SOC 2 Audit & Attestation
SOC 2 attestation, without the last-minute scramble.
Reach SOC 2 readiness with continuous evidence, mapped Trust Services Criteria, and expert guidance — then complete your examination with an independent, licensed CPA firm. Qireon gets you ready; the attestation stays independent.
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The distinction
Readiness vs. attestation.
These are two different things — and knowing the difference is the first step to a smooth SOC 2 project.
Readiness (what Qireon does)
The preparation phase you run before the examination.
- Map the Trust Services Criteria to live controls
- Collect evidence automatically and continuously
- Find and close gaps before your auditor sees them
- Reach a confident readiness score
Attestation (what a CPA firm does)
The independent examination that produces your SOC 2 report.
- Performed by a licensed, independent CPA firm
- Examines whether your controls meet the criteria
- Type I: controls at a point in time
- Type II: controls operating over a period
Report types
SOC 2 Type I vs. Type II.
Most buyers ultimately want Type II. Many teams start with Type I to move quickly, then progress.
SOC 2 Type I
A snapshot: are your controls suitably designed at a single point in time?
- Evaluates control design as of a specific date
- Faster to achieve — a good first milestone
- Proves your controls exist and are well designed
- Often a stepping stone toward Type II
SOC 2 Type II
The one enterprise buyers ask for: did your controls operate effectively over time?
- Evaluates control operation over a period (e.g. 3–12 months)
- The report most enterprise procurement teams require
- Proves controls held up in practice, not just on paper
- Continuous evidence makes the observation window painless
Evidence preparation
Evidence that assembles itself.
The Type II observation window is where manual programs fall apart. Qireon collects evidence continuously so the whole period is covered.
Connect your stack
Link cloud, identity, and code providers — 39+ integrations — so evidence flows from source systems automatically.
Map to criteria
Each control maps to the relevant Trust Services Criteria, so nothing is left uncovered.
Collect continuously
Scheduled collectors capture proof throughout the observation window, not the night before.
Monitor for drift
A weekly readiness digest flags anything overdue, expiring, or drifting before it becomes a finding.
Package for the auditor
Generate a structured evidence pack, or give your CPA firm a live, read-only workspace.
Stay ready for next year
Your evidence keeps flowing, so the next Type II period is already covered.
Working with CPA firms
How the examination happens.
When you are ready, we introduce you to independent, licensed CPA firms. You engage them directly.
Reach readiness
Hit a confident readiness score in Qireon and choose your report type and observation window.
Get matched
We introduce you to licensed CPA firms from our partner network suited to your needs.
Scope the engagement
Agree the scope, criteria, and timeline directly with the CPA firm.
Grant live access
Give the examiner a read-only workspace with live evidence mapped to each criterion.
Examination & report
The CPA firm independently examines your controls and issues your SOC 2 report.
Audit timeline
A typical SOC 2 path.
Weeks 1–3
Readiness & gap closure
Assess against the Trust Services Criteria, connect integrations, and close gaps with owner-assigned tasks.
Week 4
Type I or window start
Achieve a Type I snapshot, or begin the Type II observation window with continuous evidence running.
Observation period
Type II window (3–12 months)
Evidence collects automatically across the period while you operate as normal.
Examination
CPA firm examination
The independent CPA firm examines your controls from live evidence and issues the report.
An important disclaimer
SOC 2 examinations are performed independently by licensed CPA firms. Qireon prepares organizations for the examination and provides the evidence platform — it is not a CPA firm, does not perform SOC 2 examinations, and does not issue SOC 2 reports.
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Frequently asked questions.
Does Qireon perform the SOC 2 examination?+
No. SOC 2 examinations are performed independently by licensed CPA firms. Qireon prepares your organization for the examination — mapping controls, collecting evidence, and getting you to readiness — and can introduce you to CPA firms from our partner network. You engage the CPA firm directly.
What’s the difference between SOC 2 Type I and Type II?+
Type I evaluates whether your controls are suitably designed at a single point in time. Type II evaluates whether those controls operated effectively over a period, typically three to twelve months. Most enterprise buyers ultimately ask for a Type II report.
How does Qireon help with the Type II observation window?+
The observation window is where manual programs struggle, because you must show controls operated for the entire period. Qireon collects evidence continuously and automatically across the window, and a weekly digest flags anything drifting — so the period is covered without a last-minute scramble.
What are the Trust Services Criteria?+
They are the five criteria a SOC 2 report can cover: Security (always included), Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy. Qireon maps your controls to the criteria in scope so nothing is missed.
Can we do SOC 2 and ISO 27001 together?+
Yes. Qireon uses one evidence graph across SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR, so overlapping controls are mapped once and reused. Pursuing SOC 2 alongside ISO 27001 adds far less incremental work than running two separate projects.
How do you introduce us to a CPA firm?+
Once you reach readiness, we connect you with licensed, independent CPA firms from our Audit Partner Network that fit your size, sector, and timeline. You scope and contract the engagement directly with them, preserving auditor independence.
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Ready to get SOC 2 ready?
Book a consultation and we’ll assess your readiness, help you choose Type I or Type II, and introduce you to an independent CPA firm when you’re ready.