SOC 2 Type 2 is an advanced audit standard designed to ensure handling customer data securely and reliably. It evaluates an organization’s systems based on Trust Service Criteria (TSC): security, availability, confidentiality, processing integrity, and privacy.
Unlike SOC 2 Type 1, which assesses controls at a single point in time, Type 2 measures the effectiveness of these controls over a specified period (typically 6-12 months). For SaaS organizations handling sensitive data, SOC 2 Type 2 is more than a checkbox -it’s a framework to ensure ongoing security, operational efficiency, and customer confidence.
