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Guides

Each guide leads with a direct answer, labels every source and shows when it was last verified.

SOC 2

What SOC 2 readiness actually involves

The Trust Services Criteria, who issues the report, and the work before the examination.

SOC 2 Type 1 vs Type 2

Point in time or period of time, with published timelines and fees.

ISO 27001

ISO 27001 readiness and certification

The 2022 standard, 93 Annex A controls, the certification cycle and the 2025 transition.

SOC 2 vs ISO 27001

Attestation or certificate: the differences that shape your choice.

Tools, data and platforms

Readiness assessment

Thirteen areas, a readiness band and what to fix first. Private and free.

Cost & Readiness Index

Published SOC 2 and ISO 27001 cost figures, attributed and dated.

Compliance automation platforms

What nine platforms say they do, and whether they publish prices.

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