SOC Preparation: Make Control Descriptions Match the Process
Walk through actual work with process owners, document control changes honestly, and keep evidence aligned with the period being examined.
- November 10, 2026
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Category: SSAE 16 Preparation
Before your SOC audit, check that the process matches the paperwork. Plan scope, assign control owners and organize evidence with a preparation checklist.
SOC 1 & SOC 2 Preparation Checklist
Prepare for a SOC examination by confirming the report needed, defining scope, assigning owners and organizing reliable evidence.
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