Enterprise buyers increasingly ask one question before they sign: "Do you have SOC 2?" Getting there usually needs engineering changes, not just policies.
Codersarts compliance readiness finds the gaps and builds the controls in your product and cloud, so you walk into the audit ready.
What Is Compliance Readiness?
Compliance readiness is the preparation before a formal audit or certification. It compares your current security against a framework such as SOC 2 or ISO 27001, closes the gaps with technical and process controls, and organizes evidence so an independent auditor can verify them.
We prepare you for the audit. The audit itself is done by an independent firm: a licensed CPA firm for SOC 2, or an accredited certification body for ISO 27001.
Who This Is For
SaaS startups asked for SOC 2 by enterprise customers
Companies selling into the EU, UK or regulated sectors
Health products handling patient data
Teams using Vanta or Drata who need the engineering work done
Companies that failed an audit or questionnaire
What We Cover
Gap assessment
Your current controls compared with the framework, with a ranked fix plan.
Access control
SSO, MFA, least-privilege roles and access reviews. See login hardening.
Cloud security
Logging, encryption and secure configuration. See cloud audit.
Change management
Code review, CI/CD checks and release records. See CI/CD setup.
Monitoring and incident response
Alerts, logs and a tested incident plan. See incident response.
Backups and recovery
Tested backups and recovery targets. See backup setup.
Policies and evidence
Security policies that match how you work, and evidence organized for the auditor.
Which Framework Do You Need?
Framework | Who asks for it | Learn more |
|---|---|---|
SOC 2 | US enterprise buyers of SaaS | |
ISO 27001 | Global and EU enterprise buyers | |
HIPAA | US healthcare customers | |
GDPR | Any company with EU or UK users | |
DPDP Act | Companies with users in India |
Common Gaps We Close
Problem | Usual cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
Shared admin accounts | No individual access | |
No record of changes | Direct deploys to production | |
Untested backups | Backups never restored | |
Unpatched dependencies | No vulnerability process |
How Much Does Compliance Readiness Cost?
Readiness cost depends on the framework, how many systems are in scope and how many controls already exist. Auditor fees are separate.
Scope | Typical timeline | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
Gap assessment and plan | 1 to 2 weeks | $3,000 to $8,000 |
Engineering controls and remediation | 4 to 12 weeks | $10,000 to $40,000 |
Ongoing compliance support | Ongoing | $1,000 to $4,000 per month |
What changes the cost: framework, number of cloud accounts and apps, existing controls, team size, and whether you use a compliance platform such as Vanta or Drata.
Ranges are typical for a global team. Your price is fixed after scoping, before any work starts.
Ways to Start Small
Starting point | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|
An application security baseline | $199 | |
Finding cloud gaps early | $199 | |
A ranked bug list for an existing platform | $199 | |
Ongoing fixes with a fixed budget | $290 for 10 hours |
How We Work
Scope. Framework, systems and audit timeline.
Assess. Gap assessment against every relevant control.
Plan. A ranked plan with owners and dates.
Remediate. Build the technical controls in your stack.
Evidence. Policies and evidence organized for the auditor.
Audit support. Answer auditor questions and close findings.
What You Receive
A gap assessment report
A remediation plan with priorities
Technical controls built and documented
Policies that match your practice
Audit-ready evidence
Example Engagement: SOC 2 Type 1 in One Quarter
An illustrative example based on the pattern we see most often. Client details are kept confidential.
The situation: A 15-person SaaS startup needed SOC 2 Type 1 to close two enterprise deals, with no security staff.
What we did:
Ran a gap assessment and set up a compliance platform
Added SSO, MFA, logging, CI checks and tested backups
Wrote policies and organized evidence
The result: The company passed its Type 1 audit with no exceptions and started its Type 2 observation period.
Mistakes to Avoid
Buying a compliance tool and expecting it to fix gaps
Writing policies the team doesn't follow
Leaving engineering changes until the auditor arrives
Choosing SOC 2 Type 2 before Type 1 readiness
Why Codersarts
Security, cloud, testing and AI engineers in one team, so findings get fixed, not just reported
Fixed-price tasks for small jobs, so you can start without a large contract
Plain-language reports your developers and leadership can both act on
Experience with startups, SaaS products and enterprise buyers worldwide
You own all code, reports and accounts
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does SOC 2 readiness take?
Usually 2 to 4 months for a startup, depending on existing controls. Type 2 then needs an observation period of 3 to 12 months.
How much does SOC 2 cost?
Readiness work typically costs $13,000 to $48,000 in total, plus auditor fees, which vary by firm and scope.
Do you perform the SOC 2 audit?
No. A licensed CPA firm performs it. We prepare you and support you during the audit.
SOC 2 or ISO 27001?
SOC 2 is common with US buyers; ISO 27001 with global and EU buyers. Many controls overlap.
Do you work with Vanta or Drata?
Yes. We do the engineering work those platforms flag.
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Walk Into Your Audit Ready
Tell us your framework and deadline, and we'll start with a gap assessment.