SOC 2 Compliance for SaaS: What It Requires and How to Prepare
SOC 2 certification validates that your SaaS platform meets the Trust Services Criteria for security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Preparation typically takes 6-12 months and requires documented policies, access controls, encryption, monitoring, incident response procedures, and vendor management. Enterprise customers increasingly require SOC 2 before signing contracts.