Trava Security

Some companies boast about earning their SOC 2 certification in just two months. While technically possible, that speed usually comes with stress, shortcuts, and costly tradeoffs. In this episode, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-joseph-a81394143/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marie Joseph</a>, Manager of Compliance Advisory at Trava, explains why true SOC 2 compliance takes more than 60 days. She breaks down the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 reports, outlines what a realistic timeline looks like, and highlights the team effort required to build a sustainable program. Whether you're starting from zero or in the process of certification, this is your SOC 2 reality check. Want to know what it really takes to get SOC 2 certified? Check out our blog, How To Prove SOC 2 Compliance, to see what goes into building a strong program and preparing for a successful audit. Read: https://travasecurity.com/proving-SOC2 Key takeaways:<ul><li>The difference between SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2&nbsp;</li><li>What a realistic SOC 2 timeline looks like</li><li>How team bandwidth, funding, and tools affect SOC 2 certification</li></ul> Episode highlights:(00:00) SOC 2 in two months: Myth or reality?(03:26) The SOC 2 certification process(06:29) Understanding SOC 2 Type 1 vs. Type 2(10:37) Factors affecting SOC 2 certification speed(11:58) Do you need SOC 2 for VC funding? Connect with the host:Jara Rowe’s LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jararowe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@jararowe</a> Connect with the guest:Marie Joseph’s LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-joseph-a81394143/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-joseph-a81394143/</a> Connect with Trava:Website - <a href="http://www.travasecurity.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.travasecurity.com</a>Blog -<a href="http://www.travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/blog</a>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/travasecurity/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@travasecurity</a>YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@travasecurity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@travasecurity</a>

Marie Joseph

Manager of Compliance Advisory at Trava Security

SOC 2 Certification in 60 Days? Here’s What They’re Not Telling You

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The Tea on Cybersecurity

The difference between SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2

What a realistic SOC 2 timeline looks like

How team bandwidth, funding, and tools affect SOC 2 certification

SOC 2 Certification in 60 Days? Here’s What They’re Not Telling You

Today's Host

Jara Rowe

Today's Guest

Marie Joseph