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# SOC 2

## SOC 2

### Prepare for SOC 2 Compliance

Comprehensively plan and document your compliance with the Trust Services Criteria required for SOC 2 certification.

### What is SOC 2?

SOC 2 is an audit process that ensures service providers manage data securely, safeguarding your organization and client privacy. For security-focused businesses, SOC 2 compliance is essential when choosing a SaaS provider. Created by the AICPA, SOC 2 sets standards for managing customer data based on five trust service principles: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.

### Why SOC 2 Compliance

Enterprise buyers expect a SOC 2 report before signing. Continuous controls make the audit a byproduct of operations.

### Bullets

- Unlocks enterprise procurement processes
- Demonstrates trust to customers and partners
- Aligns with NIST CSF and ISO 27001

### SOC 2 Compliance Essentials

Learn SOC 2 compliance strategies to boost data security, streamline audits, and build client trust with NIST CSF alignment.

https://land.fortmesa.com/soc-2-compliance-essentials

## Resources

- **NIST CSF 2.0 Guide** — Learn how to protect sensitive information, safeguard critical systems, and maintain the trust of customers and stakeholders. — https://land.fortmesa.com/nist-csf-guide
- **Cybersecurity Standards** — Explore key cybersecurity standards, frameworks, and regulations to boost data protection and ensure compliance. — https://land.fortmesa.com/cybersecurity-standards
- **What is Governance?** — Discover the essential roles of governance, frameworks, standards, and regulations in cybersecurity. — https://land.fortmesa.com/what-is-governance
- **CIS Controls v8 Guide** — The all-in-one guide on identifying, preventing, and responding to cyber threats — ensuring a robust security posture. — https://land.fortmesa.com/cis-controls-v8-guide

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