The MSP's Guide to Offering SOC2 Readiness & Pentesting

Your clients are getting SOC2. That's a fact. It's not a question of if they'll get it, but when. For a lot of MSPs, this feels like a program they will just get a GRC partner for but it is not that simple. Smart MSPs see it for what it is: a massive opportunity to bring in new revenue and prove your value especially if you offer a form of vCISO services.

The real challenge isn't the demand, it's how you deliver it. You can't just slap a logo on a basic service. You need a program that works. And you certainly can't build it from scratch if you aren't a SME (Subject Matter Expert).

This is where a strategic partnership that lets you bundle SOC2 readiness with pentesting changes the game.

The Core Components of a Winning SOC2 Readiness Program

To offer a SOC2 solution, you need to deliver two key services that work together.

1. SOC2 Audit Readiness - This is the work you do to get your client's house in order before the official audit. It's about setting up the right policies, procedures, and controls. The goal is to make the audit process as smooth as possible and ensure nothing unexpected pops up on the big day. It's the foundation of a successful compliance program.

2. Pentesting - This is the key that unlocks the whole thing. A SOC2 audit is a major business expense for your client. For a lot of clients, the final report alone is a hard sell. Automated and manual solutions usually both satisfy a CPAs expectations. Some CPAs will require manual pentests.

Pentesting is the cybersecurity side of the audit. Especially a manual pentest; you have an actual security expert asudit your systems not just run another SaaS tool.

By running a pentest, you can provide tangible, real-world proof of security. You find and fix the vulnerabilities that matter, showing the client a clear return on their investment. It proves they didn't just check a box (automated and ai pentestins is checking the box), they actually improved their security.

Why a White-Label Partnership is Your Best Move as an MSP

You're an MSP, not a full-time compliance firm. So why try to be one? Building an SOC2 and pentesting practice from the ground up is a massive drain on your time and money. It takes a ton of effort to get it right.

A white-label partnership is a cheat code. It gives you:

• Instant Expertise: You get to lean on a partner's proven experience and deliver a top-tier service right away.
• Time & Cost Savings: No need to hire a whole new team, write new procedures, or spend years figuring it out.
• Focus on Your Clients: You can stick to your core business while we handle the specialized work.

Become a MSP Pentesting SOC2 Partner

This is your chance to stop being just another vendor. By offering a bundled SOC2 readiness and pentesting program, you become a trusted security partner. You make your clients more secure, help them justify their business expenses, and build a new, profitable revenue stream for your company.

At MSP Pentesting, we offer a complete white-label program that covers both of these services. We help you deliver a comprehensive, professional solution so you can focus on building your business.

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