When Customer Trust Must Be Demonstrated
SOC 2 Provides
Independent Assurance
As organizations handle increasing volumes of customer data, stakeholders expect more than internal security claims — they expect independent validation that controls are designed and operating effectively.
SOC 2 examinations provide a structured, widely recognized approach to demonstrating how your organization meets its service commitments related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
What Is SOC 2?
SOC 2 is an attestation framework developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). It evaluates an organization’s controls against the Trust Services Criteria, which include security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
An independent CPA firm performs the examination and issues a report that organizations can share with customers and stakeholders as evidence of their control environment.
CMMC Levels Explained
Understanding the differences between SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 reports is critical when determining how to demonstrate assurance to customers, auditors, and stakeholders. Each report serves a distinct purpose, depending on the nature of your services, the type of data you handle, and the expectations of your users.
SOC 1
Focuses on controls relevant to financial reporting. SOC 1 reports are typically used by service organizations whose systems may impact their customers’ financial statements.
SOC 2
Evaluates controls related to the Trust Services Criteria — security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. SOC 2 reports are commonly used to demonstrate how organizations protect customer data.
SOC 3
Provides a high-level, public-facing summary of a SOC 2 report without detailed testing results. SOC 3 reports are designed for general distribution and marketing purposes.
SOC 2 Readiness & Advisory Services
Many organizations pursue SOC 2 because customers demand it — but underestimate the effort required to prepare. Controls may exist, but documentation, ownership, and evidence collection processes are often incomplete or inconsistent.
RS Assurance & Advisory provides SOC 2 readiness and advisory services — not the examination.
Scoping & Criteria Selection
We help determine which Trust Services Criteria apply to your organization and define the scope of your SOC 2 examination, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and business objectives.
Control & Documentation Alignment
We support the design and refinement of controls, policies, and procedures to align with SOC 2 requirements. This includes mapping controls, clarifying ownership, and ensuring documentation reflects actual operations.
Readiness & Examination Preparation
We develop remediation plans and guide organizations through readiness activities, including evidence preparation and pre-assessment reviews to ensure alignment before engaging an independent auditor.
All services are advisory in nature and designed to prepare organizations for independent SOC 2 examinations while preserving auditor independence. Our approach prioritizes building a control environment that is sustainable, auditable, and aligned with real operational practices.
We most commonly support SaaS, cloud, and technology organizations that handle sensitive customer data and need to demonstrate security and reliability to enterprise customers.
For additional insights, explore our related resources:
[What Are the SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria?]
[SOC 2 Type 1 vs Type 2: Key Differences]
[How to Prepare for a SOC 2 Examination]
[SOC 2 vs ISO 27001: Which Is Right for You?]
Why Organizations Choose RSAA
AICPA & SOC Expertise
We bring deep experience with SOC 2 requirements and the Trust Services Criteria, ensuring alignment with auditor expectations.
Senior-Level Guidance
Engagements are led by experienced CPAs and cybersecurity professionals who understand both audit and operational realities.
Practical, Risk-Based Approach
We focus on controls that materially impact examination outcomes while avoiding unnecessary complexity.
Clarify Your SOC 2 Readiness Path
If your organization is preparing for a SOC 2 examination, RS Assurance & Advisory can help you define scope, identify gaps, and prepare for a successful audit.