SOC 2 Timeline
SOC 2 Timeline for 10-50 Employees
Coordinating controls across squads and IT while keeping the audit calendar realistic.
Timeline anchors
Coordinating controls across squads and IT while keeping the audit calendar realistic.
- •How to run access reviews without slowing sprint cadence.
- •Scheduling observation windows to match renewals and big deals.
- •Reducing churn with clear owners and RACI.
How to stay on schedule
- Sequence pentests, policy approvals, and access reviews early.
- Hold weekly check-ins with control owners and your auditor.
- Lock observation start/end dates and keep evidence organized.
What extends the timeline
- Parallel projects competing for control owners’ time.
- Inconsistent change approvals across teams.
- Late alignment on observation window start/end dates.
FAQ
How long does SOC 2 take for SOC 2 Timeline for 10-50 Employees?
Timelines depend on readiness, tool stack, and how quickly you can gather evidence. Smaller teams can move faster by keeping scope lean and decisions centralized.
What slows SOC 2 timelines down?
Unclear ownership, missing evidence, and last-minute scope additions create churn. Align on systems in scope and assign owners early.
When should we start readiness?
Begin at least a few weeks before you want to sign an audit letter. That gives time to close gaps and plan observation windows.
How does Type II change the calendar?
Type II adds an observation period. Plan for control operation evidence across that window and buffer extra time for sampling.
Where do pentests fit in the schedule?
Schedule pentests before the observation window ends so remediation and retests are complete. Link findings to control evidence.
What should be parallelized?
Policies, tooling, and early evidence collection can run in parallel. Keep a weekly cadence to unblock owners quickly.