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SOC 2 preparation

SOC 2 preparation
A practical first review.

Review the service being described, its commitments, responsible owners and available evidence. A prospective customer may need assurance about a particular product and period, not a general statement about the whole organization.

FOR SOFTWARE TEAMS RESPONDING TO CUSTOMER ASSURANCE REQUESTS

The decision this helps prepare

Which assurance claims are supported, and what remains to be prepared for a scoped examination?

What the review covers

  • Boundary
  • Operation
  • Evidence
  • Review

Useful information to have nearby

  • A description of the service and its boundaries
  • Relevant policies and change records
  • Access reviews and evidence of operational activities

Use references and non-sensitive summaries. Do not paste account credentials, private client records or raw vulnerability evidence.

Example questions

  • Are the service and system boundary clearly described?
  • Are production changes reviewed and attributable?
  • Are sensitive records shared through an approved channel?

After the review

Identify evidence gaps before making promises in a customer questionnaire. Readiness support does not issue a SOC report.

Review unknown answers, save a local snapshot, export a report or make a current-to-target plan. You can use the result without sending a message.

Scope and reference

12 original preparation prompts. Not a Trust Services Criteria catalogue, CPA examination, attestation or SOC 2 compliance percentage.

Questions are original. The reference provides context and does not endorse this website.

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