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

This is a podcast episode titled, SOC 2 Certification in 60 Days? Here’s What They’re Not Telling You. The summary for this episode is: <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're starting from zero or in the process of certification, this is your SOC 2 reality check.</p><p><br></p><p>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</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key takeaways:</strong></p><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><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode highlights:</strong></p><p>(00:00) SOC 2 in two months: Myth or reality?</p><p>(03:26) The SOC 2 certification process</p><p>(06:29) Understanding SOC 2 Type 1 vs. Type 2</p><p>(10:37) Factors affecting SOC 2 certification speed</p><p>(11:58) Do you need SOC 2 for VC funding?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with the host:</strong></p><p>Jara Rowe’s LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jararowe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@jararowe</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with the guest:</strong></p><p>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> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Trava:</strong></p><p>Website - <a href="http://www.travasecurity.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.travasecurity.com</a></p><p>Blog -<a href="http://www.travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/blog</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/travasecurity/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@travasecurity</a></p><p>YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@travasecurity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@travasecurity</a></p>