What is AICPA SOC 2?
AICPA SOC 2 is a compliance framework developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) that evaluates how organizations manage customer data based on trust service criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
SOC 2 reports are widely used by service providers, particularly in cloud and SaaS environments, to demonstrate their Security Posture and commitment to protecting client data.
What is AICPA SOC 2 used for?
SOC 2 is used to validate that an organization has implemented effective Security Controls aligned with best practices. It supports Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) efforts and builds trust with customers and partners.
Organizations leverage SOC 2 to demonstrate maturity in areas such as Access Control, monitoring, and incident response, often aligning with frameworks like ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
