SOC 2 Readiness Consulting for Canadian Startups
I get Canadian startups from zero to audit-ready without the big-firm overhead. I ran Humera through SOC 2 Type II across 76 controls myself, so I know what auditors actually ask for and where teams usually get stuck.
Audit-ready, without a full-time compliance hire.
Most SOC 2 projects stall because founders treat it like a badge you buy. It really isn't. It's ongoing work across engineering, HR, and infrastructure that has to hold up over the whole observation period. I run the readiness effort for you so your team can keep shipping.
Every engagement comes with my compliance workspace: an evidence register, risk register, policy management, and remediation tracking, with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and ISO 42001 pre-loaded. Your evidence stays organized the way auditors expect from day one.
Everything the engagement covers.
A clear path from where you are to done.
Scoping & gap analysis
We define the audit scope, systems, and Trust Services Criteria, then assess where you stand against every applicable control.
Control design & policies
I design controls that fit how your team actually works and deliver the policy set and procedures auditors expect.
Implementation & evidence
We stand up the tooling, collect evidence continuously, and drive remediation of gaps to closure across the observation window.
Audit & attestation
I help you select an auditor, coordinate fieldwork, respond to requests, and get you to a clean attestation.
Questions founders ask before we start.
How long does SOC 2 take?
SOC 2 Type I readiness is typically 6–10 weeks. Type II adds a 3–6 month observation period during which controls must operate consistently. I'll give you a realistic timeline after the initial gap analysis.
What's the difference between Type I and Type II?
Type I attests that your controls are designed correctly at a point in time. Type II attests that they operated effectively over a period of months. Most enterprise customers want Type II.
Do I need SOC 2 this early?
If deals are stalling on security reviews or you're selling to mid-market and enterprise, yes. I'll tell you honestly if you're better served by a lighter security baseline first.
Is compliance tooling included?
Yes. My compliance workspace (evidence register, risk register, policy management, remediation tracking) is included with every engagement, with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and ISO 42001 pre-loaded.
Do you only work with companies in Canada?
I'm based in Canada and work with Canadian startups across Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, and Calgary, but engagements are fully remote and I work with teams anywhere.
Get SOC 2 ready without slowing down your roadmap.
Tell me about your company and what's driving the timeline. I respond to every message personally.