Type 1
Evaluates whether an organization's controls are designed properly at a single point in time.
SOC 2
Cstream automates evidence collection, continuously monitors your controls, and keeps your organization audit-ready for SOC 2.
What is it
SOC 2 is a security and compliance framework developed by the AICPA that evaluates how well a company protects customer data. It is built around five Trust Services Criteria - security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. SOC 2 is one of the most commonly requested security certifications by B2B buyers, especially enterprise customers, before signing a contract.
Evaluates whether an organization's controls are designed properly at a single point in time.
Evaluates whether those controls operate effectively over a period of time, typically 3 to 12 months.
Most enterprise buyers require SOC 2 Type 2 because it demonstrates ongoing operating effectiveness rather than simply having controls documented.
How we help
Winning enterprise deals often starts with SOC 2. Cstream keeps you audit-ready, so trust isn't a bottleneck.
Cstream integrates with your cloud, HR, and identity systems to capture audit evidence continuously, eliminating manual screenshot collection entirely.
Cstream checks controls continuously, rather than only before an audit, helping you identify issues before they become audit findings.
Produce polished, auditor-ready reports on demand, replacing manual evidence assembly with a streamlined, repeatable process.
Cstream collaborates directly with your audit firm, accelerating review cycles and reducing friction throughout the examination.
Maintain visibility into the security posture of vendors and subprocessors across your environment, meeting the standard auditors now expect.
Deploy auditor-ready policy templates, refined for your organization and implemented in minutes, without building your security policy library from the ground up.
Related frameworks
Already working on PCI DSS, ISO 27001, or HIPAA? Cstream maps your existing controls to SOC 2 and other major frameworks, so you don't have to start from scratch each time.
Frequently asked questions
SOC 2 Type 1 can take a few weeks. Type 2 requires an observation period of 3 to 12 months because it demonstrates that your controls operate effectively over time, not just on paper.
Type 1 evaluates whether your controls are designed correctly at a single point in time. Type 2 evaluates whether those same controls operated effectively and consistently over a period of months. Most enterprise buyers require Type 2.
SOC 2 costs vary depending on the audit firm, company size, scope, and complexity. A typical SOC 2 engagement can range from approximately $10,000 to $60,000 or more when audit and compliance costs are considered.
No. Platforms like Cstream automate evidence collection and control monitoring, allowing many companies to manage SOC 2 with a dedicated internal owner rather than a large compliance team.
Yes. Cstream maps SOC 2 controls to ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and other major frameworks, allowing organizations to expand their compliance coverage without starting over.
SOC 2 Type 2 requires ongoing monitoring to maintain compliance year over year. Cstream continuously monitors your controls and evidence, helping make renewal audits faster and reducing the need to repeat the work from the beginning.
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