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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