SOC 2 challenges
An overview of SOC 2
SOC 2 doesn’t tell you exactly what to do, it asks you to prove you’re doing the right things. That flexibility is powerful, but it’s also where most teams get stuck.
Vague requirements: The SOC 2 framework does not tell you exactly what to do. It tells you what needs to be true. Figuring out how to get there is your responsibility.
Documentation overload: Every policy, control, and piece of evidence needs to be written down and kept updated.
Tool sprawl: Auditors need evidence. That means pulling logs, screenshots, and reports from dozens of tools. If your systems are not integrated, this part becomes a mess.
Internal resistance: Not everyone is thrilled about new processes and stricter access controls. You might get pushback from devs, ops, or even leadership.
Staying audit-ready: The hardest part is not passing the audit once. It’s staying compliant all year, so that the next audit does not become a mad scramble.
Vague requirements: The SOC 2 framework does not tell you exactly what to do. It tells you what needs to be true. Figuring out how to get there is your responsibility.
Documentation overload: Every policy, control, and piece of evidence needs to be written down and kept updated.
Tool sprawl: Auditors need evidence. That means pulling logs, screenshots, and reports from dozens of tools. If your systems are not integrated, this part becomes a mess.
Internal resistance: Not everyone is thrilled about new processes and stricter access controls. You might get pushback from devs, ops, or even leadership.
Staying audit-ready: The hardest part is not passing the audit once. It’s staying compliant all year, so that the next audit does not become a mad scramble.
SOC Frameworks Overview
SOC 2 Basics
SOC 2 Compliance Process
SOC 2 Compliance Process
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