Top 10 SOC 2 Compliance Companies and Auditors in Australia (2026)
SOC 2 compliance in Australia involves two kinds of company. A readiness consultant (such as CyberSapiens) or a compliance platform (such as Vanta, Drata or 6clicks) gets your controls and evidence ready. An independent audit firm (such as BDO, Deloitte, AssuranceLab, A-LIGN, Schellman or Thoropass) examines your controls and signs the SOC 2 report. The same firm should not do both for your company.
Disclosure: this list is written by CyberSapiens, a SOC 2 readiness consultancy based in Port Melbourne, and we include ourselves at number 1. Every other company’s details were taken from its own website or official announcements and checked in October 2026. We were not paid to include anyone. If you spot an error, tell us and we will fix it.
More Australian SaaS, fintech and technology companies are being asked for a SOC 2 report by US and enterprise customers. But searching for “SOC 2 Australia” or “SOC 2 certification in Australia” gives you a mix of auditors, consultants and software platforms that do very different jobs. This guide lists the top 10 SOC 2 compliance companies in Australia for 2026, explains who does what in SOC 2 compliance in Australia, and shows how SOC 2 fits with Essential Eight, ISO 27001 and Australian rules.
SOC 2 compliance companies in Australia at a glance
“Readiness” means the company helps you build controls and collect evidence. “Auditor” means the firm examines your controls and signs the report.
| # | Company | Type | Australian presence | Proof to check | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CyberSapiens | Readiness consultant | Port Melbourne, VIC; works nationwide | Works with independent audit firms | SaaS and tech companies wanting done-for-you readiness |
| 2 | Vanta | Compliance platform | Sydney office since 2022; Sydney data centre | Supports SOC 2, Essential Eight and CPS 234 | Teams wanting automation with Australian frameworks |
| 3 | Drata | Compliance platform | Sydney office and data centre (2025) | Auditor network inside the platform | Fast-growing SaaS teams |
| 4 | 6clicks | GRC platform | Melbourne-based | SOC 2, Essential Eight and ISM/IRAP content | Organisations managing many frameworks |
| 5 | BDO Australia | Auditor | Offices across Australia | SOC 1, 2 and 3; ASAE 3402 and 3150 | Mid-sized and large companies |
| 6 | Deloitte Australia | Auditor (Big 4) | Offices across Australia | SOC 2 and 3; ASAE 3402 and 3150 | Large enterprises and financial services |
| 7 | AssuranceLab | Auditor | Headquartered in Sydney | Part of US accounting firm Sensiba (2025) | Startups and scale-ups wanting a local audit team |
| 8 | A-LIGN | Auditor (licensed CPA) | Entered Australia in 2026 via AssurePoint | PCAOB-registered CPA entity; IRAP | Companies needing SOC 2 plus IRAP or ISO audits |
| 9 | Schellman | Auditor (licensed CPA) | Serves Australian clients; IRAP since 2024 | Licensed CPA firm (Florida) | Companies selling to large US customers |
| 10 | Thoropass | Auditor + platform | Serves Australia remotely | Licensed CPA entity, in-house auditors | Startups wanting platform and audit together |
The top 10 SOC 2 compliance companies in Australia (2026)
CyberSapiens – best hands-on SOC 2 readiness partner for Australian SaaS
CyberSapiens does the readiness work for you: scoping, choosing the Trust Services Criteria, gap analysis, writing policies, fixing control gaps, collecting evidence and preparing your team for the auditor. We then hand over to an independent audit firm for the SOC 2 Type 1 or Type 2 examination, so the report stays independent.
- Readiness and remediation for Type 1 and Type 2
- SOC 2 mapped to Essential Eight, the Privacy Act and ISO 27001
- Support during the audit and for the next period’s report
Best for: Australian SaaS, fintech and technology companies that want one team to do the work. See our SOC 2 compliance services in Australia →
Vanta – compliance automation with Australian frameworks
Vanta is a compliance automation platform that monitors controls and collects evidence for SOC 2, ISO 27001 and many other frameworks. It opened a Sydney office in 2022, announced a Sydney data centre in October 2024, and supports Australian frameworks including Essential Eight and APRA CPS 234.
Best for: teams that want SOC 2 and Australian frameworks in one tool. Software does not write your policies or fix gaps on its own, so many teams pair it with a consultant.
Drata – automation with a local presence
Drata is a trust management and compliance automation platform that continuously monitors controls and collects evidence for SOC 2 and 25+ other frameworks. In October 2025 it announced a new Sydney office and a Sydney data centre for customers who need data to stay in Australia.
Best for: fast-growing SaaS teams that want continuous monitoring after their first report.
6clicks – Melbourne-based GRC platform
6clicks is a Melbourne-based regtech company with an AI-powered governance, risk and compliance platform. Its framework library includes SOC 2 alongside Australian frameworks such as ASD Essential Eight and the ISM/IRAP.
Best for: organisations and advisers managing several frameworks at once, especially with Australian government requirements.
