SOC 2 Overview
Learn the basics of AICPA SOC 2, including its meaning, history, information security controls, and common criteria.
Your ultimate information hub for the fundamentals of SOC 2 compliance, curated best practices, and resources for security beginners, all in one place.
No matter what industry or growth stage you’re in, security matters to your business. Prioritizing compliance results in a powerful competitive advantage, positioning your company to earn customer trust, close bigger deals, and move upmarket. It’s also a vital safeguard against company-killing customer data breaches.
Here at Secureframe, we’re passionate about security and compliance because it can improve internal processes, prevent costly security incidents, build customer trust, and unlock business growth. Understanding the underlying principles, compliance requirements, steps, and advantages of the SOC 2 framework can help growing SaaS companies demystify the compliance process and benefit from best-in-class security practices.
Learn the basics of AICPA SOC 2, including its meaning, history, information security controls, and common criteria.
Learn what goes into a SOC 2 audit report, plus see the difference between a Type I and Type II attestation report.
Learn how a SOC audit is conducted, including typical costs and timelines for both Type I and Type II reports.
Learn how to scope your initial audit, select Trust Services Criteria, create a project plan, conduct a readiness assessment, and more.
Learn why automation is a game-changer for SOC 2, and find out what compliance software can (and can’t) do.
Find a curated list of SOC 2 tools and resources to help on your journey to achieving compliance, including a list of trusted CPAs.