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How to Go from Zero to SOC 2 Type II in 90 Days with AI

Week-by-week plan to achieve SOC 2 Type II in 90 days with AI. Accelerate certification and close more deals.

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90 Days: Ambitious but Realistic

Traditional SOC 2 Type II takes 6-12 months. With AI and the right tools, you can do it in 90 days.

Weeks 1-2: Scoping & Gap Analysis

Choose criteria (Security + Availability), map infrastructure, run gap analysis, select CPA auditor.

Weeks 3-4: Policies & Procedures

Generate all required policies using AI: security, access control, encryption, incident response, BCP, change management, risk management, vendor management, training.

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Weeks 5-8: Control Implementation

Technical: MFA everywhere, encryption verified, centralized logging, monitoring, vulnerability scanning, automated backups.

Organizational: employee training, phishing simulation, access review, vendor contracts, incident response test, BCP test.

Weeks 9-12: Observation & Audit

Collect evidence, auditor tests controls and writes the report. Type II requires minimum 3-month observation — weeks 5-12 serve as both implementation and observation.

Cost: 90 Days vs 12 Months

Item12 months90 days AI
Internal time400-500h100-150h
Consultant€15-30k€0-10k
Lost deals while waitingSignificantMinimal

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