# SOC 2 Preparation | Secureframe

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Taking the first steps to prepare for a SOC 2 audit report can be daunting. 

Selecting your Trust Services Criteria (TSC), writing policies and implementing information security controls, completing gap and readiness assessments, choosing a CPA auditor — it’s difficult to know where to start, and little practical guidance is available for those undertaking the SOC 2 audit process for the first time. 

We’ve designed this section to help you identify where you can save time and effort, understand best practices for preparing so you go into your audit confidently, and ultimately come out of it all with a successful SOC report. 

Here’s everything you need to know about preparing for a SOC 2 audit.