Vanta SOC 2 Rapid Start by Uzado

Accelerate Customer Trust & Build Competitive Advantage

Uzado’s Vanta SOC 2 Type 1 Rapid Start service is designed for smaller organizations with low to moderate risk environments and limited tech stacks—ideal for businesses operating within a single cloud provider and not handling sensitive PII. For a flat annual rate, starting at $8,400 USD for Vanta Core, Uzado streamlines SOC 2 Type 1 compliance using automation, prebuilt integrations, and structured onboarding.

This includes HR/access scoping for up to 20 users, integration of one core technology, policy setup using built-in Vanta templates, and deployment of key tools like SentinelOne EDR (up to 25 devices), Lansweeper ITAM (up to 100 assets), and KnowBe4 awareness training (up to 25 users for $65/month). Add-on SOC 2 Type 1 audits can be arranged for $7,000 USD. With fast setup, reduced audit prep time, and centralized compliance visibility, this service delivers a cost-effective way to establish trust, reduce manual effort, and prepare for future Type 2 expansion.

Core Objectives

  • Accelerate SOC 2 Type 1 compliance using Vanta’s automation platform
  • Reduce manual audit burden with pre-built policy templates, automated evidence collection, and pre-scoped integrations
  • Demonstrate trust with customers, investors, and partners early in your growth cycle
  • Prepare foundational controls for eventual Type 2 compliance

Service Inclusions

🔧 Implementation and Scoping

  • Initial configuration of Vanta platform
  • SOC 2 scoping based on Security Trust Services Criteria (TSC) only
  • Integration setup for:
    • 1 core technology platform (e.g., AWS, Google Workspace, or Azure)
    • HR/Access management for up to 25 users
  • Education session: “What is SOC 2 and why it matters”

📜 Policy and Documentation Setup

  • Deployment of Vanta default policy templates, scoped and adjusted for your business model
  • Includes: Acceptable Use, Password, Access Control, Change Management, and Incident Response policies

🔒 Security Stack Alignment (included tools & limits)

  • Lansweeper IT Asset Management – Up to 100 devices
  • SentinelOne Endpoint Detection and Response – Up to 25 devices
  • KnowBe4 Phishing & Security Awareness Training – Up to 25 users

📋 Audit Readiness & Certification

  • Auditor introduction and readiness assessment support
  • Coordination with MHM CPA for SOC 2 Type 1 certification
  • Full support through evidence collection and audit process

Why Type 1 and Not Type 2?

  • SOC 2 Type 1 provides an audit of your design and intent today — not historical performance.
  • It’s faster, more affordable, and ideal for early-stage companies just formalizing their security practices.
  • Establishes baseline credibility and reduces delays in partner/vendor onboarding.
  • Type 2 is a natural next step once operations stabilize and monitoring controls mature.

Time & Effort Estimate

Activity

Estimated Hours

Vanta deployment and configuration

6–8

HR/Tech integrations

4–6

Policy setup and customization

4

Security tools onboarding

6

Readiness support and audit prep

8

Total

28–32 hours over 4–6 weeks

Breakdown of Service Components & Costs

For ≤20 users / ≤100 devices | Low-to-Moderate Risk | Type 1 Audit
All prices listed are in U.S. dollars (USD).

🧩 Platform & Integration

ItemQtyUnit Cost (USD)Total Cost (USD)
Vanta Core Platform1 org$$$$$/year$$$$$
Uzado Implementation (Labor)~30 hrs$$$$$/hr$$$$$

🛡️ Security Tools & Add-ons

ToolQtyUzado Cost (USD)Total Cost (Annualized)
SentinelOne EDR20 devices$$$$$/device/month$$$$$/year
Lansweeper ITAM100 devices$$$$$/device/month$$$$$/year
KnowBe4 Awareness (up to 25 users)Flat rate$$$$$/month$$$$$/year

📋 Audit

ItemQtyFixed Cost (USD)
SOC 2 Type 1 Audit (MHM CPA)1 audit$$$$$

Total Estimated Annual Cost (Excluding Audit)

$$$$$ USD


Estimated Total First-Year Cost (Including Audit)

$$$$$ USD

What’s Included:

FeatureScope
🛠️ Vanta Stand-Up & ScopingInitial Vanta configuration and security criteria mapping
👥 HR & People Access SetupFor up to 20 users – HRIS, onboarding/offboarding integration
☁️ Technology IntegrationSingle cloud stack and 1 existing Vanta-compatible integration
📄 Policy BuildoutBased on Vanta’s included policy templates
🎓 Vanta 1011-hour orientation and tool overview for your internal team
🖥️ Lansweeper IT Asset MgmtCovers up to 100 devices
🛡️ SentinelOne EDREndpoint security for up to 25 devices
🎣 KnowBe4 Awareness TrainingPhishing & security awareness for up to 25 users
📃 SOC 2 Type 1 Audit Ready ReportReadiness for third-party SOC 2 Type 1 audit

Vanta Core Features Included

The following features from Vanta’s platform are leveraged in this service:

  • Automated Evidence Collection: Continuous control monitoring and audit-ready evidence gathering.
  • System & User Access Monitoring: Integration with identity providers and cloud services to track access.
  • Device Compliance Monitoring: Agent-based monitoring for encryption, antivirus, and patch status.
  • Security Awareness Tracking: Built-in support for training platforms like KnowBe4.
  • Policy Management Templates: Prebuilt, auditor-approved policies editable within the platform.
  • Vendor Risk Management: Centralized third-party risk registry and questionnaire responses.
  • Audit Trail & Change Management: Logs critical system changes across integrated services.
  • Trust Center Support: Optional portal to publicly demonstrate compliance and transparency.
  • Prebuilt Integrations: Native connections to tools like AWS, Azure, GCP, GitHub, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Okta, Jira, Slack, and more

Questions We Ask Before Starting:

  • Do you know what SOC 2 actually is and why your customer is asking for it?

  • 🔍 Where is your data stored? What systems make up your environment?

  • 🔐 What is your current risk exposure—and how much sensitive data (if any) do you really process?

Why Choose Uzado

  • Proven SOC 2 consulting experience, tailored to Canadian and North American SMBs
  • Vanta-certified implementation partner
  • Built for the lean IT team – We get small businesses. We scope services to fit your team’s reality.
  • We don’t drag you through scope creep hell – Single cloud, limited access, straightforward scoping.
  • Full visibility, fast onboarding – We leverage Vanta automation and integrations to cut manual tasks and make audit prep transparent.
  • Value-Added Stack – Uzado includes endpoint protection (SentinelOne), phishing training (KnowBe4), and ITAM (Lansweeper) as part of the base service—most providers upcharge for these.

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