SOC 2 Type II: Security & Continuous Monitoring

SOC 2 Type II is the de facto security standard for B2B SaaS in North America. In 2026, it has evolved into a continuous control monitoring (CCM) framework.

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Executive Summary: What is it?

SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls) Type II is a reporting framework developed by the AICPA. It evaluates an organization's controls over an extended period (usually 3–12 months) based on the Trust Services Criteria: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy.

CFO / Business Impact: What does it cost/risk?

Market Access: A SOC 2 Type II report is a "mandatory" requirement for selling SaaS into the US mid-market and enterprise.
Risk Mitigation: It provides independent assurance that your service provider is not a security liability to your organization.

Technical Reality: How does it work?

Continuous Monitoring: In 2026, SOC 2 audits are increasingly automated, using platforms to collect real-time evidence of encryption, RBAC, and server hardening.
Evidence Collection: Requires auditable proof of secure SDLC, incident response, and access management.