SOC 2 Readiness Checklist
Use this practical checklist to organize the work before your SOC 2 examination. Whether you're an SMB, SaaS team, or startup, this guide helps you understand the core readiness steps auditors expect to see.
What this checklist helps you accomplish
SOC 2 readiness requires more than policies and documentation. You must demonstrate that your controls are designed, implemented, and supported by evidence over the relevant period. This checklist helps you structure the work so you can enter your SOC 2 examination with confidence.
Your SOC 2 Readiness Checklist
Work through each category to ensure your controls, evidence, and readiness posture are complete before the audit window.
Scope & Planning
- Define the system and services in scope
- Confirm applicable Trust Services Criteria
- Identify stakeholders and owners
- Establish the examination timeline
Controls
- Inventory relevant controls
- Assign owners
- Document operating procedures
- Review control design
Evidence
- Identify evidence sources
- Collect representative evidence
- Check completeness and dates
- Map evidence to controls
Readiness
- Run a gap assessment
- Prioritize remediation
- Re‑test gaps
- Prepare auditor access
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