Who issues a Prescient Security SOC 2 report?
Prescient Assurance LLC is the licensed CPA firm that performs SOC examinations and issues SOC reports. Prescient Security LLC is the cybersecurity and consulting company. Both sit under Prescient Security Management LLC, which the firm describes as an AICPA-recognized alternative practice structure. Prescient Security’s homepage, reviewed 20 August 2026, says it serves over 5,000 customers across 25-plus frameworks.
That split matters on a contract. Ask which legal entity will sign the report. Prescient Security started as CREST-certified penetration testers (the firm dates itself to 2018, from enableIT) and later added the CPA attest arm (Prescient Assurance, 2020). Headquarters is Nashville, TN (1900 Church St, Suite 300), with a team across the US, EMEA, and APAC that SGS’s October 2026 announcement puts at over 350 employees.
SGS completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Prescient Security, according to its announcement of 2 October 2026. SGS is the Swiss-listed testing, inspection and certification group. The announcement gives no terms and describes over 350 employees and 5,000 customers. The announcement does not say who owns or governs Prescient Assurance LLC. Ask Prescient to confirm in writing which entity signs your report and who owns it before you sign the SOW.
What makes Prescient Security different from accountant-led firms?
Prescient Security’s team comprises penetration testers and security engineers who became auditors, and the firm sets itself against treating compliance as “just another accounting function.” It positions that background as three advantages: technical depth on cloud and application controls, practical remediation talk instead of a generic “implement a control,” and the option to coordinate SOC 2 with ISO 27001 certification.
Technical Depth: The firm says its auditors understand cloud architectures, application security, and modern tech stacks at a practitioner level, beyond checklist compliance.
Practical Guidance: The firm says that when its auditors identify control gaps, they can suggest specific technical implementations, not just “implement a control for X.”
Combined Audits: The firm says SOC 2 and ISO 27001 can run as one coordinated engagement. Penetration testing is a separate service from Prescient Security LLC. If you buy both, ask how the firm keeps its own pentest work out of the SOC 2 evidence its CPA arm will test: AICPA independence rules treat that overlap as a self-review threat that needs safeguards.
CREST Certification
Prescient Security holds CREST certification for penetration testing. It is also a CSA STAR Top 20 auditor globally by Cloud Security Alliance.
CREST covers the penetration testing practice at Prescient Security LLC, which is separate from the CPA firm that issues SOC reports.
What are Cacilian and Cait?
Cacilian is Prescient Security’s pentest-as-a-service platform; the firm said it passed 1,000 clients in December 2024. In May 2026 it launched Cait (Cacilian AI), a continuous AI pentester, after an External Attack Surface Management service in January 2026.
Cait is, in Prescient’s description, a continuous AI penetration testing service that runs automated adversarial testing against client environments on an ongoing basis, in contrast to point-in-time pen tests.
Alongside the External Attack Surface Management (EASM) service launched in January 2026, Prescient Security offers discovery of external exposure and continuous AI testing. SOC 2 reports are issued separately by Prescient Assurance LLC.
Prescient Security lists Drata, Vanta, Secureframe, Trustero, RiskOptics, and Sprinto as supported GRC platforms and says it is partner-agnostic. Client reviews mention Drata fluency and a dedicated Slack channel with same-day responses.
The firm lists Trustero, RiskOptics, and Sprinto as supported for teams outside the Drata/Vanta ecosystem.
Client reviews include: “Intimately familiar with Drata’s platform” and “Their relationship with Drata’s systems and knowledge is excellent.”
Reviewers credit this familiarity with faster evidence collection.
Slack-Based Communication
Prescient Security says it offers Slack integration for audit communication, with a dedicated Slack channel for your audit team and a same-day response guarantee. Client reviews contrast this with formal email threads.
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.”
Microsoft Teams is also available for enterprise clients.
How fast is a Prescient Security SOC 2 once fieldwork starts?
Client reviews use phrases like “record time” and “speed of light” while still praising thoroughness. Prescient Security targets report delivery within 4–6 weeks once audit fieldwork begins. The Type 2 observation window is separate from that.
Factors the firm and reviewers point to:
- Platform expertise, which reduces evidence collection bottlenecks
- Slack communication, which clients say resolves questions the same day
- Distributed global team, covering multiple time zones
- Cybersecurity background, which helps auditors understand technical architectures quickly
Does Prescient Security cover ISO 42001 and AI companies?
Prescient Security is an IAS-accredited ISO certification body whose public scope includes ISO/IEC 42001, and it markets combined SOC 2 + ISO 42001 work for AI and ML companies. A named 2025 example is Behavox’s ISO 42001 certification.
Microsoft SSPA v10 Mandate: Microsoft requires ISO 42001 for SSPA suppliers (launched September 2024, compliance window closing 2025-2026). Prescient Security’s ISO certification scope includes ISO 42001.
Its current IAS certificate (MSCB-267, effective 6 April 2026, under ISO/IEC 42006:2025) lists ISO/IEC 42001:2023.
Where does Prescient Security operate?
Prescient Security is headquartered in Nashville and says senior auditors work across the US, UK/Europe, Australia, Singapore, and Japan. That is useful for distributed SaaS teams; it is not a claim of a licensed CPA in every country.
- Americas: Nashville, TN (HQ) plus a distributed US team
- EMEA: UK and Europe (distributed team)
- APAC: Australia, Singapore, Japan (distributed team)
Prescient Security says it covers your time zone: “Local expertise across US, EMEA, and APAC regions providing senior auditors in your time zone.”
What else can Prescient Security assess besides SOC 2?
