How Ready Are You
for SOC 2?

This SOC 2 readiness assessment evaluates your organization across the 10 areas auditors examine most frequently during a SOC 2 audit. Each question maps to specific Trust Services Criteria requirements — the same checklist your auditor will use.

The assessment covers access controls, security policies, change management processes, monitoring and logging, vendor management, incident response planning, and employee security training. These are the areas where startups pursuing SOC 2 compliance for the first time have the most gaps.

For deeper guidance on any of these areas, see our guides on SOC 2 compliance for startups, including step-by-step walkthroughs for building policies, collecting evidence, and preparing for your first audit.

Each question is scored based on how closely your current practices align with what a SOC 2 auditor expects to see. The assessment functions as a simplified gap analysis — identifying where your controls already meet Trust Services Criteria and where you have work to do.

Your readiness score is calculated as a percentage of the maximum possible score across all 10 areas. A score above 80% means you're close to audit-ready. Between 55\u201380% means you have a strong foundation but need to address specific gaps. Below 55% means there's meaningful work ahead — but that's normal for companies doing SOC 2 for the first time.

Timeline and cost estimates are calibrated to your company size and stage. These reflect typical ranges we've seen across hundreds of startups — your actual experience may vary based on complexity, auditor choice, and how quickly gaps are addressed.