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

This is a podcast episode titled, SOC 2 Without the Stress: What Startups Should Do to Prepare. The summary for this episode is: <p>If your business handles customer data, SOC 2 is not optional.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</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 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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key takeaways:</strong></p><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><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode highlights:</strong></p><p>(00:00) SOC 2 preparation: More than just a checklist</p><p>(02:37) How GRC tools help in SOC 2 prep</p><p>(03:35) When to bring in consultants or advisors</p><p>(04:37) The role of an internal champion for SOC 2</p><p>(06:51) Preparation for Type 1 vs. Type 2</p><p>(07:46) The biggest mistakes startups make</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>