202) 666-9377