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SOC 2 vs ISO 27001.
Pick the assurance your buyers actually ask for, then engineer one control set that maps to both where they overlap.
| Aspect | SOC 2 | ISO 27001 |
|---|---|---|
| What you receive | Attestation report (Type I or Type II) | Certificate + surveillance audits |
| Who issues it | Licensed CPA / audit firm | Accredited certification body |
| Typical buyer pull | US / SaaS enterprise security reviews | EU / procurement and ISMS programmes |
| Cloud work that helps both | Logging, access, change, vendors, vuln handling | Same technical controls mapped to Annex A themes |
| Stratoworks° role | Readiness engineering & evidence | Readiness engineering & evidence |
When SOC 2 is the right first move
If your pipeline is dominated by US or SaaS security questionnaires that explicitly demand a SOC 2 report, Type II is usually the commercial unlock. Start with Security criteria; add Availability or Confidentiality only when buyers ask.
Cloud readiness means audit-friendly logs, access lifecycle, change evidence and vendor reviews on AWS, Azure or GCP-not a policy PDF alone.
When ISO 27001 fits better
German and wider EU buyers often expect an ISMS certificate. ISO 27001 forces process ownership (risk treatment, internal audit, management review) beyond a point-in-time cloud checklist.
If you already need both, engineer shared controls once and produce two evidence views-do not run two disconnected programmes.
What Stratoworks° will not do
We do not issue SOC 2 reports or ISO certificates. We implement and document technical and operational controls so your auditor or certification body can test them.
Frequently asked questions
Can one Quick Assessment cover both?
Yes as a gap scan. The €499.99 Quick Assessment surfaces control and evidence gaps; follow-on scopes map to SOC 2, ISO 27001, or both.
Do you replace our auditor?
No. We prepare readiness; licensed auditors and certification bodies remain responsible for attestation and certificates.