Security & Certifications
SOC 2 readiness in 4-8 weeks. If your product uses AI, we build the model integrity, training data, and monitoring controls into your SOC 2 program from the start. Pen testing, ISO 27001, and fractional CISO services also available.
If your product uses AI, your SOC 2 auditor will ask how you handle model versioning, training data provenance, and output monitoring. We address these as part of every readiness engagement because we have built AI systems ourselves and understand what auditors are actually looking for.
Starting at $10K | 1-12 weeks
Services
SOC 2 Readiness
Gap assessment, control design, policy documentation, evidence collection, and audit coordination. If your product uses AI, we address model integrity, data lineage, and monitoring as part of the engagement.
4-8 weeks
ISO 27001 Readiness
ISMS design, risk assessment, Statement of Applicability, and control implementation. Cross-mapped with SOC 2 when both are needed.
4-12 weeks
Penetration Testing
Web, API, mobile, infrastructure, and cloud testing. White, gray, and black box approaches. Actionable report with prioritized findings. See our dedicated Penetration Testing page for the full range of testing services.
1-3 weeks
Fractional CRO / CISO
Board reporting, security strategy, vendor management, incident response planning, and AI risk governance. Senior leadership on a retainer basis.
Ongoing
AI System Controls Assessment
Evaluate how your AI systems handle model versioning, training data provenance, output monitoring, and drift detection. Maps findings to SOC 2 CC9.2 and ISO 27001 Annex A. Standalone or bundled with readiness engagements.
1-2 weeks
Why us
We handle AI systems as part of the engagement
Most security firms treat AI as outside their scope. We assess model versioning, training data handling, output monitoring, and vendor AI dependencies as part of your SOC 2 or ISO readiness work, not as a separate engagement with a separate team.
One team for SOC 2 + ISO 27001
70-80% control overlap between frameworks. We map them together so dual certification does not mean double the cost.
Fractional CISO that's actually senior
Not a junior consultant with a certification. Led by practitioners who have advised Fortune 50 companies and published security research with thousands of citations.
Why licens.io?
| Big 4 | licens.io | |
|---|---|---|
| AI systems | Out of scope or expensive add-on | Model, data, and monitoring controls included |
| Credentials | CISSP only | CPA + CIPP + AI Auditor |
| SOC 2 + ISO | Separate engagements | Cross-map 70-80% overlap |
| CISO seniority | Junior with CISSP | Fortune 50 experience, published research |
| Pricing | $100K-$400K Big 4 | Fixed-fee $25K-$50K readiness |
| Speed | 8-16 weeks | 4-8 weeks readiness |
AI systems
Big 4
Out of scope or expensive add-on
licens.io
Model, data, and monitoring controls included
Credentials
Big 4
CISSP only
licens.io
CPA + CIPP + AI Auditor
SOC 2 + ISO
Big 4
Separate engagements
licens.io
Cross-map 70-80% overlap
CISO seniority
Big 4
Junior with CISSP
licens.io
Fortune 50 experience, published research
Pricing
Big 4
$100K-$400K Big 4
licens.io
Fixed-fee $25K-$50K readiness
Speed
Big 4
8-16 weeks
licens.io
4-8 weeks readiness
Who this is for
- ✓ B2B SaaS companies needing SOC 2 for enterprise deals
- ✓ Companies pursuing ISO 27001 for international or EU customers
- ✓ Organizations needing penetration testing for compliance, customer requirements, or risk reduction
- ✓ Companies wanting fractional CISO without the cost of a full-time hire
- ✓ AI companies whose auditors are asking about model integrity, training data, and monitoring
Frequently asked questions
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 operating effectiveness over 6-12 months. Most enterprise buyers require Type II.
How much does SOC 2 readiness cost?
$25K-$50K for readiness. Total first-year cost including audit fees and tools is typically $30K-$150K. Year 2 costs drop 30-50%.
What do SOC 2 auditors ask about AI?
Under CC9.2, auditors are looking at how you version and validate models, where your training data comes from and how it is governed, how you monitor model outputs for drift or degradation, and how you manage vendor AI dependencies. We help you build and document these processes.
What is a fractional CISO?
Senior security leadership on a retainer basis ($10K-$25K/month) instead of a full-time hire ($250K-$450K/year). Same strategic oversight, board reporting, and incident response.
Should I get SOC 2 or ISO 27001 first?
SOC 2 for US enterprise buyers. ISO 27001 for international/EU customers. They share 70-80% overlap — do both together for efficiency.
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