SOC 2 & Compliance
Readiness.
Audit-Ready.
Cybersecurity compliance services are structured programs that align an organization's security controls, policies, and evidence with recognized standards — SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS — so that auditors, customers, and regulators can independently verify your security posture. SOC 2 is the dominant standard for US-based SaaS and cloud service providers, requiring an independent CPA firm to assess your Trust Service Criteria controls against AICPA requirements.
Armour Cybersecurity guides organizations from initial gap assessment through independent certification across SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and more. A structured, practical path to compliance, built by military-trained advisors with Big 4 experience.
From Gap Analysis
to Certified.
Organizations are increasingly required to demonstrate formal compliance with information security standards. Customers, partners, and regulators want evidence, not assurances. Armour Cybersecurity's Integrated Compliance Audit Program takes you from your current state to certified, with expert guidance at every step.
Rather than producing a theoretical gap report and leaving you to act on it, we provide actionable recommendations with estimated effort, cost, and timeline for every remediation item. We identify opportunities to leverage your existing controls, minimizing the work required to reach compliance.
Practical, Not Theoretical
Every recommendation includes estimated effort and cost. No abstract findings. Prioritized actions your team can execute.
End-to-End, One Partner
Readiness advisory and independent audit in one integrated engagement. No handoff gaps, no duplicated effort.
Military and Big 4 Expertise
Our team brings IDF Intelligence Corps backgrounds and experience from PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, and EY. The highest professional standard, applied to your compliance programme.
Compliance Coverage Across
Every Major Standard
Whether you are pursuing SOC 2 for your enterprise customers, ISO 27001 for international markets, or HIPAA for healthcare data, Armour Cybersecurity delivers the same structured, expert-led approach.
SOC 2 Type I & Type II
The AICPA standard for service organizations. Type I validates control design at a point in time. Type II validates operational effectiveness over 3 to 12 months. Required by most enterprise SaaS customers.
ISO 27001
The global standard for information security management systems. Demonstrates a systematic approach to managing sensitive information. Increasingly required for operating in international markets.
HIPAA
Required for organizations handling protected health information (PHI). Covers administrative, physical, and technical safeguards for patient data. Mandatory for healthcare providers and business associates.
PCI DSS
Required for organizations processing, storing, or transmitting cardholder data. Armour Cybersecurity assesses your environment against PCI DSS controls and prepares you for formal validation.
GDPR & CCPA
Privacy regulations governing personal data of EU and California residents. Armour Cybersecurity maps your data flows, identifies compliance gaps, and provides a remediation roadmap aligned to regulatory requirements.
NIST 800-171 & CMMC
Required for organizations working with the US Department of Defense or handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Armour Cybersecurity prepares organizations for CMMC certification across all levels.
Compliance Frameworks
at a Glance.
A side-by-side view of the major frameworks, who needs each, and whether it is mandatory or market-driven, plus the typical 2026 US cost and timeline for SOC 2.
| Framework | What it covers | Who needs it | Mandatory or voluntary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC 2 | Security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy controls for service organizations | SaaS companies, cloud providers, MSPs, any vendor storing customer data | Voluntary — effectively required by enterprise procurement |
| ISO 27001 | Information Security Management System (ISMS) — policies, risk management, continual improvement | Organizations with international customers or EU/UK operations | Voluntary — gold standard outside North America |
| HIPAA | Protection of protected health information (PHI) — administrative, physical, technical safeguards | Healthcare providers and business associates (IT/billing vendors) handling PHI | Mandatory US federal regulation |
| PCI DSS | Security of payment card data — network controls, encryption, access management, logging | Any organization that stores, processes, or transmits cardholder data | Mandatory industry mandate (card brands & banks) |
SOC 2 cost and timeline (2026, US market)
| Stage | What it involves | Typical cost | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Readiness / gap assessment | Gap analysis against AICPA criteria, remediation roadmap, policy development | $12,000 – $40,000 | 4 – 8 weeks |
| SOC 2 Type I audit | Point-in-time assessment of control design by an independent CPA firm | $10,000 – $50,000 | 3 – 5 months total |
| SOC 2 Type II audit | 3–12 month observation period + operating effectiveness testing | $15,000 – $150,000+ | 8 – 15 months total |
| Annual maintenance | Ongoing monitoring, re-audit, and policy updates | $15,000 – $40,000/yr | Continuous |
2026 US market ranges for context. Armour's own Compliance Readiness Assessment is priced from $12,000–$40,000 and the Integrated Program from $29,000 USD — request a scoped quote for figures specific to your environment. Frameworks share 70–80% of the same underlying controls, so a properly scoped engagement can address several in one readiness cycle.
Five Criteria.
One Certification.
