SOC 2 Compliance Audit Montreal

Complete support for SOC 2 Type I and Type II certification - The trust standard for SaaS providers

SOC 2 Type I & Type II12 weeksAdvancedBlended (in-person + remote)

In Montreal, our cybersecurity training supports Quebec businesses in their secure digital transformation. Organizations like Desjardins, National Bank of Canada, CGI trust our expertise to train their teams. Based in District 3, we understand the specific challenges of the Canada market and adapt our programs to local realities.

Key Information

Duration12 weeks

ModeBlended (in-person + remote)

LevelAdvanced

LocationMontreal

Template

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SOC 2 Readiness Template

Assess your SOC 2 compliance level with this template covering all 5 Trust Service Criteria.

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Presentation

Complete support for SOC 2 Type I and Type II certification - The trust standard for SaaS providers

Objectives

Obtain SOC 2 Type I report (control design)
Obtain SOC 2 Type II report (operational effectiveness over 6-12 months)
Implement the 5 Trust Services Criteria (TSC)
Establish a security program compliant with AICPA standards
Gain enterprise customer trust and accelerate sales

Target Audience

→B2B SaaS startups looking to gain customer trust
→Cloud service providers and hosting companies
→Fintech and companies handling sensitive data
→Software vendors selling to enterprises
→MSPs and managed service providers

Prerequisites

Organization with established IT systems. Management commitment. Budget for controls and external audit. Designated security or IT manager.

Our Methodology

•Current state audit and system mapping
•Gap analysis vs Trust Services Criteria
•SOC 2 scope definition
•Remediation roadmap and budget

Frequently Asked Questions

Prerequisites

Organization with established IT systems. Management commitment. Budget for controls and external audit. Designated security or IT manager.

Target Audience

→B2B SaaS startups looking to gain customer trust
→Cloud service providers and hosting companies
→Fintech and companies handling sensitive data
→Software vendors selling to enterprises
→MSPs and managed service providers

Detailed Curriculum

Phase 1: Assessment and Gap Analysis

→Current state audit and system mapping
→Gap analysis vs Trust Services Criteria
→SOC 2 scope definition
→Remediation roadmap and budget

Phase 2: Control Implementation

→Security: encryption, access controls, vulnerability management
→Availability: monitoring, incident response, disaster recovery
→Processing Integrity: quality assurance, error handling
→Confidentiality: data classification, DLP, retention
→Privacy (optional): GDPR alignment, consent management

Phase 3: Documentation and Evidence

→Policy and procedure writing
→Log systems and audit trail setup
→Continuous monitoring configuration
→Evidence preparation for auditor

Phase 4: Audit and Certification

→CPA auditor selection and coordination
→Type I audit: point-in-time assessment
→Type II observation period (6-12 months)
→Findings remediation and final report

Expected Outcomes

Obtain SOC 2 Type I report (control design)

Obtain SOC 2 Type II report (operational effectiveness over 6-12 months)

Implement the 5 Trust Services Criteria (TSC)

Establish a security program compliant with AICPA standards

Gain enterprise customer trust and accelerate sales

Companies in Montreal using this training

Desjardins - Awareness training for 500+ employees
National Bank of Canada - Ongoing certification program
CGI - Security audit and custom training
District 3 startups - Monthly group training sessions

Regulatory Compliance

Law 25 (Quebec privacy law), PIPEDA (federal), Bill C-26 (CCSPA - Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act), OSFI guidelines (financial institutions), SOC 2 and ISO 27001 required for banking sector

FAQs

What is the difference between SOC 2 Type I and Type II?

Type I evaluates control design at a point in time. Type II evaluates operational effectiveness of controls over a period (typically 6-12 months). Type II is more demanding but more valued by customers. We often recommend starting with Type I then moving to Type II.

How much does SOC 2 certification cost?

Total cost ranges from €50K to €200K+ depending on size and complexity. This includes: consulting support (€25-75K), compliance tools (€10-30K/year), and CPA audit (€15-50K). For a typical SaaS startup, expect €75-100K the first year.

How long does it take to get SOC 2?

Type I: 3-6 months (preparation + audit). Type II: 9-18 months (preparation + 6-12 month observation period + audit). With our support and a mature organization, Type I can be achieved in 3 months.

Is SOC 2 mandatory?

SOC 2 is not legally mandatory, but it has become a business prerequisite for selling to US and international enterprises. 90% of enterprise RFPs require a SOC 2 report. It is a major competitive advantage that accelerates sales cycles.

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Next session in Montreal

March 14, 2026