SOC 2 Compliance with Secureframe and NDB

A Practical, Scalable Path to Building Trust in the Lone Star Tech Corridor

In Dallas—a city fueled by business innovation, fast-scaling startups, and enterprise-grade service providers — SOC 2 compliance is no longer optional. Whether you’re a cloud-based SaaS platform, a fintech disruptor, or a healthcare IT company, your clients are asking the same question: "Can we trust you with our data?"

At NDB, we make sure the answer is always yes — backed by independent SOC 2 audit reports delivered faster, smarter, and with less friction. As a licensed CPA firm specializing in information security and compliance, NDB combines its deep audit expertise with Secureframe, one of the most advanced GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) automation platforms available today.

Together, we help Dallas-based companies cut through the complexity of SOC 2 audits—turning a high-stakes challenge into a clear path forward.

What Is SOC 2, and Why Does It Matter in Dallas?

SOC 2, developed by the AICPA, is an industry-standard framework that assesses how securely your systems handle customer data. It focuses on five Trust Services Criteria:

• Security
• Availability
• Processing Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Privacy

A SOC 2 Type 1 report evaluates your control design at a point in time, while a SOC 2 Type 2 report verifies that those controls operated effectively over a defined period (typically 3 to 12 months).

In Dallas, where B2B cloud providers, financial institutions, and managed services companies are thriving, SOC 2 reports are often required to:

• Win enterprise contracts
• Pass vendor security reviews
• Demonstrate due diligence to investors
• Meet partner and regulatory expectations
• If you're scaling fast and working with sensitive data, a SOC 2 report is one of the most strategic moves you can make.

Why Dallas Businesses Choose NDB + Secureframe

At NDB, we believe your time is best spent building your business—not navigating compliance checklists and audit bureaucracy. That’s why we use Secureframe’s powerful GRC platform to automate evidence collection, centralize workflows, and streamline your entire audit journey. You get the peace of mind of working with a nationally recognized CPA firm—plus the speed and intelligence of Secureframe’s automation. It's the best of both worlds.

What the Process Looks Like: From Chaos to Clarity

We know that no two businesses are alike, especially in a city as dynamic as Dallas. That’s why our SOC 2 audit process is scalable, tailored, and built for modern infrastructure.

Step 1: Readiness & Onboarding (Weeks 1–2)

We start with a personalized readiness assessment using Secureframe’s automated control framework. Whether you're in AWS, Azure, GCP, or a hybrid environment, we map your current controls and security posture against SOC 2 standards.

• Define your scope (systems, services, and trust criteria)
• Identify control gaps and risks
• Prioritize remediation activities

Step 2: Evidence Automation & Policy Alignment (Weeks 2–4)

Secureframe integrates directly with your systems—such as Google Workspace, Slack, GitHub, Okta, Jira, and cloud providers—to automatically collect audit evidence.

NDB works with you to:

• Configure real-time evidence pipelines
• Customize and align policies using Secureframe’s robust library
• Track remediation tasks and ownership

Step 3: Audit Execution (Weeks 4–8)

Once readiness is complete, we launch the audit phase. Our CPA audit team works within Secureframe to review your controls, examine evidence, and validate your compliance posture.

• Full SOC 2 Type 1 or Type 2 audit procedures
• Collaborative review via Secureframe dashboards
• Frequent check-ins to avoid surprises

Step 4: Report Delivery & Beyond (Week 8+)

Upon completion, we issue your official SOC 2 audit report—ready to share with customers, vendors, and stakeholders.

We also help you:

• Prepare customer-facing FAQs and documentation
• Plan your ongoing audit cycles (annual or rolling SOC 2 Type 2)
• Extend your program to support HIPAA, ISO 27001, or HITRUST, if needed

Built for Dallas. Scaled for Growth.

We understand the pace of business in Dallas—from the early-stage innovators in Deep Ellum and Uptown, to mid-market firms across Plano, Irving, and Frisco. Our services are built to adapt:

Startups and Series A companies
Get ready for your first enterprise client or security review.

Mid-sized cloud vendors
Reduce your audit burden and internal costs with automation.

Regulated industries
Navigate SOC 2 alongside HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, or other frameworks.

What Sets NDB Apart

• Licensed CPA Firm – Only licensed CPA firms can perform SOC 2 audits. We issue valid Type 1 and Type 2 reports that meet the AICPA’s highest standards.
• Secureframe Certified Partner – We know the platform inside and out and can help you get the most out of your investment.
• Hands-On, Human Approach – You’ll work directly with experienced auditors who understand cloud environments, cybersecurity, and compliance.
• Transparent Pricing – No hidden fees. No audit-by-email chaos. Just structured, collaborative engagements.
• Trusted by Dozens of Texas-Based Clients – We work with clients in Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and beyond.

Let’s Build Your SOC 2 Roadmap—Together

If you’re ready to make compliance a competitive advantage — not a blocker — NDB is your Dallas-based SOC 2 audit partner. With our team of experienced auditors and Secureframe’s powerful GRC