Introduction SOC 2 audits focus on controls relevant to the Trust Services Criteria: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy. Collecting appropriate evidence is critical for audit success. Key Evidence Categories: Policies & Procedures – InfoSec policy, change management, access control, incident response. Screenshots & Configurations – Proof of MFA, encryption, monitoring systems. Training Records – Security awareness training logs and attestations. Vendor Documentation – Contracts, SOC reports of cloud providers. Access Reviews – User access logs, periodic access reviews, removal records. Best Practices: Use a central evidence repository. Version-control all submissions. Automate recurring controls using tools like Drata or Vanta. Outcome: Proper documentation streamlines the audit, reduces stress, and strengthens your organization’s control maturity.
