WHAT IS SOC II COMPLIANCE AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
WRITTEN BY CHAD KLEIMAN
SOC II (System and Organization Controls II) is a compliance standard that measures an
organization’s information security and privacy controls. It is designed to ensure that the
organization has implemented adequate security measures to protect the privacy and
security of sensitive information. The SOC II standard was developed by the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and is widely used in the technology and
cloud computing industries.
What Does It Take To Become SOC II Compliant?
To be SOC II compliant, an organization must undergo an audit by an independent third-
party auditor. The auditor evaluates the organization’s policies, procedures, and controls in
five key areas: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. The
auditor issues a report that outlines the organization’s compliance with each of these
areas, as well as any areas of non-compliance and recommendations for improvement.
Processes of SOC II Compliance
The security area of the SOC II standard measures an organization’s ability to protect
against unauthorized access, unauthorized disclosure, and damage to systems and
information. Availability measures the availability of the organization’s systems and
information while processing integrity measures the accuracy, completeness, and validity
of data processing. Confidentiality measures the protection of confidential information
from unauthorized disclosure, and privacy measures the collection, use, retention,
disclosure, and disposal of personal information.
Advantages of SOC II Compliance
SOC II compliance is becoming increasingly important for organizations that handle
sensitive information. Compliance with the standard can help an organization demonstrate
its commitment to protecting sensitive information and provide assurance to customers
and stakeholders that the organization has implemented adequate security measures. In
addition, many organizations require their vendors and partners to be SOC II compliant
before doing business with them, making compliance a valuable competitive advantage.
How Has the Industry Recovered
SOC 2 compliance is a standard that measures an organization’s ability to protect sensitive
information. It evaluates an organization’s policies, procedures, and controls in five key
areas: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Compliance
with the standard can help an organization demonstrate its commitment to security and
privacy and provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace. APEX Investigation®
handles sensitive information, our proprietary software CASELINK®, has every detail of your
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