Compliance · SOC 2
SOC 2: what it is and how to get the report
SOC 2 is the reference standard for proving security and reliability to customers, especially in the US market. What it is, who needs it and how to get it: we take you from gap to report with a guided path.
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In short
What SOC 2 is
SOC 2 is an attestation report, based on the AICPA Trust Services Criteria, that describes how an organisation manages customer data across security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy. Customers and partners ask for it often, especially in the United States, before trusting you with their data.
- The trust standard for the US market
- Type I (a point in time) and Type II (a period)
- Based on the AICPA Trust Services Criteria
- Unlocks enterprise contracts and due diligence
Who needs it
Who SOC 2 is for
B2B SaaS companies selling in the US
In the United States, SOC 2 is often an enterprise customer's first requirement: without it, the deal doesn't start.
Vendors handling customer data
If you host or process data on behalf of others, SOC 2 shows you do it securely and under control.
Companies facing due diligence requests
Investors and customers ask for the report during reviews: having it ready speeds up deals and funding rounds.
How we help
From readiness to your SOC 2 report
We guide you through the controls and automate the evidence, then coordinate the audit with a CPA firm.
Readiness and controls
We define the scope and the applicable Trust Services Criteria, identify the gaps and implement the missing controls.
Evidence automation
Vanta collects evidence continuously and monitors controls throughout the Type II observation period.
VANTACPA-led audit
We coordinate the audit with an independent CPA, all the way to the SOC 2 Type I or Type II report.
How it works
The path to your report
Readiness assessment
We define scope and criteria, map the gaps and prepare the plan so you reach the audit ready.
Implementation and observation
We implement the controls, connect Vanta and, for Type II, monitor the observation period.
Audit and report
The CPA performs the audit and issues the SOC 2 report, which you can share with customers and partners.
FAQ
SOC 2 questions
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