CyberCrest
Licensed CPA firm guiding organizations from readiness through SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 attestation.
Overview
CyberCrest is a licensed CPA firm that performs SOC 2 examinations and issues SOC 2 attestation reports, covering both Type 1 and Type 2 via a four-step compliance methodology. It also offers ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST, CMMC, PCI DSS, GDPR, FedRAMP, and NIST-based assessments. Typical clients include cloud service providers, SaaS companies, and managed service providers.
Strengths
- ✓States outright that it is a "licensed CPA firm" able to issue the SOC 2 attestation
- ✓Handles both readiness and the Type 1/Type 2 attestation in one engagement
- ✓Wide secondary framework coverage (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, FedRAMP, NIST)
Consider
- •SOC 1 is not mentioned, so SOC 2 (and other attestations) appear to be the focus
- •Founding year not published on the page
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Regions served
Pricing and timeline in context
Based in Encinitas, California, CyberCrest quotes SOC 2 work in the $10K–$40K band — in line with the boutique median of $10K–$40K across the firms we track. As an AICPA-licensed CPA firm it issues SOC 2 Type 1, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR reports directly, and the fee scales with your headcount, the Trust Services Criteria in scope, and any frameworks you bundle. Plan for roughly 6–16 weeks on a Type 2 engagement. Compare it against the full SOC 2 audit cost benchmark before you commit.
Who CyberCrest is for
CyberCrest works most often with SaaS and Fintech companies. Its broad 6-framework coverage suits teams that want to consolidate several audits — SOC 2 plus ISO 27001, HIPAA, or PCI — under one firm. Startups and first-time buyers that want a fast, affordable, hands-on engagement are the sweet spot.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a CyberCrest SOC 2 audit cost?
CyberCrest's SOC 2 engagements typically run $10K–$40K, 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 CyberCrest SOC 2 audit take?
A typical Type 2 engagement with CyberCrest takes about 6–16 weeks from kickoff to report, plus the observation window itself. Use the timeline calculator to estimate your own schedule.
What frameworks does CyberCrest cover?
CyberCrest covers SOC 2 Type 1, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR. If you need several of these, bundling them into one engagement is usually cheaper than auditing each separately.
Is CyberCrest an AICPA-licensed CPA firm?
Yes. CyberCrest 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 CyberCrest operate?
CyberCrest is headquartered in Encinitas, California and serves clients across United States. SOC 2 is a US attestation standard, so a US-licensed firm can serve clients wherever they are based.
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