SOC 2 Compliancefor CISOs
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Head of Compliance Strategy • CPA, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
Key SOC 2 Priorities for CISOs
As a CISO, your focus on SOC 2 is unique. Here are the core areas where you can provide the most impact and where common pitfalls occur.
Control Mapping
Map controls to multiple frameworks.
Risk Assessment
Continuous risk monitoring process.
Vendor Governance
Robust vendor risk program.
Continuous Monitoring
Shift from point-in-time audits.
Raphael N
Head of Compliance Strategy
Raphael leads go-to-market compliance strategy for high-growth SaaS and AI teams. With over a decade of experience across Big Four firms and fintech startups, he specializes in translating complex SOC 2 requirements into automated, engineering-friendly workflows.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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