SOC 2 Type I Compliance
SOC 2 Type I is a point-in-time assessment that evaluates whether your security controls are suitably designed. It shares the same Trust Services Criteria as Type II but does not require an observation period, making it the ideal first step toward full SOC 2 compliance.
Who Needs SOC 2 Type I?
Startups and growing companies seeking their first SOC 2 certification before progressing to Type II.
Key Benefits
- Faster to achieve than Type II — no observation period required
- Demonstrates security commitment to prospects and customers
- Establishes a baseline for progressing to SOC 2 Type II
- Reduces the scope and cost of your first SOC 2 audit
Key Requirements
- 1Formal information security policies and procedures
- 2Logical access controls with least privilege
- 3Change management and SDLC controls
- 4Incident response and business continuity plans
- 5Risk assessment and vendor management programs
- 6Continuous monitoring and logging
Required Policy Templates
0 policies required for SOC 2 Type I compliance, organized by category.
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SOC 2 Type II
Service Organization Control 2 - Trust Services Criteria covering Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy. Requires an observation period of 3-12 months demonstrating controls operate effectively over time.
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10 templatesISO 42001
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0 templatesNIS 2 Directive
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0 templatesNIST SP 800-53
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