Which SOC 2 type is recommended to go first and why?

If your organization has a deal in the pipeline and needs to move it forward quickly, go with Type 1. On the other hand, if there’s scope for a more detailed audit posture, Type 2 offers your company the highest level of security practices or security posture.

What if we are unable to pass all due checks on time? Will that have an impact on my SOC2 report or get flagged?

You won’t face any issues if you promptly resolve any security concerns or alerts Sprinto sends on your security controls for a period of time. Auditors typically only penalize if you address the critical checks before the audit process.

What happens when the information is exchanged through the physical documents?

If this is the case, the suggestion is to store all data in the cloud or on drives. Yet, if you have important documents in your office, they should have extra on-premise security measures. Sprinto will include them as monitored checks and provide manual evidence to support them during the audit process.

Can you use automation for SOC 2 evidence collection?

You can easily automate SOC 2 evidence collection with compliance software tools like Sprinto. This way, you can save 100s of man hours, otherwise spent on manual efforts.

How do major SOC 2 audit firms streamline evidence collection for clients?

Major SOC 2 audit firms streamline evidence collection by using secure audit portals, automated integrations, reusable control mappings, and clear evidence request lists. They also reduce manual work by accepting screenshots, system exports, policy documents, access logs, tickets, and automated compliance platform evidence in one organized workflow.

What platforms support evidence collection for SOC 2 assessments?

Platforms like Vanta, Drata, Secureframe, Sprinto, Hyperproof, AuditBoard, and Thoropass support SOC 2 evidence collection through integrations, automated control checks, document uploads, and auditor collaboration. These tools help collect evidence from cloud, HR, identity, ticketing, code, and security systems to reduce manual audit work.

How can SOC 2 SaaS help with evidence collection?

SOC 2 SaaS platforms help by automatically pulling evidence from cloud, HR, identity, ticketing, code, and security tools. They organize proof by control, track missing evidence, send reminders, and give auditors a centralized place to review documents, logs, screenshots, and system reports.

What are the best tools for evidence collection in a SOC 2 audit?

Popular SOC 2 evidence collection tools include Vanta, Drata, Secureframe, Sprinto, Hyperproof, AuditBoard, Thoropass, and Scrut Automation. These platforms help automate evidence collection, map controls, monitor gaps, and organize audit documents from cloud, HR, identity, ticketing, and security systems.

What does automated evidence collection look like for SOC 2?

Automated evidence collection for SOC 2 means connecting tools like AWS, Google Workspace, GitHub, Jira, HR systems, and identity providers to pull proof automatically. The platform maps evidence to controls, flags gaps, tracks owners, and keeps audit-ready records for review.

SOC 2 Archives

Blogs, SOC 2

Proving Compliance: Why SOC 2 Evidence Collection Matters

TL,DR: SOC 2 evidence proves your controls operate as described during the audit period. Auditors expect policies, logs, screenshots, configurations, attestations, tickets, and control owner records. The article explains evidence types, collection mistakes, repository hygiene, and continuous audit readiness. Years ago, collecting evidence was a walk in the park. But we can’t say the same…

Blogs, NIST, SOC 2

SOC 2 vs NIST: What’s the Difference?

TL,DR: SOC 2 evaluates service organizations against 5 Trust Service Criteria and produces an independent attestation report. NIST CSF provides internal cybersecurity guidance without a formal certification SOC 2 is tailored for service organizations handling customer data in cloud environments. NIST CSF applies broadly to any organization and organizes security into 6 functions: Govern, Identify,…

Blogs, SOC 1, SOC 2, Uncategorized

BuyerAssist gets to SOC 2 in just 6 sessions!

Milestone alert: BuyerAssist is now SOC-2 certified! ✅ 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that one of our prestigious customers, BuyerAssist, has cleared the audit and is now SOC-2 certified in just 6 sessions with the help of Sprinto. Wait, what? Yes, BuyerAssist’s strong team + Sprinto’s powerful automation tool made it possible. What’s SOC 2? …

Blogs, SOC 1, SOC 2, Uncategorized

Funding Alert: We just raised $10M Series A funding and sprinted to 100s of customers in just 7 months

It gives us immense pleasure to announce that we have raised $10M as part of our Series A funding led by Elevation Capital, participation from Accel and Blume ventures. We started this journey in Mid 2021 with an aim to ensure that SaaS deals should be won based on merit and not financial muscle. We…