SOC 2 and NIST CSF readiness

SOC 2, without the scramble.

Gap assessment, roadmap, policies, and auditor coordination.

SOC 2 and NIST CSF readiness is the work of getting your security program from where it is to something an auditor will attest to and a customer will accept. AZEN runs the gap assessment, builds the roadmap and the policies, picks and coordinates the auditor, and prepares your team for the audit. It is led by a CISO who has taken programs through this before, for companies with 30 to 500 people. Most teams do not need more tools. They need someone to own the program.

What is included

Everything below is owned by AZEN, not handed back to your team as a to-do list.

  • A gap assessment against SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria or the NIST CSF
  • A prioritized roadmap tied to your real risk, not a checklist
  • Policies and controls written to fit how your team actually works
  • Auditor selection and coordination end to end
  • Evidence collection set up so the audit is not a fire drill
  • Your team prepared for auditor interviews

How it works

01

Talk

What is driving the requirement, the deadline, and the scope. A call to set expectations honestly.

02

Assess

Gap assessment and a roadmap with dates, owners, and the shortest credible path to attestation.

03

Lead

Policies, controls, evidence, and auditor coordination, owned through the audit.

Who it is for

Companies facing a customer or investor SOC 2 requirement for the first time, and teams whose readiness has stalled because no one owns it.

What you get

An audit you are prepared for and a program built to satisfy adversaries, not just auditors.

Questions, answered

Do you also handle NIST CSF and ISO 27001?

Yes. The engagement is framed to your target, whether that is SOC 2 Type 1 or Type 2, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, or a customer's specific requirement.

How long does SOC 2 readiness take?

A focused team can reach Type 1 readiness in roughly 90 days depending on starting point. Type 2 then requires an observation window. The first call gives you a realistic timeline for your situation.

Do we need to buy a compliance platform?

Not necessarily. AZEN will tell you honestly whether a platform earns its cost for your size, rather than defaulting to one.

Facing this right now?

Tell me the situation and the deadline. You will get a straight answer on fit and timing on the first call.

You work directly with Alon. Reply within one business day. Free and confidential.