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SOC 2(System and Organization Controls 2)

What is SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2)

SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is a voluntary auditing framework developed by the AICPA that evaluates how service providers manage customer data based on five Trust Services Criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. It is commonly used by SaaS and cloud companies to demonstrate data security.

Is it a Certification?

Technically, no, SOC 2 is not a certification in the way ISO standards are, but rather an attestation or a report issued by an independent CPA firm after an audit. While commonly referred to as SOC 2 certification in the industry, it is technically a report on the compliance of a company’s controls.

Key Aspects of SOC 2:

  • 5 Trust Services Criteria: The core focus areas are Security (foundational), Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy.
  • Type I vs. Type II:
    • Type I: Describes the vendor’s systems and whether their design is suitable at a specific point in time.
    • Type II: Tests the operational effectiveness of those systems over a period (usually 6–12 months).
  • Purpose: To build trust with clients by ensuring that a service provider has robust, verified controls to protect sensitive data.

Why does it matter?

SOC 2 is often a mandatory requirement for B2B tech vendors to prove to potential customers that they can securely manage data.

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SOC 2(System and Organization Controls 2)

Types of SOC Reports (At a Glance)

  • SOC 1– Controls related to financial reporting (commonly required for payroll, finance, and accounting service providers).
  • SOC 2– Controls aligned to the Trust Services Criteria (TSC): Security, Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, Privacy.
    • Type I: Design of controls at a specific point in time
    • Type II: Operating effectiveness of controls over a period (typically 6–12 months)
  • SOC 3– Public, high-level version of SOC 2 (marketing use)

In Singapore and the region, SOC 2 Type II is the most requested by MNCs, SaaS buyers, and government-linked entities.

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