Do I Need a Compliance Automation Tool to Be Compliant with SOC 2?
In today’s digital-first world, SOC 2 compliance is more than a checkbox—it’s a vital trust signal for businesses managing customer data. If you're beginning your SOC 2 journey, you've likely come across the growing market of compliance automation tools that promise to simplify the process. But here’s the question: Do you need a compliance automation tool to be SOC 2 compliant? The short answer: No , it’s not required—but it can be extremely helpful. This blog breaks down what SOC 2 compliance requires, how automation tools fit in, and whether they’re right for your organization. What Is SOC 2 Compliance? SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) is an auditing standard developed by the AICPA that evaluates how organizations manage customer data based on five Trust Service Criteria (TSC) : Security Availability Processing Integrity Confidentiality Privacy Your organization can choose to be audited on one or more of these criteria based on your busines...