What is SOC 2?

SOC 2 for B2B SaaS Companies

SOC 2 compliance is the most commonly requested security certification in B2B SaaS sales. Enterprise buyers require SOC 2 Type II reports before signing contracts, making it a prerequisite for moving upmarket.

SOC 2 Type I vs. Type II

• Type I evaluates the design of controls at a single point in time
• Type II evaluates the operating effectiveness of controls over a period (typically 6-12 months)

Type II is the standard enterprise buyers expect. It requires ongoing evidence that your controls work consistently.

SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria

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Audit Logging Requirements for SOC 2

SOC 2 CC7.2 requires organizations to monitor system components for anomalies and evaluate events to determine if they indicate security incidents. This means you need:

• Immutable audit logs of all user actions
• Access logs for sensitive resources
• Log retention for the audit period
• Tamper-evident storage

How Trailbase Helps with SOC 2

Trailbase automates the audit logging requirements for SOC 2. Every event is stored in a SHA-256 hash chain, providing tamper-evident records. The Compliance Pack Generator produces SOC 2-ready documentation showing your security controls and retention policies.