Who should comply with SOC 2 Attestation?

SOC 2 audit is a prerequisite for service organizations dealing or engaged, in technology-based services that store client information in the cloud. This would include SaaS Cloud computing service providers, and Software Service providers to name a few.

How much would a SOC 2 Audit cost?

SOC2 Audit cost for an average-sized company starts at $15000. Pricing for a SOC 2 audit usually depends on several factors, including the Scope of SOC2 Audit, Types of Report, Business Applications, Technology Platforms, Number of Locations, Trust Services Criteria to be included in the audit, and other additional services.

How long would it take to complete a SOC 2 Audit?

On average it takes 8-12 weeks to complete a SOC2 Audit with reporting. However, the timeline also greatly depends on the time taken for implementing the remediation suggested in the gap analysis.

What will you get after a SOC 2 Audit is complete?

You will receive SOC 2 reports documenting the details of the effectiveness of the Service Organization’s system and controls. The report will detail information about how your client information is maintained securely with all necessary controls in place. Additionally, we also provide a “Certificate of Compliance” that you can show your clients and proudly hang on your office walls and conference rooms.

What is the validity of a SOC 2 report and how often should an audit be conducted?

A SOC2 Report is only valid for a year or 12 months from the date of issue and as per the Industry Standard requirement, a SOC2 Audit must be performed annually, or after significant changes are introduced that may impact systems and control in an environment.

How does a SOC 2 Attestation benefit you?

SOC 2 attestation demonstrates your commitment to maintaining strong internal controls, helps build client trust, improves processes, differentiates your organization from competitors, and protects your brand reputation by reducing the risk of security incidents.

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GDPR Compliance Audit & Consulting Services in US

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GDPR Compliance Audit & Consulting Services in US

If your business serves customers in the European Union, even if you are fully based in the United States, you must comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Non-compliance can result in significant fines, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust.

With over 20 years of global privacy and security experience, VISTA InfoSec helps US organizations achieve fast, accurate, and practical GDPR compliance without unnecessary complexity. Our approach balances legal requirements with operational realities, ensuring your business stays compliant while continuing to grow.

Whether you are a SaaS startup, eCommerce brand, fintech provider, or marketing agency, our GDPR consulting and audit framework is designed to deliver actionable guidance, technical assurance, and readiness for regulatory scrutiny, all while keeping your business agile and efficient.

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Does GDPR Apply to US Businesses?

Yes, GDPR applies if you:

Sell products or services to EU customers
Have EU users visiting your website
Collect EU email subscribers
Track EU user behavior through cookies or analytics
Process or store any type of EU personal data

Even fully US-based businesses must comply if EU data is involved.

Failure to comply can lead to:
❌ Fines up to €20 million
❌ Legal actions from EU regulators
❌ Blocked data transfers
❌ Loss of EU customers
❌ Reputational and operational impact

Our GDPR compliance consultants help you avoid these risks with a clear, structured, and scalable approach.

Our GDPR Compliance Services (End-to-End Support)

1. GDPR Advisory

Before we begin the Advisory phase, we conduct a GDPR Application Readiness Assessment specifically designed for US-based organizations.

This helps determine whether GDPR fully applies, partially applies, or applies only to specific data processing activities.

Our assessment includes evaluating EU/UK personal data flows, confirming your territorial scope under Article 3, identifying Controller/Processor roles, and determining your minimum GDPR compliance obligations.

This initial assessment ensures the right scope from day one — something fundamentally different from a GDPR Audit, which validates compliance but does not define applicability.

We help you:
• Identify how EU/UK personal data enters your systems, applications, cloud environments, and business workflows
• Determine whether you are acting as a Controller, Processor, or joint Controller
• Understand how GDPR obligations interact with US privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, GLBA, state-level privacy laws)
• Map international data transfers and determine the correct legal bases (SCCs, adequacy decisions, BCRs, contractual clauses)
• Identify immediate technical, organisational, and documentation gaps that pose compliance or contractual risks.

2. GDPR Consulting

Once GDPR applicability is established, we work closely with your engineering, legal, privacy, and security teams to build controls that are realistic, sustainable, and aligned with how your organisation actually functions.

