SOC 2 Compliance & Fixed-Fee Audits
If you’re building something amazing inAustin’s fast-growing tech scene, chances are someone’s already asked, “Can you send us your SOC 2?” Whether you’re a SaaS startup, data platform, MSP, or healthcare tech innovator, a SOC 2 report has become the price of entry for landing big deals and scaling with confidence.
That’s where NDB comes in. We’re a nationally recognized CPA firm that offers fixed-fee SOC 2 audits designed specifically for companies like yours—fast-moving, cloud-native, and focused on growth.
With a streamlined, four-phase process and deep experience working in tools like Drata, Vanta, and Secureframe, we help Austin companies go from “SOC what?” to fully compliant without the complexity (or surprise invoices).
Why SOC 2 Matters in the Austin Tech Scene
Austin is packed with innovative startups, growing SaaS companies, and VC-backed disruptors. Whether you’re closing your first enterprise contract or prepping for your Series A, SOC 2 compliance shows your customers and investors that you take security seriously.
SOC 2 is all about demonstrating that you’ve got the right controls in place to protect customer data. It’s based on five core criteria: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy.
There are two types:
- SOC 2 Type 1: Confirms your controls are in place on a given date.
- SOC 2 Type 2: Shows those controls actually worked over time.
More and more Austin companies are being asked for a SOC 2 report—especially when dealing with enterprise clients, regulated industries, or data-sensitive platforms. We’ll help you get there quickly and affordably—with zero guesswork.
Our Four-Phase SOC 2 Process
Simple, Streamlined, and Fixed-Fee
At NDB, we break down the SOC 2 process into four clear phases.Every step is included in one transparent fixed fee—no hourly charges, no inflated invoices, no confusion.
Phase 1: Scoping & Readiness (Getting Your Bearings)
First, we figure out what you need. That means:
- Scoping your SOC 2 report based on your services and systems
- Reviewing your existing security controls
- Identifying any gaps or weaknesses
- Building a roadmap to get you audit-ready
This is the “discovery phase,” and it’s critical—especially if this is your first SOC 2 audit. We don’t charge extra for it. It’s part of the package.
Phase 2: Remediation (Fixing What Needs Fixing)
Next, we help you close the gaps we identified. That could mean:
- Writing or refining your security policies
- Improving access controls, backups, logging, or encryption
- Making sure your systems are doing what SOC 2 requires
- Guiding your team as you prep evidence and clean up processes
Whether you’re working manually or using a tool like Drata, Vanta, or Secureframe, we jump right in and help you get it done. Still included in your fixed fee.
Phase 3: SOC 2 Type 1 Audit (Your First Official Report)
Now you’re ready for the real deal. We perform your SOC 2 Type 1 audit, which includes:
- Testing your controls as of a specific date
- Reviewing evidence
- Answering your questions throughout the process
- Delivering your signed SOC 2 Type 1 report
This is often the fastest way to show customers and partners that you're serious about security—even if you’re still early in the game.
Phase 4: SOC 2 Type 2 Audit (Proving Consistent Security)
If Type 1 is your quick win, Type 2 is the long-term proof. It shows your controls didn’t just look good once—they actually worked over a 6–12 month period.
We help you by:
- Checking in during the monitoring period
- Making sure evidence is collected correctly and on time
- Performing the audit when the review window ends
- Delivering a clean, professional SOC 2 Type 2 report
Type 2 is what most mature customers (especially big enterprise ones) expect. And we include everything—start to finish—in one fixed-fee quote.
Already Using Drata, Vanta, or Secureframe?
Even Better.
We love working inside tools like Drata, Vanta, and Secureframe. If you’re using one, we’ll meet you there.
That means:
- Reviewing evidence directly inside your platform
- Avoiding duplicate requests
- Helping you get the most out of your compliance automation investment
- Saving your team time, effort, and stress
We’re platform-agnostic and tool-friendly. If you’re not using one yet, we’ll help you decide if it makes sense.
