Getting through an internal audit

Road to audit-readiness

Gap analysis Control implementation Risk assessment Internal audit Management assertion System description

A SOC 2 internal audit checks if your SOC 2 controls are actually in place, working as intended, and being followed by the team, not just documented in theory.

It’s typically conducted internally, without external auditors. Depending on your setup, it could be led by a compliance manager, IT/security lead, or automated through a GRC platform that helps simulate audit conditions.

Here’s what a SOC 2 internal audit typically involves:

Reviewing control evidence: Logs, policies, tool configurations, everything the auditor will later ask for.

Testing control effectiveness: Are alerts triggering? Is MFA enforced? Are access reviews being done?

Spotting gaps early: Any control that fails here won’t pass the real audit either.

The goal of an internal audit is to catch and address issues before your auditor does. Post the audit, you’ll have a clear view of what’s working, what’s missing, and what needs fixing.

The next step would be to address any gaps, refine your documentation, and ensure your team is fully prepared for the audit. Once everything is in place, you’ll be ready to enter the formal audit process with confidence.

Management assertion

The Sprinto advantage

The SOC 2 certification process can feel overwhelming. Sprinto simplifies this journey by automating up to 80% of the work, making it up to 5X faster and saving up to 60% of costs. Beyond just passing the audit, it maintains continuous compliance through real-time monitoring of security controls with 200+ integrations.

With Sprinto doing the heavy lifting, you can focus on growing your business with the confidence that your security and compliance are always one step ahead.

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