SOC 2 compliance for UK SaaS — Type II in 90 days
A single senior consultant, a fixed fee, and continuous evidence collection built in. Close enterprise deals faster without turning your engineering team into a compliance department.
Our approach
We treat SOC 2 as a product-engineering problem, not a paperwork exercise. Controls are implemented in your existing tooling — GitHub, Google Workspace, AWS, Okta — and evidence flows into the Cyvex platform continuously.
Pragmatic, not performative
We implement the minimum viable control set that satisfies the Trust Services Criteria and the buyers asking for your report.
Engineering-first delivery
Policies, evidence, and reviews are automated where sensible so you keep shipping product during the engagement.
One named consultant
A single senior lead runs your programme from scoping through to the Type II audit and beyond. No handoffs.
90-day timeline to Type I, 22 weeks to Type II
- 1
Readiness & scoping
Weeks 1–2
Agree the Trust Services Criteria in scope (Security always; add Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, or Privacy as relevant), inventory systems and vendors, and produce a gap register with owners and dates.
- 2
Controls build-out
Weeks 2–6
Deploy Cyvex policy templates, wire up evidence collection for access reviews, change management, incident response, and vendor management, and run employee security training.
- 3
Type I audit window
Weeks 6–9
Stand up the control set, pass a point-in-time Type I audit with a partner CPA firm, and publish the Type I report for prospects and procurement teams.
- 4
Observation period & Type II
Weeks 9–22
Run a 3-month observation window (extendable to 6 or 12 months depending on buyer requirements) with Cyvex monitoring evidence quality, then move straight into the Type II audit.
How we think about pricing
UK SaaS SMEs typically invest £25,000–£60,000 end-to-end for Type I + Type II in year one, inclusive of Cyvex consulting, platform, and partner CPA audit fees. Four principles keep that number honest:
Fixed fee, not day rates
We quote a single fixed fee that covers scoping through to audit readiness, so your budget is predictable regardless of how many calls it takes.
One engagement, many frameworks
Your SOC 2 evidence set is mapped to ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and NIST CSF, so you only gather it once.
Platform costs are transparent
Cyvex platform pricing is flat per employee; there are no hidden evidence-ingestion or control-count upcharges.
Named consultant, not a pod
A single senior consultant owns delivery end-to-end. No rotating analysts, no handovers, no rework.
What clients unlock
SOC 2 Type II in 90 days
Achievable for Security-only scope when the engineering team has ownership from day one and commits to a 90-day observation window.
£2M+ of enterprise ARR unlocked
Our SOC 2 clients report faster enterprise procurement within 60 days of publishing their Type I report.
Reused across ISO 27001
80%+ of SOC 2 evidence maps directly to ISO 27001 Annex A, saving six weeks on a subsequent certification.
Frequently asked questions
Can I really get SOC 2 Type II in 90 days?
Yes, for Security-only scope with a three-month observation period. It requires engineering buy-in from day one, a single environment in scope, and that remediation of Cyvex-identified gaps is front-loaded into weeks 1–4. Larger scopes or multiple products typically add 30–60 days.
What is the difference between SOC 2 Type I and Type II?
Type I is a point-in-time attestation that your controls are designed appropriately. Type II covers a minimum three-month window and attests that those controls also operated effectively. Most UK enterprise buyers now require Type II; Type I is useful as a 60–90 day interim proof point.
Do I need a US-based auditor for a UK SOC 2?
No. SOC 2 is an AICPA standard but UK-based firms partner with licensed CPAs to deliver audits. We introduce you to two or three vetted partners and manage the audit relationship alongside you.
How much does SOC 2 cost in the UK?
For a UK SaaS SME (15–75 staff) a full Type I + Type II programme typically lands between £25,000 and £60,000 in year one, inclusive of Cyvex consulting, platform, and partner CPA audit fees. Annual renewal costs drop to £12,000–£25,000 from year two.
Can we reuse SOC 2 evidence for ISO 27001?
Yes. We maintain a live control-to-criteria map so evidence collected for SOC 2 satisfies most of ISO 27001 Annex A. Teams routinely certify to ISO 27001 within 10–14 weeks of a SOC 2 Type II report.
Who owns the controls day-to-day after certification?
Your team does — but the Cyvex platform runs the evidence collection, access reviews, and policy reviews on a schedule, and your named consultant reviews the evidence pack every quarter so you stay audit-ready year-round.
Start your SOC 2 programme this quarter
Book a 30-minute scoping call. You will leave with a fixed-fee proposal, a named consultant, and a realistic date for your first Type I report.
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