How an AI Startup Hit SOC 2 Type II and Closed Enterprise Deals
The Challenge
An AI startup needed SOC 2 Type II across both Google Cloud and AWS to meet the security bar their enterprise buyers were asking for. They didn't have cloud security specialists on staff, were running on two clouds at once, and had deals on the table with hard deadlines. Hiring full-time compliance help wasn't in the budget, and every week of delay put a contract at risk.
Our Approach
The team brought in Proplr Fractional Cloud Services to add experienced security and compliance engineers without adding headcount. We:
- Built a SOC 2 Type II plan covering both Google Cloud and AWS
- Put the required security controls in place across both environments
- Prepared the documentation and ran internal assessments ahead of the audit
The Results
- SOC 2 Type II certification earned on schedule
- ~75% cost savings compared to building the same function in-house
- 60% revenue growth over the next two quarters as enterprise contracts closed
- Stronger security coverage across Google Cloud and AWS, with no new full-time hires
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