SOC 2 Identity Controls

SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) is a compliance framework for SaaS and cloud service providers requiring controls over security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy — with identity and access management being central to the Security Trust Service Criteria.

⚙️ How Does It Work?

SOC 2 Type II requires evidence that access controls are operating effectively over a 6-12 month period: unique user IDs, MFA for privileged access, access provisioning/deprovisioning processes, regular access reviews, and separation of duties.

📍 Where Is It Used?

SaaS companies, cloud service providers, managed service providers — any vendor that processes customer data and needs to prove security to enterprise buyers.

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