SOC 2 Observation Period
Overview of SOC 2 requirements
For initial SOC 2 Type 2 audits, the observation period is typically 6 months, though some organizations opt for a shorter period (around 3 months) to expedite their first report. For subsequent audits, a 12-month observation period becomes standard.
During that window, they will:
Sample logs
Check alerts
Verify access changes
Review incidents
Confirm policy updates
Validate that you followed your own rules
During that window, they will:
Sample logs
Check alerts
Verify access changes
Review incidents
Confirm policy updates
Validate that you followed your own rules
SOC Frameworks Overview
SOC 2 Basics
SOC 2 Compliance Process
SOC 2 Compliance Process
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