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SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance
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Understanding SOC 2 Type 2: Controls, Criteria, and Continuous Assurance
At its core, SOC 2 is based on the Trust Services Criteria (TSC): Security (required), and optionally, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy. Each criterion requires organizations to implement controls, document procedures, train staff, and provide evidence of operational maturity.
Achieving SOC 2 Type 2 requires more than just a static policy library—it demands continuous monitoring, access reviews, change management, incident logging, and risk assessments. Organizations must also demonstrate a culture of security awareness and executive commitment.
Forgepath partners with clients throughout their SOC 2 journey—from initial scoping and risk analysis through remediation, evidence gathering, and audit liaison. We help simplify the complexity, build audit-ready control environments, and drive customer trust through validated security practices.
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SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance At a Glance
SOC 2 Type 2 is an attestation report that evaluates how effectively an organization implements and maintains controls aligned to one or more Trust Services Criteria: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy.
Requirements
Security (Common Criteria)
Demonstrate protection against unauthorized access, system abuse, or data breaches through effective risk management, access controls, security policies, and incident response.
Availability
Ensure systems are available and resilient as committed, with clearly defined SLAs, business continuity plans, and infrastructure monitoring.
Processing Integrity
Confirm that system processing is complete, accurate, timely, and authorized—supporting data integrity, change management, and system validation processes.
Confidentiality
Protect confidential business or customer information through encryption, access limitations, and data retention policies.
Privacy
Demonstrate compliance with privacy commitments regarding the collection, use, retention, and disposal of personal data, often overlapping with CCPA, GDPR, and other privacy frameworks.
How Forge Path Can Help
Compliance Management as a Service
Continuously monitor evidence collection, control performance, and audit readiness with ongoing support.
Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)
Get executive-level guidance on building your SOC 2 program, from creating or refining the mandatory policies to implementing required technical controls.
Vendor Risk Management
Assess and document due diligence on third-party vendors in alignment with SOC 2 supply chain expectations.
Access Control & IAM Hardening
Implement least privilege, SSO, and MFA controls that align with Security and Confidentiality criteria.
Security Awareness Training
Deliver organization-wide training programs that reinforce SOC 2-aligned policies, secure behavior, and incident reporting.
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