SOC - System and Organization Controls

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SOC - System and Organization Controls

What Are SOC Reports?

System and Organization Controls (SOC) reports are independent audit reports designed to evaluate how an organization manages risk related to security, financial reporting, and customer data protection.

SOC reports help service organizations demonstrate strong internal controls while reducing audit burden for customers by providing a standardized, trusted assurance report issued by an independent firm.

Who Needs SOC 1 or SOC 2?

SOC reports are commonly required by customers, partners, and regulators for organizations that:

  • Provide outsourced services impacting customer operations or financial reporting
  • Store, process, or transmit sensitive customer data
  • Support regulated or enterprise customers
  • Operate SaaS, cloud, or technology-enabled platforms

SOC compliance is especially relevant for SaaS providers, FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, AI, data-driven companies, and managed service providers.

Understanding SOC 1 Audits

SOC 1 (SSAE 18) reports focus on controls that impact a customer’s financial statements or internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).

SOC 1 audits are commonly requested by public companies and organizations in regulated industries.

Typical SOC 1 organizations include:

  • SaaS platforms affecting financial reporting
  • Payroll processors
  • Loan servicing organizations
  • Accounting and financial software providers
  • Data centers and infrastructure providers

Control objectives are defined by the service organization based on customer needs and include a combination of IT controls and business process controls.

Understanding SOC 2 Audits

SOC 2 examinations evaluate an organization’s controls against one or more of the AICPA Trust Services Criteria:

  • Security (required)
  • Availability
  • Processing Integrity
  • Confidentiality
  • Privacy

SOC 2 reports focus primarily on IT controls and are designed to demonstrate how well an organization protects customer data and supports reliable operations.

SOC 2 reports are commonly required by enterprise customers and strategic partners as part of vendor risk management programs.

SOC for Cybersecurity

SOC for Cybersecurity is an entity-wide assessment of an organization’s cybersecurity risk management program.

Unlike SOC 1 and SOC 2, this report is not limited to a specific system and can be used to communicate cybersecurity posture to customers, investors, boards, and regulators, helping build trust and confidence in the organization’s security program.

SOC Type 1 vs. SOC Type 2

Organizations can choose between two report types:

  • Type 1 – Evaluates the design of controls at a specific point in time
  • Type 2 – Evaluates both the design and operating effectiveness of controls over a defined audit period (typically 6–12 months)

Type 2 reports do not require stronger controls than Type 1 reports; they simply demonstrate that controls operated effectively over time.

Why SOC Compliance Matters

SOC compliance provides meaningful business value, including:

  • Increased customer trust and credibility
  • Stronger data protection and risk visibility
  • Improved security and operational maturity
  • Faster enterprise sales cycles
  • Reduced customer audit fatigue

A SOC report can serve as a key market differentiator for organizations selling into regulated or enterprise environments.

How Interactive Security Helps

Interactive Security provides end-to-end SOC readiness, audit support, and ongoing compliance guidance. Our team includes Certified Public Accountants and Information Security Auditors with deep experience in regulatory compliance and IT audit.

Our SOC services include:

  • SOC gap analysis and readiness assessments
  • SOC 1 Type 1 & Type 2 audits
  • SOC 2 Type 1 & Type 2 audits
  • SOC for Cybersecurity assessments
  • Control design and remediation guidance
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Ongoing compliance support and advisory services

We work closely with your team to ensure audits are efficient, understandable, and aligned with your business goals.

Contact Interactive Security to learn how SOC compliance can help strengthen trust, reduce risk, and support your growth.

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David A.
CEO of YUX Agency

"Interactive Security is a highly valued external security auditor and adviser to our organization. Easy to work with, professional and can always be relied on to deliver results no matter the size or scope of the project. I strongly recommend Interactive Security as a go to security partner."

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Carolina A.
CEO of YUX Agency

"Interactive Security provides clear and concise directions on information needed in order to provide accurate reports in a timely fashion. The staff is efficient and friendly thereby providing services in a cost-effective manner which is an obvious benefit. Communications or concerns are responded to in a timely manner as well. I would highly recommend their services and have done so on numerous occasions."

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Jim C.
CEO of YUX Agency

"Interactive Security gets the job done! Shawn knows how to communicate at all levels of our organization, from Executive to Staff, which has greatly contributed to successful strategic and tactical decisions associated with maintaining our PCI compliance certification. Not just a QSA, but a partner that is always willing to pick up the phone and answer my questions."

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