soc2-compliance

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• SOC 2 Compliance
• Table of Contents
• Overview
• What Is SOC 2?
• Type I vs Type II
• Who Needs SOC 2?
• Typical Journey
• Trust Service Criteria

SOC 2 Type I and Type II compliance preparation for SaaS companies. Covers Trust Service Criteria mapping, control matrix generation, evidence collection, gap analysis, and audit readiness assessment. Overview Trust Service Criteria Control Matrix Generation Gap Analysis Workflow Evidence Collection Audit Readiness Checklist Vendor Management Continuous Compliance Anti-Patterns Tools References Cross-References -- SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is an auditing framework developed by the AICPA that evaluates how a service organization manages customer data. It applies to any technology company that stores, processes, or transmits customer information — primarily SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and managed service providers. | Aspect | Type I | Type II | |--------|--------|---------| | Scope | Design of controls at a point in time | Design AND operating effectiveness over a period | | Duration | Snapshot (single date) | Observation window (3-12 months, typically 6) | | Evidence | Control descriptions, policies | Control descriptions + operating evidence (logs, tickets, screenshots) | | Cost | $20K-$50K (audit fees) | $30K-$100K+ (audit fees) | | Timeline | 1-2 months (audit ph

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