A SOC Type I report evaluates whether a service organization’s controls are appropriately designed and implementedas of a specific date. It provides assurance that controls are in place to meet defined objectives but does not assess how consistently they operate over time.
Best for:
First-time SOC reports
Organizations preparing for a Type II
Customers seeking initial control assurance
A SOC Type II report evaluates both the design and operating effectiveness of controls over a defined period (typically 6–12 months). It provides a higher level of assurance by demonstrating that controls operated effectively and consistently over time.
Best for:
Mature compliance programs
Customer and auditor requirements
Ongoing vendor risk management
A SOC Type I report evaluates whether a service organization’s controls are appropriately designed and implementedas of a specific date. It provides assurance that controls are in place to meet defined objectives but does not assess how consistently they operate over time.
Best for:
First-time SOC reports
Organizations preparing for a Type II
Customers seeking initial control assurance
A SOC Type II report evaluates both the design and operating effectiveness of controls over a defined period (typically 6–12 months). It provides a higher level of assurance by demonstrating that controls operated effectively and consistently over time.
Best for:
Mature compliance programs
Customer and auditor requirements
Ongoing vendor risk management