Our Consulting support includes:
• Developing or enhancing Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)
• Conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for high-risk activities
• Designing or optimising privacy notices, cookie banners, consent flows, and subject rights mechanisms
• Creating robust frameworks for data retention, deletion, minimisation, and archival
• Implementing breach detection, notification processes, and incident escalation workflows
• Strengthening vendor management programs to meet Article 28 and international transfer requirements

Technical security alignment (Article 32):
We help you build strong technical measures that meet GDPR’s expectations and align with best practices used across U.S. industries:

Identity and role-based access controls
Encryption in transit and at rest
Logging, monitoring, and anomaly detection
Vulnerability management and continuous patching
Incident response planning and tabletop exercises

Our CREST-accredited security team ensures that every control recommended is backed by real security assurance — not just policy-level statements.

This is GDPR compliance that actually works in daily operations, not just in documentation.

3. GDPR Audit & Assurance

If your organisation already has GDPR measures in place, our Audit & Assurance service provides independent verification to demonstrate compliance to clients, regulators, partners, and international stakeholders.

Our audit review covers:
• Governance structures, policy frameworks, training records, RoPA
• Lawful basis evaluation and data subject rights response mechanisms
• Breach readiness maturity, detection workflows, and escalation matrices
• International data transfers, vendor contracts, processor agreements

We go beyond documentation.
Our Technical Security Assurance includes:
• Internal and external vulnerability assessments
• CREST-accredited penetration testing
• Cloud infrastructure and configuration reviews
• Optional red team / adversary simulation engagements

This gives you a defensible, evidence-based evaluation of your GDPR program — both from a regulatory and cybersecurity standpoint.

Ongoing GDPR Support

GDPR isn’t a “check-the-box once” requirement.
US companies deal with evolving privacy laws, new vendor ecosystems, product changes, and expanding data flows.

We ensure your GDPR compliance stays continuously up-to-date through:
• Annual documentation and controls review
• Regular VAPT and configuration re-testing
• Vendor risk re-evaluations and transfer mechanism updates
• Staff awareness and refresher training
• Periodic DPIA updates, RoPA revisions, and TOM enhancements

We stay with you long after the initial assessment — supporting continuous, defensible GDPR compliance trusted by clients across the globe.

Why Choose Us for GDPR Compliance in the USA

✔ 21+ Years of Global Privacy & Security Expertise

We’ve been helping organizations across APAC, EU, and the U.S. build privacy and security programs long before GDPR came into force.

✔ Certified GDPR & Data Protection Consultants with Real Implementation Experience

Not just theory. Our team has designed, implemented, and audited GDPR programs for companies in BPO, SaaS, cloud services, fintech, telco, and regulated environments.

✔ CREST-Accredited Security Testing & Technical Validation

Many firms only advise on documentation.

We go further — validating controls with CREST-approved penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and configuration reviews to ensure your compliance holds up in practice.

✔ AuditFusion360 – Our Consolidated Compliance Service

If your organization is managing multiple frameworks (GDPR, PDPA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.), AuditFusion360 helps eliminate repetitive audits and overlapping controls.

One integrated assessment. One unified report.

Less stress, less cost, less disruption to your teams.

✔ End-to-End Support — From Gap Assessment to Audit Readiness

Whether you’re just starting or need assurance before client/vendor due diligence, we support the full lifecycle — advisory, implementation, training, and ongoing governance.

✔ Trusted by Financial Institutions, Cloud Providers, and Government-Linked Enterprises

We understand the scrutiny you face — and help you meet it with confidence.

GDPR Case Studies (USA Clients)

Case Study — US SaaS Platform

A US cloud app collected EU signups but lacked GDPR processes.

What we delivered:

Full data mapping
Updated privacy notices
Cookie consent system
DPIA
Policy suite

Result:
Met GDPR requirements in 6 weeks and expanded successfully into EU markets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does GDPR apply to US companies?

Yes. GDPR applies to any US company that processes or targets EU/UK personal data, even without an EU presence.

What is the penalty for non-compliance?

The penalty for GDPR non-compliance is a tiered system with fines of up to €10 million or 2% of global annual turnover, whichever is higher, for less severe violations, and €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover, whichever is higher, for more serious violations.

How long does compliance take?

Most organizations achieve GDPR compliance in 4–10 weeks, depending on their environment and data processes.

Do US businesses need an EU representative?

Yes. If you offer goods/services to EU individuals or monitor their behavior, and do not have a physical EU office.

Do you provide all required policies?

Yes. We deliver a complete GDPR documentation pack, including policies, RoPA, DPIA templates, notices, and procedures.