2025 Requirements Guide

Data last verified: January 2025

SOC 2 Security Requirements

System and Organization Controls 2

AICPA framework for service organizations handling customer data

Penetration Testing Requirement

Not explicitly required, but 90% of auditors expect annual penetration testing

Get SOC 2 Compliant

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Frequency

Annual audit, Type I (point-in-time) or Type II (12-month period)

Penalties

Loss of customer trust, failed sales, no certification

Industries

SaaS, Fintech, Healthcare, Professional Services

Services for SOC 2 Compliance

Penetration Testing

Authorized simulated cyberattacks to evaluate security posture and identify exploitable vulnerabilities

Fractional Chief Information Security Officer providing strategic security leadership without full-time cost

$3K-$16K per month

Ongoing engagement

Security Awareness Training

Employee training program including phishing simulations and security best practices

$1-$6 per user/month

Ongoing program

Compliance Audit

Readiness assessment and gap analysis for security compliance frameworks

Research Methodology

Pricing data compiled from 127+ vendor quotes, 45+ customer interviews, and public RFP responses. Reviewed by security industry experts with 20+ years combined experience.

Last verified: January 2025 • Next update: April 2025

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