For many organizations, the journey to a successful report can be filled with uncertainty. Readiness services provide a roadmap to ensure that when you reach the formal assessment stage, you have complete confidence in your results.
SOC Readiness is a preliminary, collaborative service designed to help your team prepare for the formal assessment process. Think of this service as a "dress rehearsal." We analyze your internal systems, policies, and documentation to identify any missing controls before the final validation occurs.
We remove the mystery surrounding security requirements, providing clear directions on what needs to be improved. We find vulnerabilities in your documentation or control environment early, allowing you to fix them on your timeline. By remediating issues beforehand, you prevent potential delays, re-testing, or negative outcomes during the formal validation phase.
If your organization has already achieved compliance or is working towards compliance with another security framework, you are likely closer to SOC* compliance than you think. Reporting on multiple frameworks during one examination can save you time and money.
ISO 27001: Technical controls related to IT operations, physical security, change management, and user access that satisfyr ISO standards can be directly mapped to the mandatory Security criterion (and often Availability and Processing Integrity) in your SOC 2® report.
PCI DSS: Controls related to network segmentation, vulnerability management, and restricted access to cardholder data can significantly contribute to satisfying the TSC.
Before you begin, consider these foundational questions. Answering them early is the single greatest factor in controlling your total project cost and timeline.
Our methodology focuses on clarity and efficiency, ensuring minimal disruption to your daily operations. We break your preparation down into a structured, four-phase methodology.
We define your assessment boundary, ensuring you aren’t spending resources on systems that don’t need to be in scope. We analyze where your sensitive data lives so we can focus your efforts where they matter most.
Our team compares your current security posture against the relevant Trust Services Criteria. We deliver a report detailing exactly which controls are functioning and which require further attention.
We don’t just point out problems; we provide guidance to help you create missing policies or strengthen existing processes. This ensures your “Body of Evidence” is ready for review.
Before you move to the final validation, we conduct a final review of your evidence. This step ensures that your team is prepared, your documentation is complete, and your environment is truly ready for success.
Choosing Auditwerx for your SOC* Readiness examination gives you a distinct advantage. Our simple reporting process makes it easy for any size organization to build trust with their clients.
We are proud to be an independent firm with no conflicts of interest in completing your report.
We focus only on controls and evidence that will score points in the final assessment.
Partner with a single firm throughout your entire compliance lifecycle. Our findings are objective and have no conflicts of interest.
Our U.S. based team of assessment professionals are never outsourced.
200+ years of collective experience translates to the most efficient path to certification, saving you time and money.
We offer flexible integration with leading GRC tools, so you don't have to duplicate evidence.
It is not required, but it is highly recommended for organizations undergoing their first examination. It drastically increases the likelihood of a smooth, friction-free validation process.
Readiness is a collaborative, gap-focused service designed to prepare you. The formal assessment is the official, objective validation of your controls that results in your final report.
While we cannot guarantee an outcome, our guidance is based on years of experience. We identify the deficiencies that typically cause delays, giving you the best possible chance of succeeding.
The timeline depends on the complexity of your environment and the number of controls in scope. We tailor our roadmap to fit your specific operational goals and timelines.
Yes. We often help clients prepare for SOC* and ISO 27001 simultaneously, leveraging our “Test once, report many” methodology to save you time.
…Both operations and assessment teams executed the engagement flawlessly, on-time and on-budget. The Auditwerx team provided us with the necessary guidance, tools and knowledge...We would highly recommend Auditwerx services to organizations of all sizes and requirement complexities.
...Their team has brought a level of knowledge and professionalism that has been unmatched. Our company is required to undergo a number of assessments annually with various firms and Auditwerx has truly been a pleasure to work with...
...The assessment itself was thorough, but non-disruptive. The team was highly professional and very knowledgeable. We recommend Auditwerx...without reservation.
As part of your overall compliance and assurance strategy, we offer examinations for the entire SOC report family. We can help you determine which report is right for your user base, whether they require financial assurance (SOC 1®) or security and operational assurance (SOC 2® and SOC 3®).
Identifies control gaps and provides a roadmap before the formal examination begins, saving time and money.
Assurance for financial systems like payroll, claims, or loan processing.
Assurance over core technology, security, and operational controls (common for SaaS, hosting, and data centers).
Expands the SOC 2® report to include testing against other compliance frameworks simultaneously.
A brief, general-use report that can be publicly distributed (it does not include detailed control testing).
Our handy guide, “Adding it Up: What Type of SOC Report Do I Need?” is a great starting point to determine what kind of SOC report best fits your company’s business and compliance needs.
When you’re ready to speak with an experienced team member about your reporting needs, Auditwerx will be here for you.
When you’re ready to start your PCI compliance journey, our experienced team will be here to walk you through the entire process, from assessment readiness to your final report.
Don’t let uncertainty delay your compliance goals. Our team provides hands-on guidance and a clear roadmap you need to navigate the assessment process with confidence. Reach out today to schedule your consultation.
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