BDO Australia – SOC 1, 2 and 3 reporting
BDO Australia’s technology risk and assurance team provides SOC 1, SOC 2 and SOC 3 reports, as well as Australian assurance reports under ASAE 3402 and ASAE 3150, including Consumer Data Right (CDR) assurance.
Best for: mid-sized and larger companies that need SOC reports and Australian assurance from one firm.
Deloitte Australia – Big 4 third-party assurance
Deloitte Australia’s Third Party Assurance team issues reports on controls relevant to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality or privacy (SOC 2 and SOC 3), plus ASAE/ISAE 3402 and ASAE 3150 reports.
Best for: large enterprises, financial services and outsourcing providers. Engagements are usually larger and longer than with specialist firms.
AssuranceLab – Sydney-headquartered audit firm
AssuranceLab is a cybersecurity audit and assurance firm headquartered in Sydney. In 2025 it was acquired by Sensiba, a US accounting firm, and its co-founders became Sensiba partners. The combined firm audits against more than 15 compliance standards, including SOC 2.
Best for: Australian startups and scale-ups that want a local team. Ask which entity will sign your SOC 2 report.
A-LIGN – licensed CPA firm, now in Australia
A-LIGN is a cybersecurity compliance and audit firm whose CPA entity is a licensed certified public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB. In September 2026 it acquired AssurePoint, an Australian cloud security assessment firm, adding IRAP assessments and formally entering the Australian market.
Best for: cloud and SaaS providers that need SOC 2 plus IRAP or ISO 27001 from one provider.
Schellman – large US CPA firm serving Australia
Schellman & Company is a licensed CPA firm that issues more than 2,000 SOC reports a year. In April 2024 it announced it can support Australia’s IRAP assessments, alongside its SOC 2 examinations.
Best for: companies whose largest customers are in the US and expect a well-known SOC 2 auditor.
Thoropass – platform and audit in one
Thoropass combines a compliance platform with SOC 2 audits by its own in-house auditors. Its CPA entity (Laika Compliance, LLC dba Thoropass Assurance) is a licensed CPA firm. It serves Australian companies remotely.
Best for: startups that want software and the audit from one provider. Agree meeting times in AEST up front.
Who provides SOC 2 certification in Australia?
SOC 2 was created by the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants). There is no SOC 2 “certificate” – an independent audit firm gives its opinion in a SOC 2 attestation report. Two kinds of companies are involved:
Readiness consultant or platform
- Defines scope and Trust Services Criteria
- Runs the gap analysis
- Writes policies and fixes control gaps
- Collects evidence and prepares your team
- Cannot sign the SOC 2 report
SOC 2 auditor
- Examines your controls under AICPA standards
- Tests evidence over the Type 2 period
- Writes its opinion and signs the report
- Must be independent of your readiness work
- Issues a new report for each period
AICPA SOC 2 vs Australian assurance reports: Australian firms can also issue reports under Australian standards from the AUASB, such as ASAE 3150 (controls at an entity) and ASAE 3402 (the Australian equivalent of SOC 1). These are useful, but they are not the same as an AICPA SOC 2 report. If your customer asked for “SOC 2”, confirm with your auditor that you will receive an AICPA SOC 2 report and which entity will sign it.
SOC 2 Type 1 vs Type 2
| SOC 2 Type 1 | SOC 2 Type 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| What it checks | Whether controls are designed correctly | Whether controls worked over time |
| Time covered | One date | A period, usually 3–12 months |
| Typical use | First report, to unblock a deal | What most enterprise buyers ask for |
| Effort | Lower | Higher – evidence for the whole period |
SOC 2 certification process in Australia (for SaaS companies)
- Scope (1–2 weeks). Choose the systems, teams and Trust Services Criteria. Security is always included.
- Gap analysis (2–3 weeks). Compare your current controls with the criteria. Use our SOC 2 compliance checklist.
- Fix gaps (4–12 weeks). Policies, access reviews, logging, backups, vendor checks, security training and incident response.
- Choose an audit firm. Agree Type 1 or Type 2, the period and the fee, and confirm the report will be an AICPA SOC 2.
- Type 1 fieldwork, or Type 2 observation period. For Type 2, controls must run and be evidenced for the full period.
- Report. The auditor issues the report, usually a few weeks after fieldwork.
- Next period. SOC 2 is not renewed like a licence – you get a new report for each period, usually every year.
For a week-by-week view, read our SOC 2 timeline for Australian SaaS companies.
SOC 2 automation and compliance software in Australia
Compliance platforms such as Vanta, Drata and 6clicks connect to your cloud, code, HR and identity tools, collect evidence automatically and alert you when a control drifts. They save time, but they do not decide your scope, write policies that fit your business, or fix technical gaps. Most small teams get the best result from a platform plus a readiness consultant, then an independent auditor.
When comparing platforms, check: Australian data residency, support for Essential Eight and CPS 234, which auditors work inside the platform, and the yearly licence cost.
