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SOC 2 when nobody on your team is a security person

Plain-language SOC 2 for founders without a security background — what SOC 2 is, why enterprises require it, and how to get certified without a CISO.

Apr 20, 2026SimpleAudit Team

9 min read

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SOC 2 Basics

Enterprise GRC Platforms Are Overkill for Seed-Stage Startups (And I Have the $24K Receipt to Prove It)

I demoed Vanta and Drata before my SOC 2 — and paid $24K elsewhere instead. Here's why seed-stage startups don't need enterprise GRC automation.

Apr 10, 2026SimpleAudit Team

9 min read

Audit Preparation

SOC 2 Evidence Collection: What No One Tells You About the 12-Month Grind

My Teams recordings auto-deleted mid-audit. Here's the 12-month evidence-collection discipline that survives a real SOC 2 observation period.

Mar 17, 2026SimpleAudit Team

15 min read

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SOC 2 Basics

Skip SOC 2 Type 1 — Here's Why You Should Go Straight to Type 2

Skip SOC 2 Type 1. A signed attestation letter mid-Type-2 unblocks deals just as fast, costs less, and proves real security from day one.

Mar 10, 2026SimpleAudit Team

9 min read

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SOC 2 Basics

SOC 2 Compliance Checklist for Startups & SMBs

A step-by-step SOC 2 prep guide for startup founders and small business owners — scope, policies, controls, evidence, and what auditors actually look ...

Mar 5, 2026SimpleAudit Team

11 min read