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Prescient Security is a specialist SOC 2 audit firm in Nashville, TN, USA that charges $10K–$75K for Type II audits with 2–6 week fieldwork-to-report timelines. Founded in 2018, they hold 17 accreditations and specialize in B2B SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, and 4 more. Their pricing is in the mid-range compared to the specialist average of $20.6K–$61.2K.
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Timeline: The 2–6 week figure is the audit fieldwork-to-report window once evidence is ready, 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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| Prescient Security | ITGRC Advisory | Nucleus Networks | Sustainable Certification | Moore Kingston Smith | Accedere | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $10K–$75K | $20K–$65K | $20K–$60K | $20K–$60K | $25K–$70K | $25K–$70K |
| Type I Cost | $10K–$35K | $15K–$40K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$50K | $15K–$50K |
| Timeline | 2–6 wk | 3–9 wk | 6–12 wk | 12–52 wk | 3–9 wk | 4–10 wk |
| Team Size | 200-500+ | 2–10 | 90–100 | 20–100 | 5–15 | 20–200 |
| Certifications | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Founded | 2018 | 2016 | 2010 | 2010 | 2016 | 2017 |
For buyers in B2B SaaS and FinTech, Prescient Security fits the specialist profile when timeline (2–6 weeks) and Type II pricing ($10K–$75K) align with what specialist firms typically deliver. Their 17 active accreditations, including CREST, CSA STAR, ISO 27001 Certification Body, extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.
B2B SaaS startups (Series A through growth stage) using Drata, Vanta, or Secureframe and prioritizing speed without sacrificing thoroughness. AI/ML and LLM companies needing SOC 2 + ISO 42001 together — Prescient audits leading AI and large language model providers. Fintech, healthtech, and security vendors at scale. CSPs pursuing FedRAMP authorization. DoD contractors needing a full C3PAO (newly authorized March 2026). Teams already using Slack who want same-day audit communication.
One of the largest SOC 2 auditors globally for SaaS (fintech, healthtech, security) and AI companies — including major LLM providers — running 5,000+ audits a year across all standards. Cybersecurity-first DNA: founded by CREST-certified penetration testers, not traditional accountants. Run from a Nashville HQ with a distributed team of 200+ across the US, EMEA, and APAC and a same-day Slack/Teams response guarantee. SOC 2 engagements start at $10K with report delivery in 4-6 weeks once fieldwork begins. Authorized CMMC C3PAO as of March 2026 (joining FedRAMP 3PAO, PCI QSA, HITRUST, and ANAB ISO accreditation for 27001/27701/42001). The Cacilian PTaaS platform and CAIT (Continuous AI Tester) bring AI-driven offensive security into the audit workflow. A Top 20 CREST and CSA STAR organization globally, operating under Prescient Security Management LLC as an AICPA alternative practice structure.
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Prescient Security represents a fundamentally different approach to SOC 2 compliance: built by cybersecurity professionals, not traditional accountants. Founded in 2018 — an evolution of enableIT, LLC, which co-founders Fabrice Mouret and Sammy Chowdhury scaled to 150+ consultants in financial services — Prescient has become one of the largest SOC 2 auditors globally for SaaS (fintech, healthtech, security) and AI companies, taking 5,000+ companies through audits each year across all standards. Notably, they audit leading AI and large language model (LLM) providers — a rare credential among compliance firms. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, TN (1900 Church St, Suite 300) and runs a distributed team of 200+ security consultants and auditors across the US, EMEA, and APAC.
Unlike traditional CPA firms that added cybersecurity audits to their accounting practice, Prescient started as CREST-certified penetration testers who evolved into compliance auditors. This “security-first, compliance-second” DNA shapes everything about their approach - from their technical depth to their communication style to their platform integrations.
The audit division, Prescient Assurance (founded 2020), is a licensed CPA firm. Both Prescient Security LLC and Prescient Assurance LLC now operate under Prescient Security Management LLC as a holding company, an alternative practice structure recognized under the AICPA Code of Conduct. This structure allows them to combine rigorous financial audit standards with genuine cybersecurity expertise: a rare combination in the compliance market.
Most SOC 2 auditors are accountants who learned cybersecurity. Prescient’s team comprises penetration testers and security engineers who became auditors. This matters because:
Technical Depth: Their auditors understand cloud architectures, application security, and modern tech stacks at a practitioner level - not just checklist compliance.
Practical Guidance: When they identify control gaps, they can suggest specific technical implementations, not just “implement a control for X.”
