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Certinova guides you efficiently through SOC 2 – from readiness to the Type 2 report. You will receive a professionally sound report, a Certinova seal of quality, and concrete optimization recommendations that demonstrably advance your security organization.
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Digital workflows and reusable evidence reduce manual effort – especially during re-certification.
Numerous completed audit and assessment projects form the basis of our methodology.
SaaS providers, cloud platforms, IT service providers, and regulated companies rely on Certinova
Regardless of where you are starting from, we provide the right service for your current level of maturity – without detours and without overhead.
We assess your current status against the relevant Trust Services Criteria, identify gaps, and prioritize actions. You begin the audit with a realistic picture, an actionable roadmap, and no surprises.
Type 1 confirms that your controls are appropriately designed as of the audit date. It is the ideal starting point to meet customer requirements quickly and lay the foundation for a future Type 2 report.
Type 2 demonstrates that your controls are operating effectively over a defined period – the report expected by enterprise clients, corporations, and investors. We support you efficiently and reliably throughout the entire observation period.
SOC 2 can be effectively combined with ISO 27001 readiness, BSI C5, or IDW PS 951. We map controls once, audit once, and deliver multiple reports – for significantly less effort within your organization.
We combine professional assessment by experienced auditors with technology-driven processes.
The result: shorter audit cycles, less internal effort for you, and reports that meet your customers' requirements.
Evidence is collected in a structured manner and automatically validated – the professional assessment remains with our auditors.
Submit documents, answer questionnaires, track status—transparent instead of endless email chains.
A clear audit pattern from scope to report—fewer follow-up questions, predictable effort.
An experienced team supports you beyond the individual report—including follow-up audits and related frameworks.
From choosing between Type 1 and Type 2 to reusing existing evidence and ensuring client acceptance—here you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions from our scoping meetings.
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A SOC 2 Type 1 report confirms that your controls are suitably designed as of a specific date. A Type 2 report goes a step further, assessing whether those controls also functioned effectively over an audit period, typically six to twelve months. Type 1 is suitable as a starting point if you need verification on short notice or are undergoing a SOC 2 process for the first time. Type 2 is the report that enterprise clients, corporations, and investors generally expect as robust proof. We will work with you to determine which version is right for you based on your client requirements and your current level of maturity.
Yes. If you already hold ISO 27001, BSI C5, TISAX, IDW PS 951, or comparable certifications, we map your existing controls to the relevant SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria. Previously documented policies, risk analyses, and technical measures are incorporated into the audit, so you don't have to duplicate your efforts. This significantly reduces internal workload and shortens preparation time. During the scoping meeting, we will identify together which existing evidence can be utilized and where additional work is actually required.
The Security criteria category is a mandatory component of every SOC 2 report. You select the additional criteria—Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy—based on your business model and your clients' expectations. Cloud and SaaS providers often include Availability and Confidentiality; if you process your clients' personal data, Privacy becomes relevant. We assist you during the scoping phase to choose the right configuration—broad enough to meet client requirements, yet lean enough to keep the audit effort manageable.
SOC 2 reports are prepared based on AICPA standards and are an internationally established benchmark for control and security verification. Nevertheless, individual clients or industries may insist on specific criteria, reporting formats, or supplementary evidence. We will clarify the specific requirements of your key clients with you at the outset and align the scope, Trust Services Criteria, and reporting format accordingly. This ensures your report reaches its intended destination—your clients' trust centers—rather than getting stuck in a loop of follow-up questions.
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