SOC 2 Evidence Preparation

Stop asking: “Do we have the evidence?”

Start asking: “What does this evidence prove, which control does it support, and what is still missing?”

Common evidence categories

  • Policies and procedures
  • Access control and user‑management evidence
  • Security monitoring and logging evidence
  • Change‑management records
  • Risk assessments and vendor‑management records
  • Incident response and business continuity evidence

Exact evidence expectations depend on your system description, controls, scope, criteria, and examination approach. Work with your auditor for authoritative requirements.