How to get to SOC 2 faster

Sometimes to sign big clients you need to get SOC 2 certified.

You will be storing their data in the cloud, so they want to know that your security practices meet a recognized standard.

Getting certified means an accountant will visit your firm for a few days. They will ask you to produce evidence that you have different kinds of security controls in place.

The best way to speed up the process of becoming compliant is to avoid processing sensitive information. Look for ways to keep your client's data out of your systems.

You can reduce the scope of the audit by reducing the amount of sensitive information you process.