SOC 2 Certification
Univate Global delivers SOC 2 readiness and attestation support across nine markets. SOC 2 is an independent attestation report issued by a licensed CPA firm, not an ISO certification, and our specialists prepare your controls and evidence for a smooth SOC 2 examination.
SOC 2 Journey
Type I & Type IIWhat Is SOC 2?
SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is an attestation report developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), based on its 2017 Trust Services Criteria, with revised points of focus published in 2022.
A SOC 2 report is produced when a licensed, independent CPA firm examines a service organisation’s controls relevant to security and, where in scope, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy.
A SOC 2 Type I report assesses the design of controls at a point in time, while a SOC 2 Type II report tests the operating effectiveness of those controls over a period, typically three to twelve months.
At a glance
Not an ISO certificate
SOC 2 is an attestation, not an ISO certification. There is no ISO-style certificate. The deliverable is a SOC 2 report issued by a CPA firm.
SOC 2 Requirements
The examination is performed under the AICPA SSAE 18 attestation standard. Security is mandatory in every SOC 2 report, and the service organisation selects which optional criteria apply based on its scope.
Security
The Common Criteria: protection of information and systems against unauthorised access and disclosure. Mandatory in every SOC 2 report.
Availability
Systems are available for operation and use as committed or agreed.
Processing integrity
System processing is complete, valid, accurate, timely and authorised.
Confidentiality
Information designated as confidential is protected as committed or agreed.
Privacy
Personal information is collected, used, retained, disclosed and disposed of in line with the entity’s privacy commitments.
Benefits of SOC 2
Provides independent, third-party assurance over your security and data-protection controls.
Meets the due-diligence and vendor-risk requirements of enterprise customers, especially in the USA.
Shortens sales cycles by answering security questionnaires with a recognised attestation report.
Strengthens internal controls and reduces the risk of security incidents and data breaches.
Supports and complements other frameworks such as ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR readiness.
Builds customer trust and demonstrates an ongoing commitment to security, since a Type II report covers a period of operation.
SOC 2 Implementation Process
Scoping workshop
Select the relevant Trust Services Criteria and define the systems in scope.
Gap analysis
Assess existing controls against the AICPA Trust Services Criteria.
Remediation
Design and implement the policies, controls and monitoring needed to close gaps.
Evidence collection
Collect evidence and run the control-operation period required for a Type II examination.
Readiness assessment
Confirm that controls are in place and operating before the examination.
CPA firm examination
Coordinate the independent examination by a licensed CPA firm.
Report and maintenance
The SOC 2 report is issued, followed by support to maintain controls for future, typically annual, reports.
SOC 2 in nine markets
Univate Global delivers SOC 2 readiness and attestation support across nine markets, preparing service organisations for an independent CPA-firm examination.
UAE
SOC 2 readiness and attestation coordination for technology and outsourcing providers serving international clients.
Saudi Arabia
Readiness support and CPA-firm coordination for SaaS and service organisations pursuing SOC 2.
Philippines
SOC 2 preparation for BPO, IT and shared-services providers whose clients require an attestation.
South Africa
Controls readiness and evidence preparation for service organisations undergoing a SOC 2 examination.
USA
Full SOC 2 Type I and Type II readiness, aligned to the AICPA Trust Services Criteria, for organisations serving US enterprise customers.
Singapore
SOC 2 readiness for cloud and fintech providers meeting customer and partner assurance demands.
Malaysia
Preparation and gap remediation for service organisations pursuing SOC 2 attestation.
Vietnam
SOC 2 readiness for software and outsourcing firms whose overseas clients require an attestation report.
India
SOC 2 and SSAE 18 readiness for IT services and SaaS providers serving global customers.
Why Univate Global for SOC 2?
Univate Global provides SOC 2 readiness and advisory services across nine markets, led by experienced information-security and controls specialists. We prepare your organisation’s controls and evidence so the independent CPA examination runs smoothly.
We support you in maintaining controls between reporting periods, so each subsequent report builds on the work already done. Univate Global is led by CEO Bansi Mohan Rath.
FIXED-FEE SCOPE
Engagements are scoped on a fixed-fee basis with milestone-based delivery.
CPA FIRM COORDINATION
We are not a CPA firm and do not issue the SOC 2 report. We help you select and coordinate a licensed auditor.
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