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SOC 2 attestation in Calgary
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Who asks for SOC 2 in Calgary
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SOC 2 attestation in Calgary at a glance
A Calgary software supplier selling to an energy operator or a financial institution often hears the same line in due diligence: send us your SOC 2 report. SOC 2 is an attestation by an independent CPA firm on controls relevant to security, with availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy added as scoped, tested against the Trust Services Criteria. It is not a certificate, and Sterling does not issue it. Reports are Type 1 at a point in time or Type 2 over a period. Calgary Economic Development describes fintech firms as drawn by large deals and capital-intensive clients, which produces the request. Sterling's Toronto office helps Calgary teams scope, design controls and gather evidence.
Why SOC 2 in Calgary
- SaaS, fintech and analytics providers selling to US and Canadian enterprisesVendor reviews at large clients ask for SOC 2 reports.
- Energy-technology and industrial-software vendorsOperators ask cloud-based suppliers for independent assurance over security and availability.
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Demand is buyer-led: customers request a SOC 2 report in vendor review; no Calgary authority is recorded as requiring it. The report is an attestation issued by an independent CPA firm, not by Sterling.
What SOC 2 requires
Strip away the vocabulary and SOC 2 asks a service organisation to report on six things about the controls behind its service.
The detail is on the global hub: SOC 2 explained →
How Sterling delivers SOC 2 in Calgary
Served from Sterling's Toronto office; Sterling prepares Calgary teams for control design, evidence collection and the independent auditor's fieldwork. One team carries the work from scoping to report.
- End to end, from one team
- Effivity ISO & GRC software
- Preferential Sterling Academy access, with complimentary awareness training for your people
- Internal auditor training for your audit team, as applicable to your standard
- Vulnerability assessment on ISMS engagements
The Sterling Promise: 100% on-time completion, 100% success, 8,100+ client engagements.Sterling does not certify. Certification decisions stay with independent bodies.
Regulations and accreditation for SOC 2 in Canada
The laws, regulators and accreditation route for SOC 2 apply across Canada, Calgary included. They are set out on the country page: SOC 2 attestation in Canada →
Standards Calgary organisations combine with SOC 2
SOC 2 in Calgary: questions clients ask
What is the quickest SOC 2 route for a Calgary software start-up?
A Type 1 report, which assesses control design at a point in time, can often unblock a first enterprise deal. A Type 2 report, testing operation over a period, normally follows. Scope the Trust Services Criteria to what customers actually ask for, typically security first, to keep the effort proportionate.
Is SOC 2 more common than ISO 27001 among Calgary software buyers?
It depends on the buyer. United States enterprises often name SOC 2, while some Canadian and international clients ask for ISO 27001, and some accept either. Check the largest customers' vendor-review documents and align to them. The overlapping controls mean one programme can serve both.
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Sources
- Technology, fintech and digital services — calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
- Oil and gas, energy services and energy transition — calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
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