SOC 2
What is SOC 2?
Service Organisation Control (SOC 2) is a framework that is used to help organisations maintain information security...
Does SOC 2 have any sister standards?
Yes, there are a number of SOC reporting standards, but the 3 main standards are SOC 1, SOC 2 and SOC 3....
Who needs a SOC 2 report?
The need for a SOC 2 report is most often driven by an existing or prospective client request...
What is the difference between SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 reports?
There are two ‘types’ of SOC 2 report that your organisation can obtain: Type 1 and Type 2. A Type 1 report involves...
How long is the SOC 2 Type 2 reporting period?
This will depend on whether you are undergoing an initial or subsequent SOC 2 audit. For an initial SOC 2 audit...
What is a typical SOC 2 report scope?
Whilst many frameworks and certifications, such as ISO 27001, typically expect you to certify your...
Does the scope of a SOC 2 audit cover your own service providers and suppliers?
If you work with any third parties to support the delivery of your service that are responsible for your...
How is a SOC 2 Type 2 report structured?
SOC 2 reports follow a very specific and consistent structure, and Type 2 reports are broken down into 4 key elements...
What are the SOC 2 trust service criteria?
SOC 2 is structured around 5 trust service criteria (TSC), and within these TSC there are sub-criteria and points of focus...
Will ISO 27001 certification help you with SOC 2 compliance?
There is a lot of overlap between ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2. So, if your organisation has an ISO 27001-conformant...
Why work with URM?
Our team of SOC 2 consultants can offer a full range of services to support your organisation’s compliance with the framework. We can conduct a SOC 2 gap analysis, where we help you determine the ideal scope for your SOC 2 audit, identify which criteria and controls will be included, and conduct a detailed assessment of the in-scope policies, processes and controls against SOC 2 requirements. This will enable you to understand where you are already meeting the scheme’s requirements and where further work is needed for you to become SOC 2 compliant, as well as the amount of time and effort that will be required to do so. Following the gap analysis, URM’s consultants can work with you to remediate any gaps it has identified and ensure you are positioned to receive an unqualified Type 1 or SOC 2 Type 2 report. During the formal audit, our expert can be on hand to help you interpret the auditor’s questions, provide guidance on how to demonstrate your compliance with the framework’s requirements, and offer advice on evidence gathering and the presentation of control maturity.
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SOC 2 Explained
Published on
27 Mar
2025
URM’s blog answers key questions about SOC 2, including what it is & who it applies to, why it is beneficial, how SOC 2 reports are structured & more.
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