Our Mission
We believe SOC 2 compliance shouldn't be a "black box" for early-stage startups. RiscLens was built to provide clarity, transparency, and deterministic guidance before you commit to expensive audits.
Why we built RiscLens
Navigating the world of SOC 2 often feels like a choice between two extremes: expensive, opaque manual audits or "push-button" automation platforms that promise more than they deliver.
Founders and engineering leaders are often left asking:"How much will this actually cost? How long will it take? And what gaps do we actually have to fix before an auditor arrives?"
RiscLens was created as an independent resource to answer those questions. We aren't an auditor, and we aren't a compliance platform. We are a planning tool designed to help you benchmark your readiness using the same logic auditors use, without the sales pressure.
Our Methodology
"Transparency is our core control. We publish our logic so you can verify our results."
Read our full Editorial & Data Policy →Deterministic Scoring
Unlike AI-driven tools that provide probabilistic guesses, RiscLens uses a deterministic, rules-based algorithm. Your readiness score is derived from explicit weights applied to your inputs—company size, data types, and current controls. Every point in your score can be traced back to a specific requirement in the Trust Service Criteria.
Real-World Benchmarking
Our cost estimates and timelines are informed by market data from hundreds of SOC 2 engagements across various industries. We include not just the "sticker price" of an auditor, but the hidden costs of compliance tooling and internal engineering effort.
Privacy by Design
We believe your compliance posture is your business. RiscLens does not require a login or account creation to get a score. We collect only what is necessary to calculate your report, and we never sell your data to vendors or auditors.
Leadership & Expertise
Built by veterans of the audit, security, and privacy industry.
Raphael Ngare
Head of Compliance Strategy (CPA, CISA)
Over a decade of experience across Big Four firms and fintech startups, specializing in translating complex SOC 2 requirements into automated, engineering-friendly workflows.
Kevin Anderson
Principal Security Engineer (CISSP, CISM)
Security engineer turned GRC specialist focused on mapping cloud-native infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP) to modern compliance frameworks.
Sarah Levin
Privacy & Data Advisor (CIPP/US, JD)
Privacy attorney and data protection specialist ensuring our readiness tools account for global regulatory landscapes like GDPR and HIPAA.
Our Advisory Board
RiscLens is supported by an advisory group of active CPAs from leading tech-focused audit firms, ensuring our data and calculators reflect current market pricing and auditor expectations.
About RiscLens
Our mission is to provide transparency and clarity to early-stage technology companies navigating the complexities of SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) compliance.
Who we serve
Built specifically for early-stage and growing technology companies—SaaS, fintech, and healthcare tech—preparing for their first SOC 2 audit or responding to enterprise customer requirements.
What we provide
Clarity before commitment. We help teams understand realistic cost ranges, timeline expectations, and common gaps before they engage auditors or expensive compliance vendors.
Our Boundaries
We do not provide legal advice, audit services, or certifications. Our assessments support internal planning—they are not a substitute for professional compliance guidance.
SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is a voluntary compliance standard for service organizations, developed by the AICPA, which specifies how organizations should manage customer data based on the Trust Services Criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
About RiscLens FAQs
What is RiscLens and SOC 2 readiness planning?
RiscLens and SOC 2 readiness planning helps organizations understand and demonstrate their security and compliance posture. RiscLens provides data-driven insights, benchmarks, and guidance so you can plan audits and vendor due diligence with confidence.
How does RiscLens use data for About RiscLens?
We analyze public security signals, trust centers, and disclosed certifications to give you an objective view. Our methodology is transparent and deterministic—scores and recommendations are based on explicit criteria, not black-box algorithms.
Is the information on this page updated?
We refresh our data regularly and surface "Updated" or "Last verified" where relevant. For the most current compliance status of a specific vendor, always confirm with their trust center or security team.
Who is About RiscLens for?
This resource is for founders, security leads, and procurement teams who need to benchmark compliance, compare options, or conduct vendor due diligence. We focus on practical, actionable guidance without sales pressure.
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