Common control context
Keep risks, controls, policies and obligations linked so the same control record can support more than one internal assessment or framework.
SOC 2 audit readiness
SOC 2 readiness software for organized controls and audit evidence
Prepare for a SOC 2 examination by connecting control ownership, assessment records, evidence requests and remediation work in one place.
Understanding the framework
Build a defensible SOC 2 preparation process
Start with an agreed system boundary, make accountability visible and document how controls are designed and operated during the review period.
SOC 2 is an independent examination performed by a licensed CPA firm using the AICPA Trust Services Criteria. A Type 1 report addresses control design at a point in time; a Type 2 report also examines control operation over a stated period. The auditor, not software, determines the scope, procedures and opinion.
- Step 1
Define the scope and criteria
Document products, systems, service commitments and applicable Trust Services Criteria. Identify teams and vendors responsible for in-scope controls.
- Step 2
Map controls and accountable owners
Link each applicable criterion to a control, operating procedure and owner. Record gaps rather than assuming a policy alone demonstrates a working control.
- Step 3
Plan operating evidence
Determine what evidence demonstrates control operation: approvals, access reviews, change records, incident response tests and recurring reviews, as applicable.
- Step 4
Evaluate exceptions and remediation
Document identified weaknesses, their business impact, action owners, due dates and supporting evidence of corrective work.
- Step 5
Prepare for independent examination
Maintain an organized request list and traceable records so the external CPA firm can assess controls without reconstructing months of activity.
Practical readiness
What TrustsComply helps your team organize
Connect the preparation tasks that otherwise become email threads and disconnected workbooks.
Evidence and review context
Document control expectations, relevant evidence and review conclusions. Confirm the available sampling and evidence features in a product walkthrough.
Findings and accountability
Connect observations to corrective actions, owners and due dates, with a clear path back to the control being assessed.
Request a demonstration to confirm the capabilities available in your deployment. TrustsComply does not issue SOC reports or ISO certifications.
Common questions
What teams ask before getting started
Does SOC 2 have a certification?
No. SOC 2 results in an independent attestation report issued by a CPA firm. A software platform cannot certify an organization or guarantee an unqualified report.
What is the difference between SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2?
Type 1 addresses control design at a specified date. Type 2 also assesses the operating effectiveness of controls over a defined review period.
Can the same evidence support ISO 27001?
Some control evidence can be relevant to both programs, but the scope, requirements and assurance processes differ. Map shared controls while preserving framework-specific conclusions.
Related guidance: compliance management, audit evidence, risk and control assessments, and enterprise risk management.
Make your next SOC 2 examination more organized.
See how TrustsComply can structure control ownership, evidence coordination and findings tracking for your organization. Request a walkthrough tailored to your scope.