SOC 2 for Startups: Strategies to Reduce Costs, Enhance Efficiency, and Achieve Compliance

SOC 2 compliance can be a powerful driver of growth—helping startups build credibility, win over enterprise buyers, and accelerate deals. But for small teams focused on product development, navigating the compliance journey can feel overwhelming.

In this session, Matthew Roy, a seasoned security and compliance expert, breaks down exactly what startups need to know to confidently tackle SOC 2. From understanding the framework to prepping for audits, you’ll get a no-fluff, practical guide to making compliance manageable—without derailing your momentum.

Whether you’re just beginning your compliance journey or looking to streamline it, this session delivers insights you can act on immediately.

You’ll learn:

• What SOC 2 entails and how the audit process really works

• How to choose between a Type I and Type II report

• Typical timelines—and how to accelerate them

• What to expect from your auditor and how to get ready

• How Secureframe’s platform and team can simplify the entire process