SOC 2 Type II Certification — Managed for Indian Businesses Going Global
End-to-end SOC 2 Type II audit management — Trust Services Criteria, controls implementation, readiness testing, and auditor liaison. No internal security team required.
6 months
Type II readiness
5 TSC
Trust Services Criteria
100%
First-audit pass rate
Named
Expert accountable
What's Included
Every step of SOC 2 Type II — managed end to end
SOC 2 Type II is a 6–12 month audit programme. It's not a one-time deliverable — it covers controls design, implementation, evidence collection across an observation period, and a third-party audit. NxgSecure manages every stage with a named expert accountable for your report.
Scoping
Define the right boundary for your audit
Identify which systems and services are in scope, which Trust Services Criteria apply (Security is always mandatory), and which subservice organisations need to be included. Scoping decisions directly affect audit cost and timeline.
Controls Design
Map controls to every TSC requirement
Design and document the controls that satisfy each TSC sub-criterion. NxgSecure uses a controls matrix aligned to AICPA's SOC 2 criteria — every criterion has an owner, evidence type, and operating effectiveness test.
Implementation
Deploy and operate controls for the observation period
SOC 2 Type II tests whether controls operated consistently over the observation period (typically 6 or 12 months). NxgSecure implements controls and collects evidence from day one so the clock starts on schedule.
Readiness Testing
Internal readiness review before the auditor arrives
A structured pre-audit assessment that identifies gaps in control operation and evidence before the auditor sees them. Every open finding is closed before audit commencement — no surprises.
Vendor Review
Third-party and subservice organisation review
SOC 2 requires you to assess the controls of vendors who provide services in scope. NxgSecure manages vendor risk reviews and documents subservice organisation reliance for the auditor.
Audit Liaison
CPA firm coordination and report delivery
NxgSecure selects and coordinates with a PCAOB-registered CPA firm, manages evidence requests, responds to auditor queries, and ensures the Type II report is delivered on the agreed date.
Who Needs It
When SOC 2 Type II is required — or strongly expected
SOC 2 is not mandatory under Indian law, but it is the standard security assurance framework for selling to US and global enterprise buyers.
SaaS companies going global
US enterprise buyers and VCs require SOC 2 Type II before onboarding any new vendor with access to customer data. Without it, deals stall at legal/security review.
IT services and BPOs processing US client data
Outsourcing contracts with US clients increasingly mandate SOC 2 as the baseline assurance. It replaces the one-off "security questionnaire" with a standing third-party report.
Fintech and payment processors
US and global payment networks and card schemes expect SOC 2 from processors and technology partners. It is complementary to PCI DSS and often required alongside it.
Healthcare technology companies
US healthcare customers require SOC 2 as evidence of controls around Protected Health Information (PHI) before any data processing agreement is signed.
Companies raising US or global venture capital
Institutional US investors increasingly require SOC 2 Type II as a condition of Series A and later rounds, particularly for B2B SaaS.
ISO 27001-certified companies adding North America coverage
ISO 27001 satisfies European and global buyers; SOC 2 is specifically designed for US enterprise buyers. Most companies doing both markets pursue both certifications.
The Audit Journey
Five stages from kickoff to Type II report
SOC 2 Type II follows a defined sequence with an observation period in the middle. NxgSecure manages every stage.
1
Scope & Kickoff
Define in-scope systems, applicable TSC, and CPA firm. Set observation period start date.
2
Controls Design
Map controls to all TSC sub-criteria. Assign owners, evidence types, and test procedures.
3
Observation Period
Controls operate. Evidence collected continuously. Vendor reviews completed.
4
Readiness Testing
Internal assessment of control operation and evidence completeness. Open findings closed.
5
Audit & Report
CPA firm fieldwork, evidence review, management assertions. Type II report delivered.
What You Get
What SOC 2 Type II actually unlocks for your business
The report is the starting point. Here is what SOC 2 Type II actually does for your growth.
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Win US enterprise deals
Remove the SOC 2 checkbox from every US enterprise RFP. Stop losing deals at security review — the Type II report answers the question before it's asked.
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Replace one-off security questionnaires
A SOC 2 Type II report replaces hundreds of hours of ad-hoc security questionnaire responses. Share the report once; most enterprise buyers accept it in lieu of a vendor assessment.
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Dual ISO 27001 + SOC 2 coverage
NxgSecure's control framework covers both ISO 27001:2022 Annex A and SOC 2 TSC simultaneously. Achieve both certifications without running two separate programmes.
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Pass Type II on the first attempt
NxgSecure's pre-audit readiness testing closes every gap before the CPA firm arrives. Our clients pass SOC 2 Type II first time.
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Accelerate enterprise sales cycles
Security review is the most common reason enterprise deals slow down. A current SOC 2 Type II report cuts weeks off sales cycles by letting legal and security teams self-serve.
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Maintain the report without a security team
NxgSecure handles ongoing controls monitoring, annual evidence collection, and subsequent Type II audits — so your report stays current without internal security headcount.
Frequently Asked Questions
SOC 2 questions answered
SOC 2 (System and Organisation Controls 2) is an audit framework developed by the AICPA that evaluates whether a service organisation's controls meet the Trust Services Criteria (TSC). Unlike ISO 27001, SOC 2 is not a certification — it is a third-party audit report. A SOC 2 Type II report covers a specific observation period (typically 6 or 12 months) and provides evidence that controls operated effectively throughout that period, not just at a point in time.
SOC 2 Type I reports on whether controls are designed appropriately at a single point in time. SOC 2 Type II reports on whether those controls operated effectively over an observation period — typically 6 or 12 months. Enterprise buyers almost always require Type II, since Type I only confirms design intent, not actual operation. NxgSecure manages Type II from day one, though some clients use Type I as a milestone while the Type II observation period runs.
For Indian companies starting from a low-control baseline, SOC 2 Type II readiness typically takes 3–4 months; the observation period then runs for 6 or 12 months before the CPA firm audits. Total calendar time from kickoff to first Type II report is typically 9–15 months. NxgSecure compresses the readiness phase and starts the observation clock as early as possible to minimise total time.
SOC 2 Type II costs in India include: (1) CPA firm audit fees — typically $8,000–$25,000 USD depending on scope and firm; (2) implementation costs — a full-time security resource runs ₹30–50 lakh per year; a consultant engagement typically costs ₹10–25 lakh; NxgSecure's managed service is priced as a monthly retainer covering both implementation and audit coordination. Contact us for a quote based on your system scope.
The AICPA defines five Trust Services Criteria: Security (CC — Common Criteria, mandatory for all SOC 2 audits), Availability (A), Processing Integrity (PI), Confidentiality (C), and Privacy (P). Most Indian SaaS and IT companies start with Security + Availability + Confidentiality. Privacy is added when handling regulated personal data. NxgSecure scopes the right TSC for your business during the kickoff phase.
ISO 27001 is a certification issued by an accredited certification body (BSI, TÜV SÜD, etc.) that is valid for 3 years with annual surveillance audits. SOC 2 is an audit report issued by a CPA firm, typically renewed annually. ISO 27001 is the preferred framework for European and global buyers; SOC 2 is the standard for US enterprise buyers. Many Indian companies doing both markets obtain both — NxgSecure's controls framework is designed to achieve both simultaneously.
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