SOC 2
Overview of SOC 2 requirements
SOC 2 Observation Period

SOC 2 Observation Period

Overview of SOC 2 requirements
Scoping TSCs (common + additional) Controls under TSCs Observation period Bridge letter
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
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