SecureNavi Offers Up to 3 Months of Free SOC 2 Type 1 Compliance Support for Startups
SecureNavi Corporation has announced the addition of SOC 2 Type 1 compliance support, utilizing its SOC 2 compliance platform "Fit&Gap," to its "Startup Support Plan." This initiative aims to assist startups in building robust security frameworks and obtaining SOC 2 reports more quickly and affordably, facilitating their expansion into transactions with large and international companies.
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SecureNavi Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tomohiro Izaki) announced that it has added SOC 2 Type 1 compliance support, utilizing its SOC 2 compliance platform "Fit&Gap," to the services covered by its "Startup Support Plan," which assists startup companies in building security frameworks.
Under this plan, eligible startup companies will receive free use of Fit&Gap and support from SecureNavi for issuing SOC 2 Type 1 reports. The application period is from today, May 11 (Monday), until July 31, 2026 (Friday).
SecureNavi has previously collaborated with partner companies such as VCs/CVCs and accelerators to support startups in acquiring ISMS certification and P-mark. By newly including SOC 2 Type 1 compliance support, SecureNavi provides a mechanism for startups aiming to expand transactions with large and international companies to issue SOC 2 reports more quickly and affordably, making it easier for them to be chosen by customers as a "trusted vendor."
Background | SOC 2 Compliance Becoming Required for Startups
For startup companies, opportunities to transact with large and international companies are significant catalysts for business growth. However, security requirements demanded by enterprises are becoming increasingly sophisticated year by year, and the establishment of information security frameworks and compliance with third-party evaluations are increasingly becoming critical points in business negotiations and contracts.
Especially for SaaS companies and IT service providers, the importance of SOC 2 reports as a means of demonstrating service reliability is growing. SOC 2 is an assurance report based on criteria established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), where an independent auditor evaluates the internal controls of a service organization.
However, issuing an SOC 2 report requires extensive preparation, including establishing internal regulations, organizing internal controls, collecting and managing evidence, and responding to audits. For startups aiming for business growth with limited personnel and budget, even recognizing the importance of SOC 2, it has been a challenging area to tackle.
Addressing these challenges, SecureNavi has added "Fit&Gap" to its Startup Support Plan services, offering conditional free support for SOC 2 Type 1 report issuance.
For those who want to know more about SOC 2
SecureNavi has published the "SOC 2 Complete Guide" as a resource that organizes the overview of SOC 2, how to proceed with compliance, and key points for preparation. Companies considering SOC 2 compliance or those starting to be asked for SOC 2 reports by their business partners should refer to it.
SOC 2 Complete Guide: https://fitgap.jp/document/soc2-perfectguide
Fit&Gap Offerings in the Startup Support Plan
This newly added support provides eligible startup companies with free use of Fit&Gap and support from SecureNavi for issuing SOC 2 Type 1 reports for up to 3 months from the contract start date. Depending on the customer's preparation status and coordination with auditors, SOC 2 Type 1 reports can be aimed for issuance in as little as 3 months. This plan offers free use of Fit&Gap and SecureNavi's support during this initial response period, reducing the initial burden of SOC 2 compliance for startups.
Fit&Gap is a cloud platform that streamlines compliance with security standards and systems such as SOC 2 and ISMAP. It centralizes the management of internal regulations, internal controls, and evidence required for SOC 2 compliance on the cloud, streamlining the process from audit preparation to audit response.
Fit&Gap Official Page: https://fitgap.jp/soc2
This allows startup companies to efficiently proceed with SOC 2 Type 1 report issuance by utilizing Fit&Gap, rather than organizing the necessary preparation work from scratch individually.
Eligible Companies / Detailed Conditions
This plan is for startup companies that meet any of the following conditions:
・Companies that have received investment or adoption from the following partner companies.
*Listed companies are not eligible for this plan.
*Specific conditions apply to this plan.
*The application period is from today, May 11 (Monday), until July 31, 2026 (Friday).
*Depending on the application status, recruitment may close even during the application period.
*The free period is up to 3 months from the contract start date. From the 4th month onwards, depending on the status of SOC 2 Type 1 report issuance.
Under this plan, eligible startup companies will receive free use of Fit&Gap and support from SecureNavi for issuing SOC 2 Type 1 reports. The application period is from today, May 11 (Monday), until July 31, 2026 (Friday).
SecureNavi has previously collaborated with partner companies such as VCs/CVCs and accelerators to support startups in acquiring ISMS certification and P-mark. By newly including SOC 2 Type 1 compliance support, SecureNavi provides a mechanism for startups aiming to expand transactions with large and international companies to issue SOC 2 reports more quickly and affordably, making it easier for them to be chosen by customers as a "trusted vendor."
Background | SOC 2 Compliance Becoming Required for Startups
For startup companies, opportunities to transact with large and international companies are significant catalysts for business growth. However, security requirements demanded by enterprises are becoming increasingly sophisticated year by year, and the establishment of information security frameworks and compliance with third-party evaluations are increasingly becoming critical points in business negotiations and contracts.
Especially for SaaS companies and IT service providers, the importance of SOC 2 reports as a means of demonstrating service reliability is growing. SOC 2 is an assurance report based on criteria established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), where an independent auditor evaluates the internal controls of a service organization.
However, issuing an SOC 2 report requires extensive preparation, including establishing internal regulations, organizing internal controls, collecting and managing evidence, and responding to audits. For startups aiming for business growth with limited personnel and budget, even recognizing the importance of SOC 2, it has been a challenging area to tackle.
Addressing these challenges, SecureNavi has added "Fit&Gap" to its Startup Support Plan services, offering conditional free support for SOC 2 Type 1 report issuance.
For those who want to know more about SOC 2
SecureNavi has published the "SOC 2 Complete Guide" as a resource that organizes the overview of SOC 2, how to proceed with compliance, and key points for preparation. Companies considering SOC 2 compliance or those starting to be asked for SOC 2 reports by their business partners should refer to it.
SOC 2 Complete Guide: https://fitgap.jp/document/soc2-perfectguide
Fit&Gap Offerings in the Startup Support Plan
This newly added support provides eligible startup companies with free use of Fit&Gap and support from SecureNavi for issuing SOC 2 Type 1 reports for up to 3 months from the contract start date. Depending on the customer's preparation status and coordination with auditors, SOC 2 Type 1 reports can be aimed for issuance in as little as 3 months. This plan offers free use of Fit&Gap and SecureNavi's support during this initial response period, reducing the initial burden of SOC 2 compliance for startups.
Fit&Gap is a cloud platform that streamlines compliance with security standards and systems such as SOC 2 and ISMAP. It centralizes the management of internal regulations, internal controls, and evidence required for SOC 2 compliance on the cloud, streamlining the process from audit preparation to audit response.
Fit&Gap Official Page: https://fitgap.jp/soc2
This allows startup companies to efficiently proceed with SOC 2 Type 1 report issuance by utilizing Fit&Gap, rather than organizing the necessary preparation work from scratch individually.
Eligible Companies / Detailed Conditions
This plan is for startup companies that meet any of the following conditions:
・Companies that have received investment or adoption from the following partner companies.
*Listed companies are not eligible for this plan.
*Specific conditions apply to this plan.
*The application period is from today, May 11 (Monday), until July 31, 2026 (Friday).
*Depending on the application status, recruitment may close even during the application period.
*The free period is up to 3 months from the contract start date. From the 4th month onwards, depending on the status of SOC 2 Type 1 report issuance.