SOC 2 vs ISO 27001 vs Essential Eight
| SOC 2 | Essential Eight | ISO 27001 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who asks for it | US and enterprise customers | Australian government and many Australian buyers | Customers worldwide |
| What you get | Attestation report from an audit firm | Maturity assessment (levels 1–3) | Certificate from an accredited certification body |
| Focus | Controls for security and the other criteria you choose | Eight technical mitigation strategies from the ASD | A full information security management system |
Much of the work overlaps, so many Australian companies plan them together. See our Essential Eight services and the top ISO 27001 certification companies in Australia.
SOC 2 compliance by city in Australia
SOC 2 readiness and most audit work can be done remotely, so location matters less than experience. CyberSapiens supports clients in every state and territory.
SOC 2 in Melbourne & Victoria
CyberSapiens (Port Melbourne) and 6clicks are based here. SOC 2 compliance in Melbourne.
SOC 2 in Sydney & NSW
AssuranceLab is headquartered here, and Vanta and Drata have Sydney offices. Newcastle and regional NSW are served remotely.
SOC 2 in Brisbane & Queensland
BDO and Deloitte have Brisbane offices. CyberSapiens works remotely and on-site across Queensland.
SOC 2 in Perth & WA
BDO and Deloitte have Perth offices. Remote audits work well across the time difference.
SOC 2 in Adelaide & SA
BDO and Deloitte have Adelaide offices. CyberSapiens supports South Australian SaaS and defence suppliers remotely.
SOC 2 in Canberra, Tasmania & Darwin
Government suppliers often need SOC 2 plus IRAP and Essential Eight – plan them together.
SOC 2 requirements for Australian companies
SOC 2 does not give you a fixed checklist. Your auditor tests whether your controls meet the Trust Services Criteria you chose. For the Security criterion, most Australian SaaS companies need these SOC 2 controls in place:
- Access control – MFA, least privilege and regular access reviews
- Change management – reviewed and approved code and infrastructure changes
- Logging and monitoring – alerts for suspicious activity, with evidence that someone responds
- Risk assessment and vendor management – yearly risk review and checks on key suppliers
- Incident response and backups – a tested plan and restorable backups
- Policies and training – approved security policies and staff security awareness
These overlap with the Privacy Act’s Australian Privacy Principles, Essential Eight and APRA CPS 234, so one set of controls can support several requirements.
What affects SOC 2 cost in Australia?
| Cost factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Type 1 or Type 2 | Type 2 needs testing across a whole period, so it costs more. |
| Trust Services Criteria in scope | Each extra criterion adds controls and testing. |
| Company size and systems | More people, products and cloud accounts mean more evidence. |
| Choice of auditor | Big 4 firms usually charge more than specialist SOC 2 firms. |
| Platform licence | Automation tools have yearly subscription fees. |
| Current maturity | Fewer existing controls means more readiness work. |
See our SOC 2 cost guide for Australia, or ask us for a fixed quote.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the top SOC 2 compliance companies in Australia?
For readiness, CyberSapiens is a hands-on consultant, and Vanta, Drata and 6clicks are compliance platforms with an Australian presence. For the audit itself, firms such as BDO Australia, Deloitte Australia, AssuranceLab, A-LIGN, Schellman and Thoropass issue SOC 2 reports.
Is SOC 2 a certification?
No. SOC 2 is an attestation report, not a certificate. An independent audit firm examines your controls and gives its opinion in a report. People often call it SOC 2 certification, but there is no certificate or certifying body.
Is SOC 2 mandatory in Australia?
No. SOC 2 is not required by Australian law. You need it when customers, often in the US or large enterprises, ask for it in contracts or security reviews. Australian rules such as the Privacy Act, the SOCI Act, Essential Eight and APRA CPS 234 apply separately.
How long does SOC 2 take in Australia?
Readiness usually takes 2 to 4 months. A Type 1 report can follow soon after. A Type 2 report needs an observation period of 3 to 12 months, plus a few weeks for the auditor to write the report.
What is the difference between SOC 2 and ASAE 3150?
SOC 2 is a US AICPA attestation report. ASAE 3150 is an Australian assurance standard for reporting on controls. They can cover similar ground, but if your customer asked for SOC 2, confirm your auditor will issue an AICPA SOC 2 report.
Do I need a consultant and an auditor?
Usually yes. A consultant or platform prepares your controls and evidence, and an independent audit firm examines them and signs the report. The audit firm must stay independent, so it should not design your controls.
How do I get SOC 2 certification in Australia?
Choose your scope and Trust Services Criteria, run a gap analysis, fix the gaps with a consultant or platform, then engage an independent audit firm for a Type 1 or Type 2 examination. The auditor issues the SOC 2 report; most companies repeat the Type 2 every year.
Should I do SOC 2, Essential Eight or ISO 27001 first?
Start with what your customers ask for. US and enterprise customers usually want SOC 2, Australian government buyers often ask for Essential Eight, and international customers often prefer ISO 27001. Much of the work overlaps, so many companies plan them together.
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How we built this list: we included readiness consultants, compliance platforms and audit firms that offer SOC 2 services to Australian organisations and publish clear information about them. Company details come from each company’s own website and official announcements, checked in October 2026. The order reflects our view of the best fit for Australian SaaS and technology companies and is not a paid ranking. Company names are trademarks of their owners.
