Type I is a point-in-time report confirming your security controls are designed correctly. Type II covers an observation period - typically 6 to 12 months - and confirms that those controls are actually working. Most enterprise buyers require Type II before signing a contract.

Vanta and Drata are software tools that help you collect and organize evidence. They don't perform audits or issue reports. Decrypt is a licensed CPA firm - we conduct the audit, sign the report, and issue the certification your customers are asking for. If you're already using Vanta or Drata, we work alongside them.

A Type I audit typically takes 4 to 6 weeks. A Type II audit requires a minimum 6-month observation period, though the active audit work is much shorter. Our clients get certified 50% faster on average - we keep the process moving so your deals don't sit in limbo.

Yes. Many clients pursue SOC 2 alongside ISO 27001 or other frameworks. Because the same team handles every engagement, evidence collected for one audit can often carry over to others - cutting duplicate work and time.

It's more common than you'd think. The biggest complaints we hear are auditor turnover, lack of communication, and junior staff who don't understand SaaS products. We work differently - same team every engagement, senior-level auditors, and clear communication throughout.

It depends on the scope and complexity of your environment. What we can tell you upfront is that we use fixed-fee pricing - no hourly billing, no surprise invoices mid-engagement. Book a discovery call today.