SOC 2 compliance software

Prepare for SOC 2 with the evidence in place.

Organise controls, evidence and testing around your SOC 2 scope. Give the team a shared view of audit preparation before customer reviews become a scramble.

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SOC 2 workspace: readiness and control coverage.

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Scope & criteria
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Readiness

A practical way to move forward

Know the work. See the progress.

One workspace for the requirements, the people doing the work and the records behind your next review.

Scope & criteria

Make the audit scope explicit.

Organise the criteria and controls relevant to your service. Keep the working scope visible so evidence collection follows the examination you are preparing for.

Scope and Trust Services Criteria
Control coverage by category

Evidence & testing

Put the proof next to the control.

Organise evidence and record control testing in the same workspace. Make it easier to review what supports a control and what still needs follow-up.

Control-linked evidence
Testing results and review notes

Readiness

Resolve gaps before the handover.

Use gap assessments and audit records to coordinate preparation with your team. Review incomplete work and evidence coverage before sharing materials with your auditor.

Readiness and gap assessments
Audit and review records

The detail behind the dashboard

Give every review a better starting point.

Move from a progress summary to the records that support it. Keep the next conversation focused on the work that needs attention.

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Start with the right scope

For service organisations preparing for a SOC 2 examination.

SOC 2 is an independent attestation examination using the relevant Trust Services Criteria. Agree the system boundary, applicable categories and examination approach with your CPA firm.

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Use the work you already have

Find the overlap. Review the gaps.

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28 of the 53 domains in this crosswalk appear in both NIST SP 800-53 and SOC 2.

Domain	NIST SP 800-53	SOC 2
Encryption	SC-13Cryptographic Protection SC-28Protection of Information at Rest SC-8Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity	CC6.1Logical access security - infrastructure and software CC6.7Data transmission protected (encryption in transit)
Access Control	AC-3Access Enforcement AC-6Least Privilege	CC6.1Logical access security - infrastructure and software
Identity Management	AC-2Account Management IA-4Identifier Management	CC6.2New user access provisioned based on authorization
Authentication & MFA	IA-2Identification and Authentication (Organizational Users) IA-5Authenticator Management	CC6.1Logical access security - infrastructure and software CC6.3Access removed when no longer required
Access Rights Review	AC-2Account Management	CC6.2New user access provisioned based on authorization CC6.3Access removed when no longer required
Privileged Access Management	AC-6Least Privilege AC-5Separation of Duties	CC6.3Access removed when no longer required
Network Security	SC-7Boundary Protection AC-17Remote Access	CC6.6Access to protected information assets restricted
Vulnerability Management	RA-5Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning SI-2Flaw Remediation	CC7.1Detection of changes to infrastructure and software
Logging & Monitoring	AU-2Event Logging AU-6Audit Record Review, Analysis, and Reporting AU-12Audit Record Generation SI-4System Monitoring	CC7.1Detection of changes to infrastructure and software CC7.2Monitoring system components for anomalies
Incident Management	IR-4Incident Handling	CC7.3Evaluation of security events for incidents CC7.4Response to identified security incidents
Incident Classification	IR-5Incident Monitoring	CC7.3Evaluation of security events for incidents
Incident Reporting	IR-6Incident Reporting	CC7.5Recovery from identified security incidents
Incident Response Team	IR-8Incident Response Plan	CC7.4Response to identified security incidents
Business Continuity	CP-2Contingency Plan	A1.1Capacity management and system availability A1.2Recovery objectives and business continuity planning
Backup & Restoration	CP-9System Backup CP-10System Recovery and Reconstitution	A1.2Recovery objectives and business continuity planning
Third-Party Risk Management	SR-2Supply Chain Risk Management Plan	CC9.2Assessment of vendor and business partner risks
Supplier Due Diligence	SR-6Supplier Assessments and Reviews SA-4Acquisition Process	CC9.2Assessment of vendor and business partner risks
Risk Assessment	RA-3Risk Assessment PM-9Risk Management Strategy	CC3.2COSO Principle 7 - Identification and analysis of risks
Information Security Policy	AC-1Policy and Procedures PL-2System Security and Privacy Plans	CC1.1COSO Principle 1 - Commitment to integrity and ethical values
Security Awareness Training	AT-2Literacy Training and Awareness AT-3Role-Based Training	CC1.4COSO Principle 4 - Commitment to attract and retain competent individuals
Data Classification	MP-4Media Storage	CC6.5Data classified and protected based on sensitivity C1.1Identification and classification of confidential information
Change Management	CM-3Configuration Change Control	CC8.1Changes to infrastructure and software authorized and tested
Secure Development	SA-3System Development Life Cycle SA-8Security and Privacy Engineering Principles	CC8.1Changes to infrastructure and software authorized and tested
Security Testing	SA-11Developer Testing and Evaluation CA-2Control Assessments	CC4.1COSO Principle 16 - Ongoing and/or separate evaluations of controls
Configuration Management	CM-2Baseline Configuration CM-7Least Functionality CM-8System Component Inventory	CC6.1Logical access security - infrastructure and software
Malware Protection	SI-3Malicious Code Protection SI-5Security Alerts, Advisories, and Directives	CC6.8Controls to prevent or detect unauthorized software
Organisational Structure & Reporting Lines	PM-9Risk Management Strategy	CC1.3COSO Principle 3 - Management establishes structures and reporting lines CC2.1COSO Principle 13 - Quality information obtained and used
Segregation of Duties	AC-5Separation of Duties	CC5.1COSO Principle 10 - Selection and development of control activities

A row means the two requirements cover the same ground, so one implementation and one set of evidence can usually serve both. It does not mean satisfying one certifies the other: each framework keeps its own scope, wording and assessment, and some requirements have no counterpart at all. Treat this as a starting map for planning, then confirm each row against the requirement text.

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Your SOC 2 reading list.

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What to expect in a SOC 2 audit

The description and assertion you write, how a Type 2 is tested, vendors, the four possible opinions and the representation letter.

What is SOC 2? Type 1 vs Type 2

The AICPA attestation, the five Trust Services Criteria, and what a review period means for the calendar.

How long does SOC 2 take?

Each phase timed, why the AICPA sets no minimum period, and the arithmetic for a Type 1 and a first Type 2.

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Is SOC 2 a certification?

SOC 2 is an attestation examination resulting in a report from an independent CPA firm. Venvera supports preparation and evidence organisation; it does not issue the report or determine the auditor’s opinion.

Can a readiness score predict the audit result?

No. It reflects your recorded progress and helps you find gaps. Your auditor evaluates the controls and evidence within the agreed scope and, where applicable, examination period.

Can we use our existing evidence?

Yes. Bring your policies and supporting evidence into Venvera and link them to the relevant controls. Cross-framework mappings help you identify reusable work; your team still reviews whether the evidence meets each requirement.

What is included in the trial?

The 14-day Professional trial includes up to five frameworks and unlimited users, with no credit card required. You can explore the controls, assess gaps and organise your compliance work. Framework modules are on paid plans; compare plans for feature availability.

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