SOC 2 For SaaS Providers

Build and automate your SOC 2 Security Program. Implement security controls, prepare for SOC 2 audit, and achieve SOC 2 Type 2 for your SaaS offering.

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    Challenges of SOC 2 For SaaS Companies

    SaaS and software companies typically have to go through security questionnaires and procurement when approaching potential clients, partners, and enterprises. Having a current SOC 2 certification enables SaaS providers to validate security efforts and streamline this procurement process.

    In order to receive a SOC 2 Type 1 or SOC 2 Type 2 report, SaaS providers must implement all applicable SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria (TSC) and get certified by a AICPA approved audit firm. SaaS companies must adopt administrative policies and implement all necessary security controls for the cloud infrastructure. Teams must address the following when building a SOC 2 security program:

    • Finding A Reputable SOC 2 Auditor
    • Determining Audit Scope and Assessment Criteria
    • Implementing Applicable SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria (TSC)
    • Maintaining SOC 2 Security Controls
    • Gathering Security Evidence and Completing A SOC 2 Audit

    Building A SOC 2 Security Program For SaaS

    To meet SOC 2 controls requirements, SaaS companies must develop administrative policies for the organization and implement necessary technical controls across the IT infrastructure.

    Dash ComplyOps helps SaaS companies quickly generate SOC 2 administrative policies, implement technical security controls, and automate evidence collection and remediation of security issues. Dash provides security teams with a solution for managing SOC 2 requirements including:

    • Administrative Security Policies
    • Cloud Security Controls
    • Cloud Documentation & Attestations
    • Vendor Documentation
    • Security Evidence - Vulnerability Scanning, Intrusion Detection

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What SaaS Companies Should Achieve Be SOC 2 Certification?

    SaaS providers and software companies looking to validate their security efforts to partners, clients, and enterprises should consider working to achieve their SOC 2 Type 1 or SOC 2 Type 2.

    SOC 2 reports provide security validation for the organization and can help SaaS companies to speed up security procurement and enterprise sales.

    How Does SOC 2 Type 2 Apply To The Cloud?

    Cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure provide baseline security programs for SOC 2 and publish  SOC 1, 2, and 3 reports related to their cloud operations.

    While these security reports can help SaaS providers jump-start their security program, organizations operating in the cloud are responsible for implementing technical and administrative controls and must complete through their own SOC 2 audit to be SOC 2 certified.

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    How Do SaaS Companies Achieve SOC 2 Certification?

    To receive a SOC 2 report/certification, SaaS providers and software companies are required to implement applicable SOC 2 trust service criteria and go through an SOC 2 audit to validate compliance with these standards. Continuous compliance and compliance preparation tools such as Dash ComplyOps can help your team build and maintain SOC criteria and achieve SOC 2 certification.

    Developing Your SOC 2 Security Program

    Create Security Policies

    Build your administrative policies, by answering plain-English questions about your organization/technologies.

    Implement Cloud Security Controls

    Implement all required SOC 2 trusted criteria including - encryption, access control, audit logging, backup and disaster recovery standards.

    Maintain SOC 2 Controls

    Monitor and maintain all SOC 2 security controls across your organization and cloud environment

    Download Your Guide To Achieving SOC 2!

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