Prescient Security’s homepage lists 25-plus frameworks, including FedRAMP, CMMC, HITRUST, PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 42001, and DORA/NIS2. Confirm which legal entity performs attestation versus certification for each framework.
Government & Defense:
- FedRAMP (Federal cloud security; 3PAO authorized)
- StateRAMP
- CMMC (C3PAO Authorized as of March 12, 2026)
- NIST 800-53, 800-171
Healthcare & Privacy:
- HITRUST CSF (Authorized Assessor)
- HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA
Financial Services:
- PCI DSS (Qualified Security Assessor)
- SWIFT CSP (Registered Security Assessor)
ISO Certifications (IAS-accredited certification body):
- ISO 27001, 27701, 27017, 27018 (security & privacy)
- ISO 42001 (AI governance)
- ISO 9001, 22301 (quality & business continuity)
This breadth lets you get a SOC 2 report and ISO certification from one family of firms. Penetration testing is available separately; see the independence note above.
What do clients say about Prescient Security?
Client reviews and the firm’s published testimonials highlight speed, Slack, Drata or Vanta fluency, and a zero-exceptions focus. Prescient Security also offers renewal discounts in exchange for reviews, which some clients disclose.
What Clients Highlight:
✓ Speed & Efficiency - “Record time” appears in client testimonials
✓ Responsiveness - Same-day response guarantee, Slack integration
✓ Platform Expertise - Drata/Vanta knowledge
✓ 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”
Notable Feedback:
“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 Security].”
“We are spending far less money per audit compared to our previous auditors while getting remarkably thorough service.”
Transparency Note:
Prescient Security offers renewal discounts in exchange for reviews. Multiple clients disclose this, so weigh the reviews with that incentive in mind.
Who is Prescient Security a good fit for?
Prescient Security fits first-time and growth-stage SaaS teams on Drata, Vanta, or Secureframe that want a CREST-background auditor and optional ISO 42001 certification from the same family of firms. It is a poor fit when procurement requires a Big Four name or a formal email-only process.
Best Fit For:
- First-time SOC 2 seekers using Drata, Vanta, or Secureframe
- B2B SaaS startups (Series A through growth stage) prioritizing speed
- AI/ML companies needing SOC 2 + ISO 42001 combination
- Cloud-native tech companies wanting auditors who understand modern architectures
- DoD contractors needing CMMC assessment from an Authorized C3PAO (as of March 2026)
- Teams already using Slack who want to communicate in Slack
- International SaaS requiring multi-region coverage and GDPR/ISO expertise
- Companies combining SOC 2 with ISO certification (ISO 27001, 27701, or 42001)
Not Ideal For:
- Public companies or IPO candidates requiring Big 4 brand recognition for investor optics
- Organizations requiring traditional formal communication (Prescient Security’s Slack-based, fast-moving style may feel too informal)
- Companies with minimal GRC platform maturity (Prescient Security’s efficiency assumes you’re using Drata/Vanta/similar tools)
How much does a Prescient Security SOC 2 audit cost?
Prescient Security does not publish a full price list. Our estimate is a Type 2 range of $10,000–$30,000 and Type 1 of roughly $5,000–$20,000, driven by scope and Trust Services Criteria. Those figures are ours, not a firm rate card.
On our estimates, its Type 2 starting point is lower than most specialist audit firms in this directory.
Clients report renewal discounts for multi-year relationships.
Which accreditations can a buyer check?
Prescient Assurance is the AICPA-facing CPA firm for SOC reports; Prescient Security LLC is listed as an IAS ISO certification body and, as of 12 March 2026, a CyberAB-authorized C3PAO. CREST membership for pentesting dates to September 2017 on the firm’s account. Confirm current C3PAO and ISO scope on CyberAB and the IAS certificate (MSCB-267) before you sign.
- CREST (penetration testing): member since September 2017, per the firm
- CMMC C3PAO Authorized (CyberAB, March 12, 2026)
- IAS Accredited ISO Certification Body (27001/27701/9001/22301/20000-1/42001)
- AICPA Accredited (SOC 1, 2, 3): audits delivered by Prescient Assurance LLC, a licensed CPA firm
- PCI QSA (Qualified Security Assessor)
- HITRUST CSF Authorized Assessor
- Google OAuth Approved Verification Security Assessor
- Microsoft SSPA Assessor
Who leads Prescient Security?
Fabrice Mouret is co-founder and CEO; Sammy Chowdhury is co-founder and runs the audit, alliance, and AI practices. The firm’s leadership page titles Sammy chief compliance officer, while SGS’s October 2026 announcement calls Sammy COO. Both came out of enableIT. Caroline Paranikas is chief legal and administrative officer; Darren Maloney joined as CFO in November 2023; Andrew McLauchlan joined as CRO, International, in January 2024.
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: 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
When should a buyer shortlist Prescient Security?
Shortlist Prescient Security when you want a CREST-background specialist, a licensed CPA attest arm, and GRC-platform fluency for a private SaaS or AI company.
For Series A-to-growth-stage tech companies using Drata/Vanta and prioritizing speed, client reviews cite both speed and thoroughness, and the firm’s homepage says it serves over 5,000 customers.
For AI/ML companies, the firm’s ISO 42001 certification scope means a SOC 2 report and an ISO 42001 certificate can come from the same family of firms. Behavox’s certification (November 2025) is the named example.
The firm is optimized for private mid-market tech companies, not public companies or organizations requiring traditional formal processes. Its best fit is the B2B SaaS startup that needs a SOC 2 report quickly, ideally already using a GRC platform and Slack.
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