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For companies handling sensitive customer data, achieving SOC 2 compliance is critical—but the traditional process can take months of effort, countless resources, and extensive documentation. The good news? Drata & Axipro revolutionizes SOC 2 compliance, enabling organizations to become audit-ready in weeks instead of months.
SOC 2 compliance is not just a certification but a framework that ensures organizations have the proper security controls to safeguard customer data. Businesses that achieve SOC 2 compliance demonstrate their commitment to security, building trust with clients and partners. However, the process can be challenging, especially for companies unfamiliar with the extensive security requirements.
This blog explores how Axipro & Drata simplifies the SOC 2 journey with automation, expert support, and continuous compliance monitoring, ensuring businesses can secure their customer data efficiently.
Outline
What Is SOC 2 and Why Does It Matter
Understanding SOC 2 Compliance
Types of SOC 2 Audits
How Axipro + Drata Makes SOC 2 Compliance Fast and Seamless
Key Benefits of Axipro + Drata’s SOC 2 Solution
➔ Comprehensive Risk Assessment
➔ Robust Control Implementation
➔ Seamless Documentation Management
➔ Pre-Assessment Readiness
➔ Efficient Audit & Compliance Process
➔ End-to-End Compliance & Management
The 8 Steps to Fast-Track SOC 2 Compliance with Axipro + Drata
Step 1: Meet Your Dedicated Account Manager
Step 2: Scan and Secure Your Cloud Infrastructure
Step 3: Create Your Compliance Policies
Step 4: Train Employees on Security & Privacy Best Practices
Step 5: Assess and Manage Vendor Risk
Step 6: Complete the SOC 2 Readiness Assessment
Step 7: Complete the SOC 2 Audit
Step 8: Maintain SOC 2 Compliance with Continuous Monitoring
Get SOC 2 Ready Today!
What Is SOC 2 and Why Does It Matter?
SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is a cybersecurity compliance framework for service and technology providers handling customer data. Developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), SOC 2 ensures companies implement robust security controls to protect sensitive information.
Understanding SOC 2 Compliance
SOC 2 compliance focuses on five Trust Service Criteria (TSC), which include:
- Security – Protecting systems against unauthorized access and breaches.
- Availability – Ensuring systems are operational and accessible to customers when needed.
- Processing Integrity – Guaranteeing that data processing is accurate, timely, and authorized.
- Confidentiality – Ensuring sensitive data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
- Privacy – Protecting personal information according to relevant regulations.
Types of SOC 2 Audits
SOC 2 compliance comes in two variations:
Audit Type | Audit Period | Audit Description |
SOC 2 Type I | Point in time | Evaluates security processes at a specific moment. |
SOC 2 Type II | 3 – 12 months | Assesses the ongoing effectiveness of security controls over time. |
SOC 2 compliance helps organizations build customer trust, enhance data protection, and meet regulatory requirements. However, achieving it can be complex and time-consuming—unless you leverage automation with Drata & Axipro.
How Drata & Axipro Makes SOC 2 Compliance Fast and Seamless
Traditional SOC 2 processes require organizations to manage over 200 security controls, leading to a resource-heavy and lengthy audit preparation. Axipro & Drata simplifies this process into eight streamlined steps, leveraging automation, expert guidance, and real-time monitoring.
Key Benefits of Axipro + Drata’s SOC 2 Solution
→ Comprehensive Risk Assessment: Identify potential vulnerabilities and threats with a thorough risk assessment, ensuring your systems are safeguarded against risks from the start.
→ Robust Control Implementation: Implement essential controls, including access management, encryption, and continuous monitoring, to mitigate identified risks and strengthen security.
→ Seamless Documentation Management: Maintain well-documented policies, processes, and controls—critical for audit readiness and demonstrating compliance.
→ Pre-Assessment Readiness: Evaluate your audit preparedness with a pre-assessment, allowing you to identify and address gaps before the official audit.
→ Efficient Audit & Compliance Process: Engage certified auditors to assess your SOC 2 compliance, ensuring adherence to trust service criteria while streamlining the entire audit process.
→ End-to-End Compliance & Management: From risk management and training to supplier oversight, CPA management, audits, inspections, and deviation handling—our solution simplifies compliance for seamless security and regulatory adherence.
By combining Axipro’s expertise with Drata’s cutting-edge automation, companies save time, strengthen security, and achieve SOC 2 with minimal effort.
The 8 Steps to Fast-Track SOC 2 Compliance with Axipro & Drata
Step 1: Meet Your Dedicated Account Manager
Axipro assigns a compliance expert to each organization, ensuring that companies receive personalized guidance throughout the compliance journey. This account manager helps outline a clear roadmap, identifies key compliance gaps, and provides strategic recommendations to accelerate the SOC 2 process.
Step 2: Scan and Secure Your Cloud Infrastructure
SOC 2 compliance requires strong security controls across cloud environments. Drata’s automated scanning tools analyze the organization’s cloud infrastructure, identifying potential risks, misconfigurations, and security vulnerabilities. This ensures that security measures are in place before beginning the audit process.
Step 3: Create Your Compliance Policies
Organizations need to establish documented security policies covering data protection, access control, incident response, and more. Axipro & Drata provides pre-built policy templates that align with SOC 2 requirements, allowing businesses to customize and implement them seamlessly.
Step 4: Train Employees on Security & Privacy Best Practices
Human error remains one of the most significant security risks. Axipro & Drata’s platform automates employee security training, ensuring that all team members understand SOC 2 best practices and compliance responsibilities. Regular training reduces security breaches and enhances overall organizational security awareness.
Step 5: Assess and Manage Vendor Risk
Third-party vendors can introduce security vulnerabilities. Drata & Axipro’s vendor risk management tools assess and monitor third-party security practices, ensuring compliance across all business partnerships. This helps organizations mitigate potential security threats from external vendors.
Step 6: Complete the SOC 2 Readiness Assessment
Organizations must evaluate their compliance readiness before undergoing an official SOC 2 audit. Axipro & Drata’s automated assessments highlight compliance gaps, providing actionable recommendations to address security weaknesses before the formal audit process begins.
Step 7: Complete the SOC 2 Audit
Axipro’s compliance team works closely with third-party auditors to facilitate a smooth and efficient audit process. They ensure all necessary documentation is in place, reducing delays and maximizing the likelihood of a successful SOC 2 report.
Step 8: Maintain SOC 2 Compliance with Continuous Monitoring
SOC 2 compliance doesn’t end with the audit—it requires ongoing monitoring to maintain security best practices. Drata’s real-time compliance monitoring tools detect deviations from SOC 2 standards, send alerts, and generate regular reports, helping businesses maintain compliance effortlessly.
Get SOC 2 Ready Today!
Achieving SOC 2 compliance no longer needs to be a lengthy, complex process. With Drata & Axipro, you can streamline security, automate compliance tasks, and confidently secure customer data.
Schedule a demo today and fast-track your SOC 2 compliance journey!
