The smart SOC 2 approach
Drata provides the automation foundation that makes compliance faster and easier to maintain. Securance builds on that by refining and and de-scoping controls that aren’t relevant to your business model, saving even more time for your operational team.
Our guide outlines our approach to earning your clients’ trust with a SOC 2 report that matters.
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With our Drata Essentials for SOC 2, we optimize what your tool delivers. Instead of auditing every generic control, we refine them into a focused set designed for your business.
How?
- We tailor the scope, removing generic controls that don’t apply to your situation.
- We audit no more than 78 Security controls, minimizing operational impact and saving time.
- We deliver a bespoke SOC 2 report that reflects your actual systems and risk management practices, instead of a template your clients might reject.
Is the Drata Essentials proposition right for you?
- Already use Drata as GRC tool?
- Want a streamlined audit process that’s cost-effective and scalable?
- Value automation but know that a templated audit report won’t stand up to your clients’ scrutiny?
Then this guide is exactly what you need.
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Not at all. A smaller, tailored control set shows maturity and focus. It proves that your company understands its risks and has controls that address them effectively. Your clients will appreciate reports that are clear, relevant, and defensible, instead of padded documents with reports that don’t really apply to your situation.
Customers want the guarantee that your systems are secure and available, not a one-size-fits-all checklist. Your SOC 2 report still covers all required Trust Services Criteria and provides full transparency into how your systems meet those standards.
No. In fact, a lean start will allow you to grow in a smoother way. Your SOC 2 controls can be extended as your business evolves and as regulatory requirements increase. Our approach is scalable, so if you later expand into financial services, healthcare, or other regulated sectors, we can add controls and frameworks without having to start from scratch.
Your final report includes a full narrative of your systems, risks, and control effectiveness, just like a traditional report, but focuses only on relevant controls.
We design the audit to minimize interruptions. Of course, duration depends on different factors, but we expect around 8 hours a week across all stakeholders. Evidence collection and interviews are planned around your schedule, and automation from your GRC tool handles most of the work.
No. A SOC 2 audit with our lean approach gives you an immediate, credible security baseline. If ISO 27001 becomes a goal later, we can extend your controls and integrate the two efficiently, avoiding duplicate work.
No. The SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria (especially Security and Availability) allow for tailored control sets as long as they’re relevant and effective. We’ll make sure your final report is credible and meets enterprise customer requirements.
Most GRC platforms are designed to cover every possible scenario. In reality, many controls won’t apply to your environment. Our process helps you cut this down to 60 or fewer, focusing only on what’s relevant.
No. Our approach is designed for lean, fast-moving teams. We minimise internal workload and keep your focus on customers and growth.
Our GRC proposition for SOC2 audit costs €14.500.
Absolutely. You’ll receive a high-quality, bespoke SOC 2 report that stands up to enterprise scrutiny.
The duration of the audit depends on the period under control and on the availability of your team. Since all our audits are customised, you can contact our team for a more precise estimate.
Yes. We’re completely GRC agnostic and we turn your GRC tool into an advantage, using it for automation but avoiding unnecessary complexity that can slow down audits.
Most GRC tools generate 120+ controls, even if they don’t specifically apply to your business. Our approach removes irrelevant controls and focuses on a refined set (no more than 60), reducing time, costs, and disruption.