SOC 2 Compliance for Small Business — Free Gap Analysis Tool
SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) is an auditing standard developed by the AICPA that evaluates how organizations manage customer data based on five Trust Service Criteria: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy. Increasingly, enterprise clients require SOC 2 Type II reports as a condition of doing business.
What SOC 2 Requires
- Define the scope of your system and services
- Implement controls across the 5 Trust Service Criteria (Security is required; others are optional)
- Document policies and procedures supporting each control
- Operate controls consistently for a minimum 6-month audit period (Type II)
- Engage a licensed CPA firm to perform the audit and issue the report
Key Control Requirements
| Area | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Access Control | Logical and physical access controls limiting data access to authorized individuals |
| Change Management | Formal process for authorizing, testing, and documenting system changes |
| Risk Assessment | Annual identification and assessment of risks to achieving service commitments |
| Incident Response | Documented procedures for detecting, responding to, and recovering from security incidents |
| Availability | System performance monitoring, backups, and disaster recovery procedures |
How CyberStackHub Helps with SOC 2
Our free tools map directly to SOC 2 requirements, so you can assess your readiness without hiring a consultant.
Disclaimer: CyberStackHub provides assessment tools and educational content. Our tools help you identify gaps and prepare for compliance — they do not constitute legal advice or a formal audit opinion. Work with qualified compliance professionals for formal assessments and certification.