SOC 2 compliance, explained. Guides and posts from the team behind avow.https://soc2.sh/https://soc2.sh/blog/first-soc2-type-ii-audit/https://soc2.sh/blog/first-soc2-type-ii-audit/A step-by-step walkthrough of your first SOC 2 Type 2 audit: scoping, the observation period, evidence requests, sampling, exceptions, and the report.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://soc2.sh/blog/how-long-does-soc2-take/https://soc2.sh/blog/how-long-does-soc2-take/How long does SOC 2 take? Readiness runs 4-8 weeks, Type I follows fast, Type II needs a 3-12 month window. See the real phases and how to compress them.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://soc2.sh/blog/how-much-does-soc2-cost/https://soc2.sh/blog/how-much-does-soc2-cost/SOC 2 cost in 2026 breaks into audit firm fees, compliance tooling, a pen test, and staff time. See realistic ranges, the drivers, and how to cut your total.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://soc2.sh/blog/soc2-mistakes-startups-make/https://soc2.sh/blog/soc2-mistakes-startups-make/SOC 2 for startups: the 5 most common mistakes -- over-scoping the TSC, spreadsheet evidence chaos, choosing the auditor last -- and a fix for each.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://soc2.sh/blog/soc2-vs-iso-27001/https://soc2.sh/blog/soc2-vs-iso-27001/SOC 2 vs ISO 27001 compared: attestation report vs certification, US vs international, flexible criteria vs prescriptive ISMS -- plus when to do both.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT