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BSI Group
- Readiness/prep firm — does not issue the SOC 2 report itself
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BSI Group is a specialist SOC 2 readiness firm in London, UK, UK. It charges $60K–$200K for readiness ahead of a Type II audit. The 6–18 week figure is its engagement timeline. Founded in 1901, it holds 5 accreditations and specializes in Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, and 3 more. Its pricing is above average compared to the specialist average of $20K–$60.1K.
Readiness only. BSI Group prepares companies for SOC 2 but does not issue the report. You will engage a separate CPA firm for the audit itself, and keeping the two apart is what protects the auditor's independence.
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How Much Does BSI Group Charge for SOC 2?
Estimated readiness ranges, placed against the broader specialist peer set. Numbers are directional; final pricing depends on scope, Trust Services Criteria, evidence quality, and observation period. These cover readiness work only — the audit fee is separate.
- Readiness for Type 1
- $40K–$150K
- Readiness for Type 2
- $60K–$200K
- Timeline
- 6–18 wk
- Team Size
- 5000-10000+
- Deliverable
- Standard enterprise delivery
- Response Time
- Global account management
Readiness for Type 2 Pricing Position
Note: Pricing shown is estimated based on typical engagements. Use our SOC 2 cost calculator for a personalized estimate.
Not a like-for-like comparison: the tier average and market span above are drawn from firms that price the audit itself. BSI Group's range covers readiness work only, so a lower band here does not mean a lower total cost of getting your SOC 2 report.
Timeline: The 6–18 week figure is the readiness window before your auditor is engaged, not the full engagement. A SOC 2 Type II also requires an observation period, typically 3–12 months depending on scope, before that window begins.
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- Pricing context
- 0%
- Timeline context
- 10%
- Accreditations
- 5
of Specialist firms charge more for Type II.
of Specialist firms have longer minimum timelines.
itemized accreditations. Tier average: 4.
Compare BSI Group with Similar Specialist Firms
Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and itemized accreditation counts for the closest-priced peers in the specialist tier. Firm-reported certification totals stay outside this comparison because they are not the same measure.
| BSI Group | Moore Kingston Smith | ITGRC Advisory | Nucleus Networks | Canadian Cyber | Prowise Systems | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $60K–$200Kreadiness | $25K–$70K readiness | $20K–$65K readiness | $20K–$60K readiness | $15K–$50K readiness | $15K–$50K readiness |
| Type I Cost | $40K–$150K readiness | $15K–$50K readiness | $15K–$40K readiness | $15K–$45K readiness | $10K–$35K readiness | $10K–$35K readiness |
| Timeline | 6–18 wk | 3–9 wk | 3–9 wk | 6–12 wk | 3–12 wk | 12–24 wk |
| Team Size | 5000-10000+ | 5–15 | 2–10 | 90–100 | 10–100 | 10–100 |
| Itemized Accreditations | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Founded | 1901 | 2016 | 2016 | 2010 | 2014 | 2010 |
BSI Group Industry Fit
For buyers in Technology and Financial Services, BSI Group fits the specialist profile when its 6–18 weeks timeline and Type II pricing ($60K–$200K) align with the buyer's scope. Their 5 active accreditations, including UKAS, ANAB, IAF, extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.
Who Should Hire BSI Group?
Global enterprises needing SOC 1/2/3, ISAE 3402, ISAE 3000, or DORA compliance from an internationally recognized, independent assurance provider
What Makes BSI Group Different?
Globally recognized standards body founded in 1901; operates in 60+ countries; combines SOC attestation with ISO certification expertise under one roof; supports DORA compliance for EU financial services; trusted by multinational clients worldwide
Is BSI Group Right for You?
- You're an enterprise needing a comprehensive, large-scope readiness program
- You're in healthcare and need HIPAA-aware auditors
- You're in financial services with regulatory audit requirements
- You want the stability and capacity of a large audit team (5000+ professionals)
- You value an established firm with 125+ years of audit experience
- You want a firm that focuses primarily on SOC 2 and compliance audits
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What Industries Does BSI Group Serve?
6 industries. Specialist average: 6.
What Certifications and Accreditations Does BSI Group List?
