What is SOC 2?
The security audit report SaaS buyers ask for - evidence you protect their data, checked by an auditor.
SOC 2: definition
SOC 2 has become the default security assurance for SaaS and service businesses in the US. Rather than a checklist certification, it is an auditor’s report on whether your controls are designed well (Type I) and operating effectively over a period, usually 6–12 months (Type II). Security is mandatory; the other four criteria are included as relevant. Buyers request the report during vendor diligence.
- Five Trust Services Criteria; Security is required, others as applicable
- Type I: controls designed appropriately at a point in time
- Type II: controls operating effectively over a period (the stronger report)
- Result is an auditor’s report, not a pass/fail certificate
How Fintra handles it
Fintra’s continuous-compliance layer maps your controls to the SOC 2 criteria, collects evidence automatically as work happens, and flags control gaps before an audit - so preparing for SOC 2 is an ongoing state rather than a scramble. Because the platform already logs approvals and actions as tamper-evident evidence, much of what an auditor wants is captured as a byproduct of running the business.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between SOC 2 Type I and Type II?
Type I assesses whether controls are suitably designed at a single point in time. Type II tests whether they operated effectively over a period (commonly 6–12 months) and is the stronger, more requested report because it demonstrates sustained control operation, not just good design.
Is SOC 2 a certification?
Not exactly. SOC 2 results in an independent auditor’s report (an attestation) on your controls, not a pass/fail certificate like ISO 27001. Customers read the report to judge your data-protection posture during vendor diligence.
What are the five Trust Services Criteria?
Security (required), availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. You include the criteria relevant to the service you provide; security is always in scope. Fintra maps controls to whichever criteria apply to your business.
How does Fintra help with SOC 2?
Fintra maps controls to the SOC 2 criteria, collects evidence continuously as work happens, and flags gaps before an audit - turning SOC 2 readiness into an ongoing state and making evidence a byproduct of normal operations.
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