SOC 2 compliance is vital for SaaS startups with fast-growing business and data security demands.It is an independent audit that evaluates how companies safeguard customer information with 5 key pillars.SOC 2 compliance is particularly essential for regulated industries to avoid losing out on contracts.It comes in two flavors- Type I and Type II - offering greater assurance that security practices are consistent and reliable over time.EasyAudit drastically cuts costs to transition from Type I to Type II report with AI-generated custom security controls.The platform automates evidence collection, documentation, and control implementation, speeding up audit preparation.EasyAudit helps with ongoing monitoring and automates tasks, allowing SaaS startups to focus on scaling their business.According to McKinsey, 87% of companies would not do business with a company that doesn’t meet their data privacy requirements.SOC 2 compliance isn’t just for demonstration, it’s often a dealbreaker when negotiating contracts with enterprise clients.Startups should think about SOC 2 compliance as soon as they handle sensitive client data or target enterprise customers.