Service Organization Control 2 (SOC 2) assessments examine internal controls relevant to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. This framework is essential for technology companies and service organizations handling customer data.
SOC 2 is a voluntary compliance standard for service organizations developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). It specifies how organizations should manage customer data and focuses on five Trust Service Criteria.
Unlike SOC 1, which focuses on financial reporting, SOC 2 is specifically designed for technology companies and service providers that store, process, or transmit customer data.
Builds customer trust and confidence
Competitive advantage in sales
Identifies security gaps early
Reduces audit costs over time
SOC 2 assessments evaluate your organization against these five fundamental principles of data protection and system availability.
Protection against unauthorized access to systems and data through physical and logical access controls.
Systems and data are available for operation and use as committed or agreed upon.
System processing is complete, valid, accurate, timely, and authorized.
Information designated as confidential is protected according to the entity's objectives.
Personal information is collected, used, retained, disclosed, and disposed of in conformity with commitments.
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