What is the SOC Trust Services Criteria?

Learn more about the SOC Trust Services Criteria below:

The SOC Trust Services Criteria is a set of standards established by the AICPA for service organizations to provide assurance regarding the security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of customer data.

There are 5 trust principles under the criteria: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality and Privacy. Each principle has objectives that must be met to achieve compliance. The criteria evaluate an organization's infrastructure, software, procedures, people and data.

Organizations can benefit significantly by meeting the criteria. They can demonstrate compliance with industry standards and attract customers who are assured their data is secure. Meeting the criteria can also help build trust and maintain a positive reputation. Properly implementing the criteria ensures customers are provided the highest level of security and privacy for their data.

While a SOC 2 report is not one-size-fits-all, accurately reflecting an organization's control environment is critical for compliance.

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