What Trust Services Criteria are evaluated in a SOC 2 audit?

SOC 2 evaluates systems against Security (Common Criteria, mandatory) and four optional criteria: Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, and Privacy, as defined by the AICPA.

What is the standard observation period for a SOC 2 Type II report?

A SOC 2 Type II examination typically covers an observation period of 6 to 12 months, during which an independent CPA tests the operating effectiveness of security controls.

How do Malaysian tech companies prepare for SOC 2?

Preparation involves defining system boundaries, mapping controls to the Trust Services Criteria, establishing continuous evidence collection for access controls and change management, and completing a preliminary gap analysis before auditor engagement.

Can a SOC 2 report satisfy customer vendor risk management (VRM) reviews?

Yes, enterprise customers and financial institutions widely accept an independent SOC 2 Type II report with an unmodified opinion as authoritative third-party assurance of security controls.

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SOC 2 compliance

Demonstrate your commitment to security with SOC 2 certification. Essential for SaaS companies and technology service providers.

OVERVIEW

What is SOC 2?

SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) is an auditing framework developed by the AICPA that evaluates how service organizations manage customer data based on five Trust Services Criteria.

Type I evaluates the design of controls at a specific point in time.

Type II evaluates the operating effectiveness of controls over a period, typically 6-12 months.

SOC 2 is increasingly required by enterprise customers before engaging with SaaS vendors and technology service providers.

Trust Services Criteria

Security

Required

Protection against unauthorized access, both physical and logical.

Availability

Optional

System availability for operation and use as committed.

Processing Integrity

Optional

System processing is complete, valid, accurate and timely.

Confidentiality

Optional

Information designated as confidential is protected.

Privacy

Optional

Personal information is collected, used and retained appropriately.

SERVICES

SOC 2 readiness services

Gap assessment

2-3 weeks

Evaluate your current controls against SOC 2 requirements and identify gaps to address.

Remediation support

4-12 weeks

Help implement missing controls, policies and procedures to achieve compliance.

Readiness assessment

1-2 weeks

Pre-audit assessment to ensure you're ready for the formal SOC 2 examination.

Continuous monitoring

Ongoing

Ongoing control monitoring and evidence collection for Type II audits.

BENEFITS

Why get SOC 2 certified?

Win enterprise customers who require SOC 2

Demonstrate security commitment to stakeholders

Reduce time spent on security questionnaires

Competitive advantage in the market

Streamlined vendor due diligence process

Foundation for other compliance frameworks

Applicability & Scope

Who Must Comply

SaaS providers, data centers, managed service providers (MSPs), and cloud computing vendors storing or processing customer data.

Statutory Penalties & Enforcement

Absence of a valid SOC 2 report often results in blocked enterprise procurement, lost revenue opportunities, and increased liability during data breaches.

nCrypt Audit Deliverables & Technical Scope

Readiness assessment reports, Trust Services Criteria (TSC) mapping, continuous monitoring dashboards, and CPA-ready evidence vaults.

Frequently asked questions

Key regulatory and technical requirements for SOC 2 Type I & Type II Attestation.

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