Compliance
The Netherlands, a hub of innovative SaaS startups, is experiencing a rapid rise in digital threats. According to the Dutch Data Protection Authority, there were 37,839 data breach notifications in 2024, with cybercrime-related incidents climbing sharply. Across Europe, more than 130,000 breaches were reported, and the Netherlands alone
SOC 2
If you've just been told a customer needs you to complete a SOC 2 audit, or you're preparing for one for the first time, a gap analysis is where you should start before you hire an auditor, before you buy compliance software, and before you spend
SOC 2
A SOC 2 penetration test typically costs between $8,000 and $25,000 for a standard SaaS scope web application, API layer, and cloud infrastructure. What puts you at the low or high end of that range depends on four variables: scope size, testing depth, report format, and whether retesting
SOC 2
Does SOC 2 Require Penetration Testing? SOC 2 does not explicitly mandate penetration testing in its written criteria — but in 2026, auditors overwhelmingly expect it. Under CC4.1 of the AICPA Trust Services Criteria, organizations must demonstrate ongoing risk identification and that security controls are present and functioning. A scoped,
SOC 2
A familiar situation is playing out across the Dutch SaaS ecosystem. A growing company closes a major enterprise deal in the US, starts conversations with international investors, or enters a procurement cycle with a regulated customer. Then the question comes up: “Can you share your SOC 2 Type II report?