Can SOC 2 Type 1 really be completed in 60 days?

Yes, if your organization has foundational controls in place, leverages the Continuum GRC platform, partners with experts like RSI Assurance, and dedicates internal resources to execution.

What is the RSI Assurance 60-day roadmap for SOC 2?

RSI Assurance’s roadmap includes a kickoff and readiness assessment, control implementation, evidence gathering, internal review, and a formal audit engagement—all completed in 8 weeks using Continuum GRC.

Why use Continuum GRC for SOC 2 compliance?

Continuum GRC accelerates SOC 2 readiness through pre-mapped frameworks, centralized evidence collection, built-in templates, auditor access, and task dashboards.

What controls should be prioritized early for SOC 2 Type 1?

Focus on Access Control, Logging & Monitoring, Change Management, Incident Response Planning, and Backup & Recovery Testing for early success.

How RSI Assurance Completes SOC 2 Type 1 in 60 Days

Q: What is SOC 2 Type 1?

SOC 2 Type 1 reports evaluate the design and implementation of an organization’s controls at a specific point in time, based on AICPA’s Trust Services Criteria: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy.

A Strategic Roadmap from RSI Assurance for Accelerated Compliance

Achieving SOC 2 Type 1 compliance in just 60 days might sound ambitious, but with the right tools and methodology, it’s entirely achievable. At RSI Assurance, we help organizations fast-track their compliance goals using powerful governance, risk, and compliance platforms. This blog outlines our proven strategy to guide your team from kickoff to audit-ready in just two months.

What is SOC 2 Type 1?

SOC 2 Type 1 reports evaluate the design and implementation of an organization’s controls at a specific point in time, based on the AICPA’s Trust Services Criteria (TSC): Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy.

Unlike SOC 2 Type 2, which measures control effectiveness over a period, Type 1 is ideal for organizations needing a fast yet credible compliance milestone.

Can You Really Do It in 60 Days?

Yes—if you:

Have foundational security controls in place
Leverage a GRC tool to automate and centralize efforts
Partner with experienced advisors like RSI Assurance
Dedicate internal resources to drive execution

The RSI Assurance 60-Day SOC 2 Roadmap Using a GRC Tool

Weeks 1-2: Kickoff & Readiness Assessment

Launch your GRC tool and import the SOC 2 Type 1 template
Define scope: systems, departments, and applicable TSC principles
Conduct risk assessment and map risks to controls
Perform an initial gap analysis using the control questionnaires
Assign internal control owners in the platform

Weeks 3-5: Control Implementation & Evidence Gathering

Customize and finalize policies using built-in templates (Access Control, Incident Response, etc.)
Implement technical controls (MFA, logging, encryption, backups)
Track employee security training and upload records
Begin uploading evidence and mapping it directly to control objectives

Weeks 6-7: Internal Review & Audit Preparation

Complete system description (Section III) using the modules
Conduct a mock audit or dry-run to catch and remediate any gaps
Finalize evidence and confirm traceability to each control

Week 8: Formal Audit Engagement

Grant your auditor read-only access to the GRC tool
Respond promptly to any audit sampling or clarification requests
Receive and review the SOC 2 Type 1 report

Why a GRC Tool Makes It Possible

A GRC tool speeds up SOC 2 readiness with:

Pre-mapped SOC 2 framework
Centralized evidence collection
Built-in policy and system description templates
Auditor collaboration tools
Role-based task assignment and dashboards

Essential Controls to Nail Early

Access Control (SSO, MFA)
Logging & Monitoring (SIEM or CloudTrail)
Change Management (approvals, tracking)
Incident Response Planning
Backup & Recovery Testing

Final Thoughts

Completing SOC 2 Type 1 in 60 days is about smart prioritization, platform leverage, and expert guidance. RSI Assurance combines deep audit experience with the power of a GRC tool to make this timeline not just possible, but repeatable.

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