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It's essential that your IT service provider has a SOC 2 Report to ensure your startup is compliant.
The trust service criteria in scope for SOC 2 include security, availability, processing, integrity, confidentiality and privacy.
It's important to confirm whether the report is with regard to the system you will configure or a larger organization-wide SOC 2 Type Report which serves as evidence of best practices.
You may also require your hosted provider to issue a SOC 2 report specifically tailored to your application.
Knowing the timeline of when the SOC 2 report will be provided is fundamental to properly planning your project.
Checking to see if the vendor has been engaged in a SOC 2, Type 2 Report on Controls at a Service Organization is a crucial step.
Additionally, finding out if your provider complies with SOC 2, PCI DSS and HIPAA will give you further assurance of their compliance status.
You should also ask for permission to review the vendor's SOC 2 audit report.
Understanding what SOC 2 is and why it is significant for your startup lays an important foundation for initiating the process.
You might need a report that covers the SOC 2 criteria in addition to other compliance frameworks for a more thorough assessment.
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