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Estimate your Year 1 cost across SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR — including auditor pass-through.

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Compliance guides

Framework deep dives

Each guide covers what the framework requires, what it costs, how long it takes, and what you actually get.

SOC 2 Compliance

Everything you need to know about getting SOC 2 Type II — timeline, cost, and what to expect.

HIPAA Compliance

BAAs, Security Rule, Privacy Rule — the practical guide for SaaS companies.

ISO 27001 Compliance

The international standard for information security. What it takes and what it costs.

PCI DSS Compliance

Cardholder data protection done right — scoping, SAQs, and the path to AOC.

GDPR Compliance

Data protection for companies handling EU personal data. DPAs, DPIAs, and rights management.

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What Does SOC 2 Cost in 2026?

A transparent breakdown of SOC 2 Type I and Type II costs — FencePencil fees, auditor pass-through, internal time, and where most companies overspend.

May 12, 2026

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SOC 2 vs ISO 27001 — Which Should You Start With?

A practical comparison of SOC 2 and ISO 27001 for SaaS companies: when each matters, how they overlap, and why doing both costs less than you think.

May 10, 2026

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HIPAA for SaaS Startups — What You Actually Need

HIPAA compliance for SaaS companies explained without the jargon. What triggers the requirement, what a BAA is, and how to get compliant without hiring a full-time compliance team.

May 8, 2026

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Why Managed Compliance Beats DIY (Vanta vs a Human Team)

GRC platforms like Vanta and Drata automate evidence collection, but someone still has to do the work. Here's why a managed service gets you compliant faster and cheaper.

May 6, 2026

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Stacking SOC 2 + ISO 27001 — How Much You Save

When you already have one compliance framework, the second one is 60–80% cheaper. Here's exactly how stacking SOC 2 and ISO 27001 works and what the numbers look like.

May 4, 2026

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Platform Launch: Client Portal and Admin Dashboard

We shipped the first version of the FencePencil platform — client project visibility, admin management, role-based access, and Stripe billing.

Apr 10, 2026

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