Compliance-as-Code Framework for SOC 2 Automation
SOC 2 compliance requires ongoing evidence collection that consumes 20+ engineering hours monthly. A compliance-as-code framework that continuously validates controls against infrastructure and generates audit evidence could reduce compliance overhead by 80%.
Problem Statement
Engineering teams spend 20+ hours monthly collecting screenshots, filling compliance spreadsheets, and answering auditor questions. SOC 2 controls drift between annual audits because nobody monitors continuously. Auditor requests interrupt engineering work for weeks. The compliance process feels disconnected from actual security practices because evidence is collected retrospectively rather than generated continuously.
The Idea
A compliance-as-code framework that defines SOC 2 controls as testable assertions against live infrastructure, continuously validates compliance, and auto-generates audit evidence for annual assessments.
Why Now
SOC 2 certification became table stakes for B2B SaaS sales in 2026 but compliance maintenance drains engineering resources. Traditional GRC tools require manual evidence screenshots. Infrastructure-as-code adoption enables programmatic compliance verification. Continuous compliance is replacing point-in-time audits as the industry standard.
Target User
Engineering leads and compliance managers at B2B SaaS companies maintaining SOC 2 certification
Target Market
B2B SaaS companies ($2M-50M ARR) with SOC 2 requirements spending significant engineering time on compliance evidence
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