The AICPA defines five Trust Service Criteria for SOC 2. Security is the mandatory baseline. Your organization selects additional criteria based on customer requirements and business scope.
Security
Systems protected against unauthorized access and information security threats. Covers risk assessment, access controls, change management, and monitoring.
Availability
Systems available for operation as committed. Covers capacity management, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
Processing Integrity
System processing is complete, accurate, timely, and authorized. Covers input, processing, output, and stored data completeness and accuracy.
Confidentiality
Information designated as confidential is protected. Covers identification, maintenance, and secure disposal of confidential information.
Privacy
Personal information is collected, used, retained, and disclosed in conformity with commitments and AICPA privacy principles.
Three Phases.
One Clear Path to Certification.
Our integrated methodology takes your organization from current state assessment through independent audit, with expert guidance at every step and no handoff gaps between phases.
Current State Gap Assessment
We evaluate your existing security controls, policies, and processes against the requirements of your target compliance framework. Through stakeholder interviews and documentation reviews, we identify every gap, assess maturity, and build a prioritized remediation roadmap with estimated effort and cost for each item.
Scope includes: data protection, access control, infrastructure protection, application security, threat monitoring, incident response, and business continuity and disaster recovery.
Readiness Check
Following your remediation work, Armour Cybersecurity conducts a readiness examination that simulates real-world audit evidence requests. This validates that your controls are operating effectively and your team can respond to auditor requests confidently. We provide detailed feedback on gaps in your exam response and help you close them before the formal audit.
This proactive approach eliminates last-minute compliance issues and gives your team the confidence of knowing exactly what to expect from the independent auditor.
Independent Audit & Certification
Once your organization is audit-ready, an independent CPA firm conducts the formal SOC 2 Type I or Type II audit. The audit includes sample testing, evidence review, and validation of security measures. Upon completion, an official SOC 2 report is issued, providing an independent opinion on your organization's security and compliance posture.
For other frameworks such as ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS, the formal certification or attestation process is coordinated in alignment with the relevant accredited body. Armour Cybersecurity supports you through findings remediation and reassessment if required.
Eight Deliverables.
Complete Audit Readiness.
Every Armour Cybersecurity compliance engagement produces a comprehensive set of documented deliverables, designed to support both your internal remediation efforts and your formal audit process.
Control-by-Control Gap Analysis
Every control assessed individually against framework requirements. Clear pass, partial, or fail status for each item.
Compliance Readiness Score
A quantified maturity score across all control domains, giving leadership a clear view of current compliance posture.
Remediation Roadmap
Prioritized action plan with estimated effort, cost, and timeline for each remediation item. Built to execute, not file.
Policy & Procedure Gap Identification
Documentation gaps identified with template recommendations for each missing or inadequate policy and procedure.
Evidence Collection Guide
Detailed guidance on what evidence auditors will request and how to collect, organize, and present it effectively.
Effort & Cost Estimates
Each remediation activity includes a realistic effort and cost estimate, enabling informed budgeting and prioritization.
Executive Summary
Board and leadership-ready summary of findings, risk exposure, and recommended path to compliance certification.
Auditor-Ready Documentation Guide
A structured guide to organizing and presenting evidence to auditors, reducing time-in-audit and audit fatigue.
The Expertise Behind
Your Certification
Armour Cybersecurity brings a rare combination of military intelligence backgrounds, Big 4 consulting experience, and hands-on technical expertise to every compliance engagement.
Military Intelligence Roots
Core team members come from the Intelligence Corps of the Israel Defense Forces. The same mindset that drives state-level cyber defence now drives your compliance programme.
Big 4 Advisory Pedigree
Our advisors have led cybersecurity and compliance programmes at PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, and EY. We bring enterprise-grade methodology to organizations of every size.
Integrated, Not Fragmented
Readiness advisory and independent audit in one structured engagement. No handoff between advisory and audit teams. No duplicated discovery. One point of accountability.
Risk-Based Approach
We prioritize critical controls and high-risk areas first, integrating NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 frameworks to ensure your remediation effort is focused where it matters most.
Deadline-Driven Delivery
Clear timelines, structured project management, and transparent communication at every milestone. We coordinate readiness, remediation, and audit activities to meet your compliance deadline.
Beyond the Audit
Our support extends past certification. We help interpret audit findings, refine controls, and prepare for future audits, ensuring your compliance posture stays strong as requirements evolve.
Protecting What Matters.
Start with a private consultation. We will assess your current compliance posture and give you a clear, actionable path to certification.
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Compliance Readiness & SOC 2 Audit
What is SOC 2 compliance?
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Compliance Starts
With a Conversation.
Tell us about your organization, your target framework, and your timeline. We will give you a clear, no-obligation assessment of what it will take to get you certified.