Who needs to be SOC 2 Type 2 compliant?

SaaS businesses, firms that use the cloud to store sensitive customer information, and cloud service providers can get SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. While it isn't a regulatory requirement, getting a Type 2 attestation instills confidence in your infosec practices.

Who should go through SOC 2 Type 2 compliance?

You should consider a Type 2 audit once you are already SOC 2 Type 1 compliant and your customers ask for proof that the applicable controls are working effectively as claimed or as they should.

How much does it cost to become SOC 2 Type 2 compliant?

The costs to prepare for a Type 2 audit depend on your organization’s size, complexity (of systems & controls) of operations, audit readiness, and the type of auditor chosen. And with readiness assessments (optional) and other overheads, you are roughly looking at $20,000 - $50,000. Again, these are just ballpark estimates.

What are the SOC 2 Type ll controls?

Soc 2 Type 2 controls include control environment, communication and information, risk assessment, monitoring activities, control activities, logical and physical access controls, system operations, change management, and risk mitigation.

For how long is a type 2 report valid?

A SOC 2 Type 2 report is valid for 1 year from the date of issuance. This means your organization should ensure continuous compliance with the relevant controls even after the certification.

How do you get SOC 2 Type 2 certification?

To get SOC 2 Type 2 certification, define your audit scope, choose the relevant Trust Services Criteria, implement required security controls, and collect evidence over a monitoring period, usually 3 to 12 months. Then work with a CPA audit firm to review control operating effectiveness and issue the SOC 2 Type 2 report.

What are the renewal requirements for SOC 2 Type II?

SOC 2 Type II reports are usually renewed annually because customers typically expect a current report covering the latest control period. Renewal requires continuous evidence collection, updated policies, access reviews, risk assessments, vendor checks, incident records, and another CPA audit of control operating effectiveness.

What type of continuous evidence is needed for SOC 2 Type 2?

SOC 2 Type 2 continuous evidence includes access reviews, MFA/SSO logs, change management tickets, vulnerability scans, incident records, vendor reviews, backup tests, policy acknowledgments, security training, and monitoring alerts. This evidence proves controls operated effectively throughout the audit period, not just at one point in time.

Author: Pansy

Pansy is an ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity content marketer with a background in Computer Science engineering. Lately, she has been exploring the world of marketing through the lens of GRC (Governance, risk & compliance) with Sprinto. When she’s not working, she’s either deeply engrossed in political fiction or honing her culinary skills. You may also find her sunbathing on a beach or hiking through a dense forest.

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