BD Emerson's SOC 2 Type 2 Audit Services

BD Emerson performs SOC 2 Type 2 examinations through its CPA attest arm, testing whether your controls operated effectively across the full review period rather than on a single day. Our auditors work independently of our consulting and technology teams, which preserves the independence AICPA standards require.
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Definition

What is a SOC 2 Type 2 audit?

A SOC 2 Type 2 examination evaluates an organization's controls for security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy over a defined review period, typically three to twelve months. It tests whether those controls operated as described throughout that period against the AICPA's Trust Services Criteria, rather than whether they were designed correctly on a single day.

For service organizations managing sensitive or critical information, a SOC 2 Type 2 audit is crucial. It ensures ongoing vigilance against potential security breaches and operational failures, which is particularly critical for service providers required to demonstrate sustained compliance and security to clients within highly regulated industries.

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What a SOC 2 Type 2 examination covers

BD Emerson performs SOC 2 Type 2 examinations directly through its CPA attest arm. Our auditors work independently of every other practice in the firm, and we do not examine environments we helped build. We agree the scope and the review period in writing, test how each in-scope control operated across that period, examine the evidence behind it, and issue the opinion.
Scope, criteria, and review period
Operating effectiveness testing
Evidence examination
SOC 2 Type 2 audit report
Evidence collection built around your systems

Scope, criteria, and review period

Scope is the first thing we settle, and we settle it in writing. We confirm which Trust Services Criteria apply to your service commitments, which systems and locations fall inside the boundary, and what review period the opinion will cover. A Type 2 period normally runs three to twelve months, and its length changes what evidence has to exist.

We then map each in-scope control to the criteria it satisfies and agree the population and sampling approach before any testing starts. This stage defines what we will test and how. It does not involve designing or fixing your controls.

Operating effectiveness testing

A Type 2 opinion turns on whether each control actually operated across the review period, not on how well it reads on paper. We select samples spanning the full period, inspect the records the control produced, re-perform the control where re-performance is possible, and observe it where inspection alone is not enough.

Where a control did not operate as described, we document the exception, the population it came from, and its effect on the criteria. We report exceptions. We do not correct them and we do not advise on how to correct them, because either would compromise the independence AICPA standards require.

Evidence examination

Evidence is what your systems already record: access reviews, change tickets, onboarding and offboarding records, vulnerability scan output, vendor reviews, incident logs. We tell you precisely which artifacts we need and for which dates, then examine what you provide against the control description in the system description.

You produce and own the documentation. We examine it. Where evidence is missing, or does not cover part of the review period, we say so in the report rather than working around the gap.

SOC 2 Type 2 audit report

Our comprehensive SOC 2 Type 2 audit report provides a transparent and detailed view of your control environment’s effectiveness over the audit period:

  • Opinion Letter: This critical document contains the auditor's detailed opinion on the operational effectiveness of the controls, offering an authoritative assessment of your compliance status.
  • Management Assertion: This declaration from your management confirms the accuracy of the system description and attests to the effectiveness of the controls throughout the audit period.
  • System Description: This section details the systems that have been audited, including a thorough overview of the technological and procedural controls in place.
  • Control Activities: An in-depth evaluation of the implemented control activities, assessing their effectiveness in achieving the Trust Service Criteria throughout the audit period.

Evidence collection built around your systems

A Type 2 examination covers a review period, so the evidence has to show your controls operating over months rather than on one day. We test what your systems already record. Where your environment retains that history in one place, we request read-only auditor access and sample directly from the source. Where it does not, we sample from your identity provider, ticketing system, and cloud account logs.

We hold no reseller, referral, or implementation relationship with anything in your environment, so what you run stays your decision and carries no weight in the opinion.
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Benefits

Benefits of SOC 2 Type 2 audit

01

Sustained credibility

Regularly demonstrating compliant and effective control operations reinforces stakeholder confidence and solidifies your market reputation as a secure and reliable entity.