5 accreditations. Specialist average: 4.
Audit Platform
BSI Entropy Software
BSI Group SOC 2 Audit FAQ
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Does BSI Group issue the SOC 2 report?
BSI Group prepares companies for SOC 2 but does not issue the report. You will engage a separate CPA firm for the audit itself, and keeping the two apart is what protects the auditor's independence.
How much does a SOC 2 readiness engagement from BSI Group cost?
We estimate BSI Group at $40K to $150K to get you ready for a Type I, and $60K to $200K for a Type II. That is readiness work only — the audit fee you pay the CPA firm that issues the report is separate and on top. Final pricing depends on your scope, how many trust service criteria you take on, and how much of your control set already exists.
How long does a SOC 2 readiness engagement take with BSI Group?
The 6–18 week range is BSI Group's readiness window — scoping, control design, remediation, and evidence organization. The audit itself comes after, on your auditor's clock: a Type II adds an observation period of typically 3–12 months before fieldwork even begins. Budget the two stages separately.
What industries does BSI Group specialize in?
BSI Group has deep expertise in Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Government, Cloud Services. They are best suited for Global enterprises needing SOC 1/2/3, ISAE 3402, ISAE 3000, or DORA compliance from an internationally recognized, independent assurance provider
What credentials and frameworks does BSI Group have?
BSI Group lists these directory-verified credentials: UKAS, ANAB, IAF, ISO 27001 Certification Body, ISAE 3402.
What compliance platform does BSI Group use?
Compliance platform used by BSI Group: BSI Entropy Software. Deliverable timing: Standard enterprise delivery.
Is BSI Group a good SOC 2 readiness provider?
BSI Group is a specialist SOC 2 readiness firm founded in 1901 with 125 years of experience. Globally recognized standards body founded in 1901; operates in 60+ countries; combines SOC attestation with ISO certification expertise under one roof; supports DORA compliance for EU financial services; trusted by multinational clients worldwide They are best suited for organizations that need technology, financial services, healthcare expertise.
Where is BSI Group located?
BSI Group is headquartered in London, UK, UK. Readiness engagements are conducted remotely.
How does BSI Group compare to other specialist firms in this directory?
Compared to the 70 specialist firms in our directory, BSI Group's SOC 2 readiness pricing ($60K–$200K) is above average (tier average: $20.043K–$60.061K). It itemizes 5 directory-verified accreditation badges, compared with a tier average of 4 itemized badges. Its published fieldwork-to-report range is 6–18 weeks. Read that comparison with care: most firms in the tier are audit firms, so their bands cover the report itself while these cover readiness work only.
Who should hire BSI Group for a SOC 2 readiness engagement?
BSI Group is best suited for Global enterprises needing SOC 1/2/3, ISAE 3402, ISAE 3000, or DORA compliance from an internationally recognized, independent assurance provider Their key differentiator is: Globally recognized standards body founded in 1901; operates in 60+ countries; combines SOC attestation with ISO certification expertise under one roof; supports DORA compliance for EU financial services; trusted by multinational clients worldwide
Questions to Ask BSI Group Before Hiring
A buyer-side checklist. Bring these to your first call — the answers separate firms that have run hundreds of SOC 2 engagements from firms that are bidding on them.
- Your team is sized at 5000-10000+. How many auditors will be assigned to my engagement, and who is the engagement lead — a partner, a senior manager, or a staff auditor?
- You quote 6–18 weeks. What pushes a project to the longer end of that range, and what does "audit-ready on day one" look like to you?
- Your Readiness for Type 2 range is $60K–$200K. What's included at each end, and what scope changes would push pricing above the top of that range?
- We've talked to similar firms in the specialist tier. What's a question buyers like us should be asking that they usually don't?
- Which CPA firms do you hand off to, and will you stay involved through fieldwork once the auditor is engaged?
- How do you handle subservice carve-outs (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) versus inclusive subservice organizations when defining our scope?
- When you find an issue mid-audit, what's your remediation cadence — same-day flagging, weekly checkpoints, or an end-of-fieldwork rollup?
- Do you have surge windows (e.g., Q4 financial-year close) when start dates slip, and how far in advance do we need to lock the engagement to avoid them?
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