A Service Organization Control (SOC) II audit is an important tool for businesses that want to ensure their security protocols are up to industry standards. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) has established five trust criteria that must be met in order to pass a SOC II audit.

A SOC 2 audit is a type of examination that assesses the effectiveness of an organization's internal controls as they relate to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. SOC 2 audits are designed to provide assurance to customers, stakeholders, and regulators that an organization has implemented effective controls to protect sensitive data and ensure the availability and integrity of its systems. In this blog post, we will discuss what a SOC 2 audit is, what it covers, and the benefits of undergoing a SOC 2 audit.