Bundled Services: Can combine SOC 2 audit + penetration testing + ISO 27001 in a single coordinated engagement, with teams that actually understand each other’s work.
Prescient holds CREST certification for penetration testing: one of the most rigorous independent security testing accreditations globally. They’re also a CSA STAR Top 20 auditor globally by Cloud Security Alliance, demonstrating world-class cloud security assessment capability.
This means when Prescient audits your security controls, they can actually test them like an attacker would - not just review documentation and screenshots.
Prescient’s most differentiated technical offering is Cacilian, their proprietary penetration testing as a service (PTaaS) platform. Cacilian reached a 1,000-client milestone in December 2024 and is now the central delivery vehicle for Prescient’s offensive security work.
In May 2026, Prescient launched CAIT (Cacilian AI Tester): a continuous AI penetration testing service that runs automated adversarial testing against client environments on an ongoing basis. For companies that need to demonstrate continuous security validation alongside their SOC 2 audit, CAIT eliminates the gap between point-in-time pen tests.
Paired with the External Attack Surface Management (EASM) service launched in January 2026, Prescient now offers a complete offensive security loop: discover your external exposure, test it continuously with AI, and validate controls in your SOC 2 audit with a team that already knows your environment.
Prescient has invested heavily in partnerships with leading GRC platforms, particularly:
Client feedback consistently highlights: “Intimately familiar with Drata’s platform” and “Their relationship with Drata’s systems and knowledge is excellent.”
This platform expertise translates to:
One of Prescient’s most-praised differentiators is Slack integration for audit communication. Instead of formal email threads with 24-48 hour response times, you get:
From client reviews:
“They use Slack which made it much easier to communicate with them than other auditors. Super helpful communication via a shared slack channel.”
“Having the ability to message them through slack created a seamless way for us to resolve issues.”
For teams already living in Slack, this eliminates context-switching and dramatically accelerates the audit process. (Microsoft Teams is also available for enterprise clients.)
Client reviews repeatedly use phrases like “record time” and “speed of light” - but also consistently praise thoroughness and attention to detail. This isn’t corner-cutting; it’s operational excellence.
How they achieve it:
Concretely, Prescient targets report delivery within 4-6 weeks once audit fieldwork begins. (The total Type II timeline still depends on your observation window — the monitoring period your controls must run, which no auditor compresses — but the audit work itself moves fast.) The result: fast report delivery without the “check-the-box” feel that plagues rushed audits.
As of 2025-2026, Prescient is aggressively positioning as an ISO 42001 leader - the emerging international standard for AI management systems. This matters because:
Microsoft SSPA v10 Mandate: Microsoft requires ISO 42001 for SSPA suppliers (launched September 2024, compliance window closing 2025-2026). Prescient is ready.
EU AI Act Alignment: ISO 42001 maps to EU AI Act requirements. Companies expanding to Europe need both.
Combined Engagements: Prescient can bundle SOC 2 + ISO 42001 for AI/ML companies in a single coordinated audit, avoiding vendor duplication.
Recent milestone: Behavox ISO 42001 certification (November 2025) demonstrates proven capability in financial services AI governance.
If you’re an AI/ML company, this is a strategic advantage - most SOC 2 auditors don’t yet have ISO 42001 expertise or accreditation. Prescient already audits leading AI and large language model (LLM) providers, so the team has hands-on experience with the kinds of model-governance, data-handling, and evaluation controls that AI buyers and regulators are starting to scrutinize.
With its HQ in Nashville, TN and senior auditors distributed across:
Prescient provides 24/7 coverage in your time zone. From client reviews: “Local expertise across US, EMEA, and APAC regions providing senior auditors in your time zone.”
This matters for:
Recent leadership hire: Andrew McLauchlan as Chief Revenue Officer, International (January 2024) - former AWS Global Financial Services leader who ran $600M+ EMEA/APAC business. This signals serious commitment to international expansion.
Beyond SOC 2, Prescient offers:
Government & Defense:
Healthcare & Privacy:
Financial Services:
ISO Certifications (ANAB-accredited certification body):
This breadth allows bundled engagements - get SOC 2 + ISO 27001 + penetration testing from a single coordinated team that understands your environment holistically.
Analysis of 60+ five-star client reviews reveals consistent themes:
✓ Speed & Efficiency - “Record time” mentioned in 30+ reviews ✓ Responsiveness - Same-day response guarantee, Slack integration ✓ Platform Expertise - Deep Drata/Vanta knowledge eliminates friction ✓ Cost-Effectiveness - “Far less money compared to previous auditors” ✓ Educational Approach - “Hand-holding for first-timers” without interrogation feel ✓ Zero Exceptions Focus - “Super patient, ultimately helped us achieve ZERO exceptions”
“Moves at the speed of light without sacrificing details.”
