Compliance
SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS and GDPR readiness: what each framework asks for and how to get audit-ready.
Does SOC 2 Require a Penetration Test?
SOC 2 does not strictly require a penetration test, but auditors and customers usually expect one. What to test, when to test and what the report should include.
· 5 min read
ComplianceHow to Tell Customers Your SOC 2 Is Underway (and Use It to Win Deals)
How to tell customers your SOC 2 is underway but not yet complete: what you can share, what you must not claim, a sample email and how to use SOC 2 in sales.
· 7 min read
ComplianceISO 27001 vs SOC 2: Which One Do You Need?
ISO 27001 vs SOC 2 compared: certification vs attestation, who asks for each, cost and timeline, how much they overlap and which to do first.
· 6 min read
ComplianceSOC 1 vs SOC 2 (and SOC 3): Which SOC Report Do You Need?
SOC 1 vs SOC 2 explained: what each SOC report covers, how SOC 3 differs, Type I vs Type II, a side-by-side comparison table and who needs which report.
· 7 min read
ComplianceSOC 2 for UK Startups: Do You Need It, and Where to Start?
Why UK startups selling to US customers get asked for SOC 2, how it compares with ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials, and a practical route to your first report.
· 5 min read
ComplianceSOC 2 Is Adding AI Criteria: What the AICPA's 2026 Proposal Means for SaaS Companies
The AICPA proposed new AI points of focus for SOC 2 in October 2026: AI governance, model monitoring, prompt manipulation and data poisoning. What changes and when.
· 5 min read
ComplianceWhat Is PCI Compliance? The PCI Data Security Standard Explained
What PCI compliance means, who must comply, the 12 PCI DSS requirements, merchant levels, SAQ vs ROC, how to shrink your scope and the most common v4.0.1 gaps.
· 8 min read
ComplianceWhat Is SOC 2 Compliance? A Plain-English Guide
What SOC 2 compliance means, who needs it, Type I vs Type II, how long it takes and what a SOC 2 audit costs. A plain-English guide for SaaS and fintech teams.
· 8 min read