Pass Your Next Enterprise Security Review Without the $15K Consultant
Your first enterprise deal is worth $50K–$500K in ARR. Don't lose it because you didn't have a security policy ready.
The 27-point SOC 2 readiness checklist that shows you exactly what enterprise buyers are looking for — and which 8 things to do first. Free.
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What the free checklist covers
27 SOC 2 readiness items, prioritized
Not a generic list. Organized by what enterprise buyers check first, second, and third — so you know exactly where to spend your time.
3 things you can do this week
Quick wins that immediately make you look more credible in security reviews. No engineering work required.
Skip the $10K compliance trap
Most SaaS startups overspend on compliance prep they didn't need yet. This checklist shows you what actually matters at your stage.
What's inside the checklist
27 items across 3 priority tiers. Tier 1 is what enterprise buyers check first — start there.
8 must-have items
What buyers check in the first 5 minutes
- Information Security Policy
- Data encryption (transit + rest)
- Access control documentation
- Incident response plan
- Employee security training
- Vendor management process
- Privacy policy & DPA
- Change management process
10 credibility builders
Separates serious from amateur
- Risk assessment framework
- Business continuity plan
- Data classification scheme
- Network security controls
- Logging & monitoring
- Physical security policy
- Secure development lifecycle
- Backup & recovery procedures
- Acceptable use policy
- Asset inventory
9 advanced items
When you're ready for formal SOC 2
- Penetration testing schedule
- Board oversight documentation
- Compliance monitoring program
- Third-party audit readiness
- Cryptographic key management
- Data retention policy
- Disaster recovery testing
- Security metrics & KPIs
- Subprocessor management
Why SaaS startups need SOC 2 readiness
Enterprise buyers evaluate SaaS vendors on security posture before signing contracts. A SOC 2 readiness checklist helps startups identify compliance gaps, prioritize security controls, and respond confidently to security questionnaires — without hiring a consultant or buying expensive GRC software.
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