“Even when you know you have all your ducks in a row, there’s always this feeling like you’re under an interrogation lamp. That was not at all the case with Prescient.”
“We are spending far less money per audit compared to our previous auditors while getting remarkably thorough service.”
Prescient offers renewal discounts in exchange for honest reviews. Multiple clients disclose this, demonstrating transparency. Reviews remain overwhelmingly positive even with disclosure.
Prescient doesn’t publish a full price list, but the firm confirms that SOC 2 engagements start at $10K — a genuinely startup-friendly entry point. Type I audits run roughly $10K-$35K and Type II audits roughly $10K-$75K, with final pricing driven by scope, the number of Trust Service Criteria in play, and system complexity. Client reviews consistently describe them as “remarkably cost-effective” and “far less money compared to previous auditors.”
Where they sit in the market:
Clients report renewal discounts for multi-year relationships, suggesting loyalty pricing.
This accreditation depth is rare among compliance auditors and signals serious investment in quality and capability.
Founded: 2018 (audit division, Prescient Assurance, 2020) Co-Founder & CEO: Fabrice Mouret — Cornell MBA, 20+ years entrepreneurial leadership, co-founded and scaled enableIT to 150+ consultants; oversees GTM, operations, and the penetration testing practice Co-Founder & Chief Compliance Officer: Sammy Chowdhury — Columbia University, 20+ years in digital transformation and cybersecurity services; co-founded enableIT, Prescient Security, Prescient Assurance, and Cacilian; personally onboarded 3,000+ SaaS clients; runs the Audit, Alliance, and AI practices. Holds US secret clearance and CISSP, PCI-QSA, CCSFP, CMMC-CCA, ISO 27/42k, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CCSK, and CTPRP credentials Chief Legal & Administrative Officer: Caroline Paranikas — Harvard Law, former Kirkland & Ellis transactional partner; admitted to the New York, Illinois, and Paris bars; leads both Legal and People functions CFO: Darren Maloney — chartered accountant (CIMA), 20+ years in senior finance leadership across high-growth cybersecurity companies; joined November 2023 CRO, International: Andrew McLauchlan — former AWS Global Financial Services leader who ran a $600M+ EMEA/APAC partner-sales business; joined January 2024 to build out EMEA/APAC
This leadership team combines:
Prescient Security represents the modern evolution of SOC 2 compliance - built for B2B SaaS, by people who understand B2B SaaS. Their cybersecurity DNA, platform-native approach, and Slack-based communication create a fundamentally different audit experience than traditional CPA firms.
For Series A-to-growth-stage tech companies using Drata/Vanta and prioritizing speed without sacrificing thoroughness, Prescient delivers exceptional value. The 5,000+ client base and overwhelmingly positive reviews demonstrate consistent execution at scale.
The ISO 42001 positioning is particularly strategic for AI/ML companies in 2025-2026 - Prescient is ahead of the curve on AI governance compliance, with proven capability (Behavox certification) and accreditation depth.
However, they’re optimized for private mid-market tech companies, not public companies or organizations requiring traditional formal processes. Their sweet spot is the B2B SaaS startup that needs to get SOC 2 done quickly and thoroughly so they can get back to building their business, ideally while already using a GRC platform and Slack.
If that’s your profile, Prescient’s combination of cybersecurity expertise, platform integration, global coverage, and speed-to-value is hard to beat in the specialist auditor category.
"Moves at the speed of light without sacrificing details. Their relationship with Drata's systems and knowledge is excellent."
"They use Slack which made it much easier to communicate with them than other auditors. Super helpful and always responsive."
"We are spending far less money per audit compared to our previous auditors while getting remarkably thorough service."
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Cacilian PTaaS + CAIT (Continuous AI Tester) + GRC platform native (Drata/Vanta/Secureframe)
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Prescient Security SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $10K to $35K. Type II audits range from $10K to $75K. This is in the mid-range for specialist firms — the specialist tier average is $20.621K–$61.184K. Final pricing depends on your organization's scope, number of trust service criteria, and system complexity.
The 2–6 week range is Prescient Security's audit execution and report-delivery window once evidence is available. It is the fieldwork-to-report window, 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, while a Type I is a point-in-time assessment with no observation period. Actual timelines depend on readiness, scope, and evidence availability. They offer accelerated timelines for organizations that are audit-ready.
