Coalfire
Cybersecurity and compliance firm issuing SOC reports through its licensed CPA affiliate, Coalfire Controls.
Overview
Founded in 2001 and based in Colorado, Coalfire is a cybersecurity advisory and assessment firm known for FedRAMP, CMMC, PCI, and cloud security work. Its SOC 1/2/3 examinations are issued through Coalfire Controls, LLC, a licensed CPA affiliate, with the firm reporting more than 400 SOC assessments annually.
Strengths
- ✓Strong FedRAMP, CMMC, and PCI heritage alongside SOC work
- ✓SOC examinations issued via licensed CPA affiliate Coalfire Controls
- ✓Enterprise-grade cloud security engineering
Consider
- •Enterprise-focused; may be more than early-stage startups need
Frameworks covered
Regions served
Works with
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Pricing and timeline in context
Founded in 2001 and based in Westminster, Colorado, Coalfire quotes SOC 2 work in the $30K–$120K band — above the national firm median of $18K–$90K across the firms we track. As an AICPA-licensed CPA firm it issues SOC 1, SOC 2 Type 1, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS reports directly, and the fee scales with your headcount, the Trust Services Criteria in scope, and any frameworks you bundle. Plan for roughly 10–22 weeks on a Type 2 engagement. Compare it against the full SOC 2 audit cost benchmark before you commit.
Who Coalfire is for
Coalfire works most often with SaaS, Fintech, Healthcare, and GovTech companies, serving clients across United States, European Union, and Global. Its broad 5-framework coverage suits teams that want to consolidate several audits — SOC 2 plus ISO 27001, HIPAA, or PCI — under one firm. Scale-ups and mid-market companies that want experienced, credible coverage without Big Four pricing are the typical fit.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Coalfire SOC 2 audit cost?
Coalfire's SOC 2 engagements typically run $30K–$120K, depending on your headcount, the Trust Services Criteria in scope, and how many frameworks you bundle. Because no firm publishes fixed pricing, request a scoped quote — you can get three matched quotes on identical scope to compare.
How long does a Coalfire SOC 2 audit take?
A typical Type 2 engagement with Coalfire takes about 10–22 weeks from kickoff to report, plus the observation window itself. Use the timeline calculator to estimate your own schedule.
What frameworks does Coalfire cover?
Coalfire covers SOC 1, SOC 2 Type 1, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS. If you need several of these, bundling them into one engagement is usually cheaper than auditing each separately.
Is Coalfire an AICPA-licensed CPA firm?
Yes. Coalfire is an AICPA-licensed CPA firm, which is a requirement to issue a SOC 2 report — only licensed CPA firms can. It's worth confirming a firm's AICPA peer-review status before signing; see questions to ask a SOC 2 auditor.
Where does Coalfire operate?
Coalfire is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado and serves clients across United States, European Union, and Global. SOC 2 is a US attestation standard, so a US-licensed firm can serve clients wherever they are based.
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