SOC 2
System and Organization Controls 2
The gold standard for demonstrating security practices to enterprise customers and partners.
What is SOC 2?
SOC 2 is an auditing procedure developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) that ensures service providers securely manage data to protect the interests of organizations and the privacy of their clients. SOC 2 compliance is based on five Trust Services Criteria: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy.
Unlike PCI DSS or HIPAA, SOC 2 reports are unique to each organization. Companies design their own controls to comply with one or more of the trust principles. A SOC 2 audit results in a report attesting to the design and operating effectiveness of those controls.
Who Needs SOC 2?
- SaaS companies serving enterprise customers
- Cloud service providers and data centers
- IT managed service providers
- Any company that stores, processes, or transmits customer data
- Organizations seeking to win enterprise contracts
Key Requirements
Core compliance areas for SOC 2
Security
Protection of system resources against unauthorized access through access controls, firewalls, and intrusion detection.
Availability
System accessibility for operation and use as committed or agreed, including monitoring and disaster recovery.
Processing Integrity
System processing is complete, valid, accurate, timely, and authorized.
Confidentiality
Information designated as confidential is protected through encryption, access controls, and data classification.
Privacy
Personal information is collected, used, retained, disclosed, and disposed of in conformity with commitments.
Benefits of SOC 2 Compliance
- Win enterprise customers who require SOC 2 compliance
- Demonstrate commitment to security and data protection
- Reduce time spent on security questionnaires
- Identify and remediate security gaps proactively
- Build trust with customers, partners, and stakeholders
- Streamline vendor due diligence processes
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