SOC 2 – Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality & Privacy Controls

SOC 2 – Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality & Privacy Controls

Demonstrate trust and compliance through rigorous control implementation and assessment.

At Fortify Solutions, our SOC 2 readiness and compliance methodology helps organizations design, implement, and maintain controls that meet the AICPA’s Trust Services Criteria (TSC). We ensure your security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy practices are robust, auditable, and aligned with industry best practices.

Our Approach

1. Project Kick-off & Scope Definition

• Define SOC 2 report type (Type I – design evaluation or Type II – design + operational effectiveness).

• Determine in-scope systems, processes, and services.

• Map business objectives to relevant Trust Services Criteria (TSC).

2. Current State Assessment & Gap Analysis

• Evaluate existing controls against SOC 2 TSC.

• Identify compliance gaps, risks, and control weaknesses.

• Document security and privacy posture across people, process, and technology.

3. Control Design & Documentation

• Develop or refine policies and procedures for each SOC 2 criteria area:

  • Security – Protect systems from unauthorized access.

  • Availability – Ensure systems are operational and resilient.

  • Processing Integrity – Maintain accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of system processing.

  • Confidentiality – Safeguard confidential information.

  • Privacy – Handle personal data according to privacy commitments.

• Assign control ownership and establish monitoring processes.

4. Control Implementation & Remediation

• Deploy technical, administrative, and physical controls to address gaps.

• Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response measures.

• Integrate SOC 2 controls into daily operational workflows.

5. Awareness & Training

• Educate employees on SOC 2 principles and responsibilities.

• Train teams on incident handling, data security, and compliance requirements.

6. Readiness Testing & Internal Review

• Perform control walkthroughs and evidence collection.

• Conduct internal mock audits simulating SOC 2 auditor procedures.

• Validate operational effectiveness over a defined observation period (for Type II readiness).

7. Final Readiness Report & Audit Support

• Deliver a SOC 2 Readiness Report with compliance scorecard.

• Provide remediation roadmap for residual issues.

• Support interactions with your chosen CPA firm during the formal audit.

Key Deliverables

• SOC 2 Gap Analysis Report

• Control Matrix aligned with TSC

• Policy & Procedure Documentation

• Mock Audit Results & Readiness Scorecard

Outcome:
A fully implemented and tested control environment that demonstrates trust, security, and compliance—helping you pass a SOC 2 audit with confidence and win customer trust in regulated and high-assurance markets.