Prescient Security has deep expertise in B2B SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, Cloud Technology, Government, AI/ML, MSPs. They are best suited for B2B SaaS startups (Series A through growth stage) using Drata, Vanta, or Secureframe and prioritizing speed without sacrificing thoroughness. AI/ML and LLM companies needing SOC 2 + ISO 42001 together — Prescient audits leading AI and large language model providers. Fintech, healthtech, and security vendors at scale. CSPs pursuing FedRAMP authorization. DoD contractors needing a full C3PAO (newly authorized March 2026). Teams already using Slack who want same-day audit communication.
Prescient Security holds 17 accreditations: AICPA, CPA Firm, CREST, CSA STAR, ISO 27001 Certification Body, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, ISO 9001, ISO 22301, FedRAMP 3PAO, CMMC C3PAO, StateRAMP, HITRUST Assessor, PCI DSS QSA, SWIFT CSP, Google OAuth Assessor, Microsoft SSPA Assessor. This is above average for specialist firms, indicating broad certification capabilities.
Prescient Security uses Cacilian PTaaS + CAIT (Continuous AI Tester) + GRC platform native (Drata/Vanta/Secureframe) for their audit engagements. They integrate with Drata, Vanta, Secureframe, Sprinto, Trustero, RiskOptics for evidence collection and compliance automation. Reports are delivered via 4-6 weeks.
Prescient Security is a specialist SOC 2 audit firm founded in 2018 with 8 years of experience. One of the largest SOC 2 auditors globally for SaaS (fintech, healthtech, security) and AI companies — including major LLM providers — running 5,000+ audits a year across all standards. Cybersecurity-first DNA: founded by CREST-certified penetration testers, not traditional accountants. Run from a Nashville HQ with a distributed team of 200+ across the US, EMEA, and APAC and a same-day Slack/Teams response guarantee. SOC 2 engagements start at $10K with report delivery in 4-6 weeks once fieldwork begins. Authorized CMMC C3PAO as of March 2026 (joining FedRAMP 3PAO, PCI QSA, HITRUST, and ANAB ISO accreditation for 27001/27701/42001). The Cacilian PTaaS platform and CAIT (Continuous AI Tester) bring AI-driven offensive security into the audit workflow. A Top 20 CREST and CSA STAR organization globally, operating under Prescient Security Management LLC as an AICPA alternative practice structure. They are best suited for organizations that need b2b saas, fintech, healthtech expertise.
Prescient Security is headquartered in Nashville, TN, USA. They also have offices in Nashville, TN (HQ — 1900 Church St, Suite 300), United States (distributed), EMEA (distributed — UK & Europe), APAC (distributed — Australia, Singapore, Japan). They serve clients across the United States and can conduct SOC 2 audits remotely.
Compared to the 67 specialist firms in our directory, Prescient Security's Type II pricing ($10K–$75K) is in the mid-range (tier average: $20.621K–$61.184K). They hold 17 certifications vs. the tier average of 4. Their minimum timeline of 2 weeks is faster than the tier average.
Prescient Security is best suited for B2B SaaS startups (Series A through growth stage) using Drata, Vanta, or Secureframe and prioritizing speed without sacrificing thoroughness. AI/ML and LLM companies needing SOC 2 + ISO 42001 together — Prescient audits leading AI and large language model providers. Fintech, healthtech, and security vendors at scale. CSPs pursuing FedRAMP authorization. DoD contractors needing a full C3PAO (newly authorized March 2026). Teams already using Slack who want same-day audit communication. Their key differentiator is: One of the largest SOC 2 auditors globally for SaaS (fintech, healthtech, security) and AI companies — including major LLM providers — running 5,000+ audits a year across all standards. Cybersecurity-first DNA: founded by CREST-certified penetration testers, not traditional accountants. Run from a Nashville HQ with a distributed team of 200+ across the US, EMEA, and APAC and a same-day Slack/Teams response guarantee. SOC 2 engagements start at $10K with report delivery in 4-6 weeks once fieldwork begins. Authorized CMMC C3PAO as of March 2026 (joining FedRAMP 3PAO, PCI QSA, HITRUST, and ANAB ISO accreditation for 27001/27701/42001). The Cacilian PTaaS platform and CAIT (Continuous AI Tester) bring AI-driven offensive security into the audit workflow. A Top 20 CREST and CSA STAR organization globally, operating under Prescient Security Management LLC as an AICPA alternative practice structure.
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