FAQ: How long does a SOC 1 take to complete?

FAQ: How long does a SOC 1 take to complete?

This depends on how prepared and how many resources an Organization has to dedicate to the project. The first time through, usually a readiness assessment would be performed, and then a SOC 1 Type 1, and take anywhere from 2 to 3 months. However, there are situations where it may take 6 to 12 months should an Organization not have the resources or sufficient priority assigned.

A Type 2 report takes about 2 months to complete, but, it may take a little longer during the first audit and become more efficient every year thereafter.

Additional FAQs

What is covered in the Availability criteria?

The availability criteria addresses how you go about ensuring the in-scope data and systems stay online and recoverability should go awry.

What is SSAE 18 (formerly SSAE 16)?

A SOC 1 Type 1 report typically costs on average anywhere between $10,000 and $20,000 USD, without the readiness assessment project which most Organizations benefit from and can be an

How often is a SOC 2 audit required?

SOC 2 Type II audits should be performed annually, however, there are times you may choose to perform them twice a year. Additionally, if recently completing a SOC 2 Type

When is SSAE-18 Effective?

SSAE-18 is effective for all reports issued after May 1, 2017.

SOC 1 or HITRUST?

The SOC 1 has a completely different purpose than HITRUST. Typically a company would perform both if they are a TPA processing medical claims and other claims, where, there is

SOC1 vs SOC2: Differences?

At a high-level, SOC1 is about financial controls, while SOC2 focuses on information security controls. They serve different end-user customers and stakeholders.

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