SOC 2 Compliance and Audit Services

SOC 2
(Service Organization Control 2)

SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) is a rigorous cybersecurity audit developed by the AICPA that evaluates an organization’s controls over five Trust Services Criteria. A SOC 2 audit independently assesses how well your systems protect data under the principles of Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy.

The resulting SOC 2 report documents your control environment and demonstrates your commitment to data security and privacy. In practice, a SOC 2 engagement involves defining the scope of your systems and trust criteria, then having a licensed CPA firm test your controls and issue an official report that clients and regulators can review. By earning SOC 2 compliance, organizations show that they have met industry standards for safeguarding customer data

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WHY CHOOSE

Audit Advantage Group

Selecting the right audit partner is more than checking a box; it’s about building lasting trust with your clients, regulators, and stakeholders.

At Audit Advantage Group, we combine the rigor of a licensed CPA firm with deep expertise in SOC and ISO frameworks to deliver audits that stand up to scrutiny. Our proven approach, advanced tools, and decades of experience make us the partner organizations turn to when they want clarity, confidence, and credibility.

Unmatched Expertise

Our CPA-led team averages more than 20 years of audit and cybersecurity experience, ensuring your SOC 2 report reflects both technical precision and industry best practices.

Tailored Approach

We design audit programs around your unique business model and risk profile. No generic templates, just practical guidance that fits your environment.

Efficient Process

Our secure audit portal centralizes requests, evidence, and communication, streamlining the process and reducing the burden on your team.

Beyond the Report

We don’t stop at issuing an opinion. We help identify gaps and guide remediation, so you can strengthen your long-term control environment

Trusted Assurance

As a U.S.-based licensed CPA firm, our SOC 2 reports carry the weight of recognized authority, giving your clients and partners confidence in your compliance posture

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BENEFITS OF SOC 2 COMPLIANCE

Obtaining a SOC 2 report delivers tangible advantages:

A SOC 2 report demonstrates commitment to security and privacy. Showing clients and partners that an independent CPA firm has vetted your controls builds confidence in your business. This credibility helps you win and retain customers.

Build Client Trust

In many markets (especially SaaS, technology, and financial services), SOC 2 compliance is a selling point. Companies increasingly require their vendors to have SOC 2 reports. Having a SOC 2 report helps you stand out against competitors and can be a deciding factor in sales.

Competitive Advantage

The SOC 2 process forces you to document and strengthen your controls. You’ll identify gaps, streamline processes, and enforce best practices. This leads to better risk management and can improve operational efficiency.

Operational Excellence

SOC 2 maps closely to other standards like ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, etc. A SOC 2 audit can help ensure you meet various compliance requirements, reducing legal and financial risks. It often lowers insurance costs and minimizes expenses related to security incidents.

Regulatory Alignment

SOC 2 TYPE I vs TYPE II REPORTS

SOC 2 reports come in two forms, each offering a different level of assurance.

SOC 2 TYPE I

A SOC 2 Type I report evaluates the design of your controls at a specific point in time, confirming that policies and procedures exist and have been implemented, but without testing them over a period.

SOC 2 Type I engagements are faster and less costly, making them a common starting point for organizations establishing their compliance framework,

SOC 2 TYPE II

A SOC 2 Type II report, on the other hand, covers both design and operating effectiveness across a defined timeframe, usually 3 to 12 months, demonstrating how well controls actually function in practice.

SOC 2 Type II audits take longer and require more evidence but provide deeper assurance to clients by proving that controls operate reliably over time.

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TRUST SERVICES CRITERIA

SOC 2 is built on five core Trust Services Criteria, as defined by the AICPA. These criteria provide a framework for evaluating controls in each area:

Security

Ensures that systems and data are protected against unauthorized access and vulnerabilities. Every SOC 2 audit must cover security controls.

Availability

Verifies that systems are available for operation and use to meet service-level agreements and business needs.

Processing Integrity

Confirms that system processing is complete, valid, accurate, timely, and authorized, ensuring data is not corrupted during processing.

Confidentiality

Checks that confidential information (such as customer data or proprietary secrets) is protected by encryption, access controls, and other safeguards.

Privacy

Ensures personal data is collected, used, retained, disclosed, and disposed of in accordance with an organization’s privacy policy and relevant regulations.

These criteria collectively cover all aspects of a strong data-security posture. In a SOC 2 engagement, Security is always required, and organizations choose which of the remaining criteria apply to their services. Selecting multiple criteria can strengthen your overall cybersecurity program, and many companies gradually add criteria (for example, including Availability or Confidentiality) as they scale.

By aligning controls to these Trust Services Criteria, a SOC 2 audit provides clear assurance that you have the right policies, procedures, and systems in place to protect sensitive data.

INDUSTRIES WE SERVE

Cloud Service Providers • Lending Platforms • Healthcare • eCommerce • Data Centers

Payment Processors • Telecommunications • Managed Service Providers • eDiscovery Platforms • Contract Management Tools

Online Learning and Testing Systems • Student Data Systems • Logging and Monitoring Tools

THE AUDIT PROCESS

Audit Advantage Group follows a structured, transparent approach to make your SOC 2 audit efficient and stress-free. From preparation to final reporting, we guide you every step of the way so you know exactly what to expect. This proven process eliminates surprises, accelerates timelines, and delivers a SOC 2 report you can confidently share with clients, partners, and regulators.

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Readiness Assessment & Gap Analysis

We begin by mapping your existing controls to SOC 2 criteria, identifying deficiencies, and providing a clear remediation plan.

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Remediation
Guidance

Our team advises on closing gaps, strengthening policies, and implementing technical and procedural controls.

3

Secure Audit
Portal

All evidence requests, uploads, and communication are centralized in a secure platform to reduce administrative burden.

4

Formal SOC 2
Audit

Once controls are in place, we conduct fieldwork and control testing with an efficient, collaborative approach.

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SOC 2 Report
Delivery

After completing testing, we issue your formal SOC 2 report and provide a briefing to walk through the results.

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Ongoing
Support

We ensure transparency at every milestone and continue supporting you beyond the audit to maintain readiness year after year.