Achieve SOC 2 Compliance with Sahl and Build Customer’s Trust
What is SOC 2 compliance?
SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is a compliance framework developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). It is designed to assess how well a company manages customer data based on a set of five key Trust Services Criteria (TSC): Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy.
SOC 2 compliance is crucial for organizations handling sensitive customer information, SaaS companies, cloud service providers, and financial institutions. It assures clients and partners that their data is protected against breaches, unauthorized access, and operational failures.
SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
SOC 2 compliance is built around five core Trust Services Criteria (TSC) that define key areas of security and data protection:
- Security: Protection against unauthorized access, breaches, and cyber threats.
- Availability: Ensuring systems and services are operational and reliable for customers.
- Processing Integrity: Ensuring that system processes function correctly, securely, and without errors.
- Confidentiality: Securing sensitive business and customer information from unauthorized disclosure.
- Privacy: Safeguarding the personal data of customers and users in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Sahl helps organizations continuously monitor, enforce, and validate these principles, ensuring a strong security posture and SOC 2 readiness.
Automate SOC 2 Compliance and Reduce Effort
Achieving and maintaining SOC 2 compliance requires continuous monitoring, evidence collection, and risk assessment. Sahl automates these processes, enabling businesses to:Streamline Compliance – Automate evidence collection, risk assessments, and security monitoring to ensure continuous SOC 2 readiness.
Integrate Seamlessly – Connect with your existing security stack to enforce SOC 2 controls effortlessly.
Reduce Manual Work – Eliminate time-consuming compliance tasks with automated tracking of Trust Services Criteria (TSC).
Stronger Security, Seamless Compliance
With real-time security monitoring, automated compliance checks, and expert-guided remediation, Sahl helps businesses proactively manage risks and avoid security gaps.
Our platform ensures compliance with SOC 2 Type I (point-in-time audit) and SOC 2 Type II (ongoing compliance tracking) without disrupting business operations.
SOC 2 Type I vs. SOC 2 Type II Audits
SOC 2 Type I evaluates whether an organization has the necessary security controls in place at a specific point in time, focusing on their design and implementation. It is a quicker process and serves as an initial validation of security measures.
SOC 2 Type II, however, assesses how effectively these controls operate over a period of time, usually 3 to 12 months. This audit provides a more in-depth evaluation of ongoing compliance, making it a stronger assurance of security and reliability.
With automated risk detection and audit-ready reporting, Sahl simplifies compliance for businesses of all sizes.
FAQs
SOC 2 compliance is essential for SaaS companies, cloud service providers, and any business handling sensitive customer data. It is often required by enterprise clients and partners before signing contracts.
The timeline varies, but it typically takes 3-12 months depending on the company’s existing security infrastructure and compliance readiness.
SOC 2 Type I evaluates security controls at a single point in time.
SOC 2 Type II assesses the effectiveness of security controls over a longer period (usually 3-12 months).
Failing a SOC 2 audit can result in loss of business opportunities, reputational damage, and potential security risks. Companies must address compliance gaps and reapply for certification.
SOC 2 compliance boosts customer trust, strengthens security, and opens doors to enterprise-level partnerships by proving that your organization prioritizes data protection.