Coalfire
Coalfire is one of the largest cybersecurity assessment practices in the world. Its assurance practice performs SOC 1 and SOC 2 examinations for large service organizations, paired with deep testing and advisory benches.
At a glance
| Headquarters | Westminster, Colorado |
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| Founded | 2001 |
| Firm type | Cybersecurity assessment and advisory firm (assurance specialist) |
| SOC 1 planning range | $35K–$120K (planning estimate (Sept 2026)) |
| Typical fieldwork window | Type 1: 8–12 wk |
| Frameworks (per firm) | SOC 1, SOC 2, FedRAMP, HITRUST, ISO 27001 |
| Official website | coalfire.com |
Best fit
Large, complex service organizations that need scale and testing depth.
Before you engage
Large-practice process and pricing; confirm the report-issuing entity's CPA credentials.
Questions about Coalfire
How much does a Coalfire SOC 1 examination cost?
Coalfire does not publish SOC 1 pricing -- request a scoped quote. Our planning estimate for large-practice Type 1 examinations is $35K–120K (September 2026).
Can Coalfire issue our SOC 1 report?
Coalfire is listed here as a cybersecurity assessment and advisory firm with an assurance practice performing SOC examinations. Only a licensed CPA firm can issue a SOC 1 report under AICPA SSAE 18 -- confirm the report-issuing entity’s CPA credentials before engaging.
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