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SOC 2 Compliance Checklist 2026

The complete checklist of SOC 2 requirements for Type I and Type II certification. Use this guide to prepare for your audit.

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5

Trust Service Criteria

60+

Common Controls

Days

To Audit-Ready with Comp AI

SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria

Security is required. Choose additional criteria based on your business needs.

Security (Required)Required

Protection against unauthorized access

Availability

System availability for operation and use

Processing Integrity

System processing is complete and accurate

Confidentiality

Information designated as confidential is protected

Privacy

Personal information is collected, used, and retained properly

SOC 2 Implementation Timeline

Typical timeline for first-time SOC 2 certification

1

Phase 1: Preparation

1-2 weeks

  • Define scope and trust service criteria
  • Identify key stakeholders and assign roles
  • Perform gap assessment
  • Select audit firm
  • Set timeline and milestones
2

Phase 2: Policy Development

2-4 weeks

  • Create information security policy
  • Develop access control policy
  • Document change management procedures
  • Write incident response plan
  • Establish vendor management policy
3

Phase 3: Control Implementation

2-4 weeks

  • Implement technical controls
  • Configure monitoring and logging
  • Set up access management
  • Deploy security tools
  • Train employees
4

Phase 4: Evidence Collection

1-2 weeks

  • Gather policy documentation
  • Collect system configurations
  • Document access reviews
  • Compile training records
  • Prepare audit evidence package
5

Phase 5: Audit

2-4 weeks

  • Auditor kickoff meeting
  • Control testing and walkthroughs
  • Address auditor questions
  • Remediate any findings
  • Receive SOC 2 report

SOC 2 Type I vs Type II

Understanding the difference

SOC 2 Type I
  • Point-in-time assessment
  • Tests control design only
  • Faster to achieve (days with Comp AI)
  • Good for first-time certification
SOC 2 Type II
  • Period-of-time assessment (3-12 months)
  • Tests control design AND effectiveness
  • Required by most enterprise customers
  • More comprehensive assurance

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