SOC 2 Audit Readiness in
Less Than 4 Weeks
How Nexeris helped Golden achieve SOC 2 Type 1 compliance and secure customer trust in record time
Client
Golden
Industry
Technology
Compliance
SOC 2 Type 1
The Challenge
Golden, a leading volunteer management software company, faced a critical business challenge: customer requests for a SOC 2 report within 30 days. Without this compliance certification, they risked losing key contracts and market opportunities.
The Pressure Was On: Golden had recently purchased a GRC platform to manage their SOC 2 efforts, but the platform needed to be properly configured, and the provided template policies, procedures, and control language required extensive tailoring to align with Golden’s unique operations and the SOC 2 criteria.
The company needed immediate expertise to transform generic compliance templates into an effective, audit-ready security program that accurately reflected their operational reality.
The Solution
Nexeris deployed a comprehensive, accelerated approach to prepare Golden for their SOC 2 Type 1 audit:
Gap Assessment Workbook: We created a detailed gap assessment to track readiness for the SOC 2 audit, mapping controls to policies to ensure comprehensive coverage of the security program.
Corrective Action Plan: From the gap assessment, we produced a targeted corrective action plan to guide Golden’s preparation efforts for their Type 1 audit.
Policy Tailoring: We reviewed and tailored each generic GRC platform policy in depth to accurately reflect Golden’s security program and its unique organizational aspects, ensuring they effectively met SOC 2 requirements and controls.
The Results
SOC 2
Type 1 Certified
Golden successfully prepared for and passed their SOC 2 Type 1 Audit in less than four weeks (June 16 – July 11, 2024), achieving their critical compliance goal within the aggressive customer deadline.
Full Gap Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation identifying all compliance gaps and requirements
Tailored Policies
Customized GRC platform policies to effectively cover all requirements and controls
Contracts Secured
Met customer compliance requirements and maintained business relationships
Program Clarity
Established a clear roadmap for ongoing security program growth and maturity
Client Perspective
"Nexeris helped us gain clarity for our security program's growth needs and also took the time to properly understand our needs to ensure our ongoing success."
— Golden Leadership Team
Volunteer Management Software
Key Takeaways
GRC Platform Limitations: Off-the-shelf GRC platforms often provide ineffective policy templates that don’t capture the full scope of your security program or accurately reflect your organization’s actual controls and processes.
Expert Review Essential: It is imperative that GRC platform-provided services and templates are thoroughly reviewed by experienced professionals—don’t rely on them to get everything right without customization.
Speed Without Compromise: With the right expertise and focused approach, achieving SOC 2 compliance in compressed timeframes is possible without sacrificing quality or effectiveness.
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