Educational · First SOC 2
Own the observation window.
ProofWindow helps seed and Series A founders prepare their first SOC 2—with clear guidance on Type 1 vs Type 2, weekly evidence rhythm, control owners, cost, and what to send procurement while the report is still in progress.
TL;DR. Treat readiness as an operating rhythm, not a binder. Scope Security, assign owners, collect evidence weekly, engage an auditor on purpose, and plan Type 2 the day Type 1 stops being the finish line.
Start here
90-day Type 1 checklist
A founder-paced plan from scope to fieldwork.
Read →SOC 2 readiness
Pillar hub for observation windows, owners, and the first report.
Open hub →Type 1 vs Type 2
What each proves—and the usual seed sequence.
Read →Vanta vs Drata vs Secureframe
Balanced platform orientation—no live affiliate claims.
Compare →Who writes this
ProofWindow Editorial maintains ProofWindow. Guides are research-assisted and human-edited for restraint, working links, and honesty about unknowns. We are not a GRC vendor. See editorial standards.
Questions founders ask
Who is ProofWindow for?
Seed and Series A SaaS founders preparing a first SOC 2 Type 1 or Type 2—not enterprise GRC teams replacing their program.
Is this audit advice?
No. Educational content only. Engage qualified auditors and counsel for your facts.
Where should I start?
Compare Type 1 vs Type 2, then run the 90-day Type 1 checklist, and keep a week-2 procurement packet ready while the report is in progress.
Ready for the founder path?
Start with the 90-day Type 1 checklist, then use the hub for evidence, procurement, and Type 2 handoff. Verify everything with your auditor.