02

Continuous compliance

Adapting to evolving compliance requirements is crucial. Our audits help ensure your practices remain aligned with current industry and regulatory standards, thereby safeguarding against legal or financial repercussions.

03

Visibility into control drift

Testing across a full review period surfaces the controls that drifted: the access review skipped in March, the change that shipped without approval. Every exception is reported with the population it came from, so you can see where a control failed and how often.
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Schedule a SOC 2 Type 2 examination

Tell us the criteria you need covered and the period your customers are asking about, and we will scope the examination in writing before any work starts. Organizations that need both a Type 1 and a Type 2 opinion can sequence them under one scope.
Our Advantage

Why BD Emerson for your SOC 2 Type 2 audit

A Type 2 opinion is only worth what it can survive. Ours is produced by a licensed CPA firm, kept structurally separate from our consulting and technology practices, and scoped in writing before any testing begins.

Licensed CPA attest arm

Our examinations are performed by a licensed CPA firm under AICPA attestation standards, which is what lets the report carry an opinion your customers can rely on. The team that plans your audit is the team that signs it.

Testing across the full period

We sample evidence from across your review period, so the report speaks to how your controls actually ran rather than how they looked on one day. Exceptions are raised as we find them, not saved for the final read.

Structural independence

Our audit team works separately from our consulting and technology practices. We do not audit environments we built, and we hold no reseller or implementation relationship with the platforms we test, so the opinion you receive rests on the evidence alone.
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What our customers say

Great consulting firms for scaling security, compliance, and appsec.

Outstanding partner in Technical and Cyber Due Diligence

Appsec maturity and application hardening.

BD Emerson helped us simplfiy our compliance management.

BD Emerson did such a phenomenal job. What started as privacy support quickly became a full partnership across compliance, engineering, and even business operations. They’re embedded with our team. They understand our product. They move fast. They’re simply invaluable.

Adam Ben Jacobs

CTO @ OneStep GPS

Great consulting firms for scaling security, compliance, and appsec.

Outstanding partner in Technical and Cyber Due Diligence

Appsec maturity and application hardening.

BD Emerson helped us simplfiy our compliance management.

BD Emerson did such a phenomenal job. What started as privacy support quickly became a full partnership across compliance, engineering, and even business operations. They’re embedded with our team. They understand our product. They move fast. They’re simply invaluable.

Adam Ben Jacobs

CTO @ OneStep GPS

We had a hard time finding the right company to partner with in support of our compliance journey. Some vendors sell the idea that they do the work, but then you end up doing everything. The ambiguity is what killed our last project. BD Emerson’s team has such great technical knowledge and understands the standard so well that they made us comfortable with moving fast. This has led to us closing major enterprise customers that were previously out of reach because of security and compliance.

Tom Watkins

CEO @ AMI AssetTrack

Lead an enterprise initiative to overhaul the organization's technology stack from ecommerce, corporate tech, and corporate security.

Supported ISO 42001 exercise and served as internal auditor.

Rubrik's privacy and compliance team began with the backbone of BD Emerson. BD Emerson supported building out the privacy program, GRC (ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC, FedRAMP), and the appsec function.

We needed a partner who could move quickly, without sacrificing precision. BD Emerson brought the expertise, structure, and speed we were looking for. Their team became an extension of ours, embedding themselves across the organization, guiding us step by step, and giving us confidence in areas we hadn’t tackled before. The internal audit they conducted was so detailed that even the external auditors called it out. Achieving ISO 27001 with zero nonconformities says everything you need to know about the quality of the partnership.

Walid Souilem

CTO @ FGI Worldwide

We had a hard time finding the right company to partner with in support of our compliance journey. Some vendors sell the idea that they do the work, but then you end up doing everything. The ambiguity is what killed our last project. BD Emerson’s team has such great technical knowledge and understands the standard so well that they made us comfortable with moving fast. This has led to us closing major enterprise customers that were previously out of reach because of security and compliance.

