Trava Security

If your business handles customer data, SOC 2 is not optional. It may not be on your radar today, but it will be soon. And when that time comes, how early you started will make all the difference. 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 what it takes to prepare for SOC 2 certification. She shares what early prep should look like, how to make the audit less stressful, and why every company’s compliance checklist is unique. Whether you're just starting or already deep in the process, this conversation will help you avoid the most common mistakes and take SOC 2 seriously before you’re forced to. Want to make your SOC 2 prep more efficient without slowing down your team? Check out our blog, How To Get SOC 2 Certified Without Slowing Down Your Engineering Team, for practical tips on preparing smart, staying organized, and keeping your business moving while you get audit-ready: <a href="https://travasecurity.com/soc-2-without-slowing-down" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://travasecurity.com/soc-2-without-slowing-down</a> Key takeaways:<ul><li>What most startups get wrong about SOC 2 prep</li><li>Why starting early sets you up for a smoother SOC 2 journey</li><li>How GRC tools and consultants help you prepare for audits</li></ul> Episode highlights:(00:00) SOC 2 preparation: More than just a checklist(02:37) How GRC tools help in SOC 2 prep(03:35) When to bring in consultants or advisors(04:37) The role of an internal champion for SOC 2(06:51) Preparation for Type 1 vs. Type 2(07:46) The biggest mistakes startups make 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

SOC 2 Without the Stress: What Startups Should Do to Prepare

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Cybersecurity—a word we hear all the time, but do you really know what it means? The Tea on Cybersecurity breaks it down without the confusing jargon. We spill the truth about security and compliance in a way that is easy to understand and actually useful. Perfect for SaaS startups and small to medium sized businesses starting their journey in cybersecurity and compliance. We've learned to keep it short -15-30 minutes per episode - so you get the facts and none of the fluff.

The Tea on Cybersecurity

How GRC tools and consultants help you prepare for audits

What most startups get wrong about SOC 2 prep

Why starting early sets you up for a smoother SOC 2 journey

SOC 2 Without the Stress: What Startups Should Do to Prepare

Today's Host

Jara Rowe

Today's Guest

Marie Joseph