SOC 2
SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) is an international standard for evaluating the security, availability, and trustworthiness of services provided by service organizations. The SOC 2 report is essential for companies that process sensitive customer data and need to demonstrate a high level of security.
We’ll guide you through the entire SOC 2 preparation process – from identifying what’s needed, to creating the required documentation, and supporting you during the audit.
What is SOC 2?
SOC 2 is a security framework developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). It evaluates organizational controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy (i.e. Trust Services Criteria):
- Security – protection against unauthorized access
- Availability – the system is available for operation as agreed
- Processing integrity – system processing is complete, accurate, and authorized
- Confidentiality – information designated as confidential is protected
- Privacy – personal data is collected, used, and stored in line with the organization’s commitments
For SOC 2, you select which of the Trust Services Criteria apply to your business. Security is mandatory; the most common combination is Security – Availability – Confidentiality.
SOC 2 is not a certification (like ISO/IEC 27001), but an audit-based assessment of your organization’s security practices. The result is a formal SOC 2 report, issued by an independent auditor, confirming your compliance with the selected criteria. SOC 2 has two types:
- SOC 2 Type I: Assesses the design of security controls at a specific point in time
- SOC 2 Type II: Assesses the operating effectiveness of those controls over a period (e.g., 6–12 months)
How can we help?
We start by identifying which Trust Services Criteria are relevant for your company and mapping your information assets and processes. Based on your industry, services, goals, and current projects, we assess potential risks and vulnerabilities.
Through interviews with key staff, we determine what’s already in place, where there are gaps, and what needs to be added or updated.
We’ll then prepare or tailor the necessary documentation to meet SOC 2 requirements. This includes risk analysis, business continuity planning, and access control recommendations.
You will receive clear, well-structured materials for your auditor and for internal security management, with documentation tailored to your selected Trust Services Criteria and to how your company actually operates.
- SOC 2 preparation including control implementation and evidence collection
- Integration with ISO/IEC 27001 if you already have an ISMS
- Compliance with legal requirements built from templates or integrated into your current system
- Custom documentation built from templates or integrated into your current system
- Risk analysis to identify and assess security risks
- Business continuity to maintain operations in case of disruption