Tom Watkins

CEO @ AMI AssetTrack

Lead an enterprise initiative to overhaul the organization's technology stack from ecommerce, corporate tech, and corporate security.

Supported ISO 42001 exercise and served as internal auditor.

Rubrik's privacy and compliance team began with the backbone of BD Emerson. BD Emerson supported building out the privacy program, GRC (ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC, FedRAMP), and the appsec function.

We needed a partner who could move quickly, without sacrificing precision. BD Emerson brought the expertise, structure, and speed we were looking for. Their team became an extension of ours, embedding themselves across the organization, guiding us step by step, and giving us confidence in areas we hadn’t tackled before. The internal audit they conducted was so detailed that even the external auditors called it out. Achieving ISO 27001 with zero nonconformities says everything you need to know about the quality of the partnership.

Walid Souilem

CTO @ FGI Worldwide

BD Emerson didn’t just help us meet our compliance goals; they integrated security and privacy into the core of our operations. I highly recommend BD Emerson to anyone seeking SOC 2 or GDPR compliance, or simply looking to enhance their security team and boost customer trust in their product and services. Their dedication and expertise have been invaluable to our success.

Padraig Reilly

CEO, Boxcore

BD Emerson understood our business requirements and worked side-by-side with us. The policies and controls we developed together not only meet compliance standards but improve how we operate day to day.

Matt Meierdierks

IT Manager, Lincoln Industries

From day one, BD Emerson brought urgency, clarity, and a sharp understanding of what truly matters to our business — earning and keeping customer trust. They went beyond helping us meet compliance requirements; they helped build a foundation for secure, scalable growth. That kind of partnership is rare.

Jason Marker

CEO @ LifeLenz

BD Emerson didn’t just help us pass an audit—they helped us build a sustainable culture of security.

Alexey Indeev

CTO Spare

BD Emerson was essential in helping our company navigate the daunting process of leveling up our security infrastructure. BD Emerson’s impressive expertise and confidence throughout the process helped our team exceed HIPAA and SOC 2 Type 1 standards quickly, distilling what can be an overwhelming process into a streamlined, organized effort. From day one they began adding value and getting us on course. With their help we delivered on a massive security overhaul with both extreme efficiency and thorough attention to details. Because of BD Emerson’s support, we’ve increased our clients’ trust in Titan Intake and the life-changing work it accomplishes for those seeking specialist referrals.

Patrick Bruce

CEO, Titan Intake

BD Emerson didn’t just help us meet our compliance goals; they integrated security and privacy into the core of our operations. I highly recommend BD Emerson to anyone seeking SOC 2 or GDPR compliance, or simply looking to enhance their security team and boost customer trust in their product and services. Their dedication and expertise have been invaluable to our success.

Padraig Reilly

CEO, Boxcore

BD Emerson understood our business requirements and worked side-by-side with us. The policies and controls we developed together not only meet compliance standards but improve how we operate day to day.

Matt Meierdierks

IT Manager, Lincoln Industries

From day one, BD Emerson brought urgency, clarity, and a sharp understanding of what truly matters to our business — earning and keeping customer trust. They went beyond helping us meet compliance requirements; they helped build a foundation for secure, scalable growth. That kind of partnership is rare.

Jason Marker

CEO @ LifeLenz

BD Emerson didn’t just help us pass an audit—they helped us build a sustainable culture of security.

Alexey Indeev

CTO Spare

BD Emerson was essential in helping our company navigate the daunting process of leveling up our security infrastructure. BD Emerson’s impressive expertise and confidence throughout the process helped our team exceed HIPAA and SOC 2 Type 1 standards quickly, distilling what can be an overwhelming process into a streamlined, organized effort. From day one they began adding value and getting us on course. With their help we delivered on a massive security overhaul with both extreme efficiency and thorough attention to details. Because of BD Emerson’s support, we’ve increased our clients’ trust in Titan Intake and the life-changing work it accomplishes for those seeking specialist referrals.

Patrick Bruce

CEO, Titan Intake

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