What Is SOC 2?
SOC 2 stands for System and Organization Controls 2. It is a security framework developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) that helps companies prove their systems are secure, available and built to protect customer data.
There's no rigid one-size-fits-all rulebook to follow. Instead you define the controls that make the most sense for your specific business and then demonstrate that those controls are actually working in practice. Understanding SOC 2 Type 1 vs Type 2 for SaaS is one of the first decisions you'll need to make. Type 1 confirms your controls are properly designed at a single point in time while Type 2 proves those controls operated consistently over a period of 6 to 12 months. Most enterprise buyers require Type 2.













