SOC 2-aligned readiness roadmap
The path SmartQuotes is following toward a formal audit, without implying completion. SmartQuotes starts with Security as the baseline Trust Services Criteria category and adds others as they match customer commitments and product scope.
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Now
Publish the Trust Center, executive security summary, responsible disclosure, and security contact.
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Next
Complete core policies: Access Control, Incident Response, Secure SDLC, Change Management, Vendor Management, Data Retention, and Business Continuity.
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Then
Build evidence collection: access reviews, change logs, vulnerability reviews, backup tests, incident tabletop exercises, and a vendor inventory.
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Audit prep
Engage a SOC 2 readiness advisor or CPA firm for a gap assessment and Type I scoping.
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Formal audit
Proceed to SOC 2 Type I and later Type II when operations and evidence are mature enough for examination.
The SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria categories commonly discussed in SOC 2 readiness are Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy. SmartQuotes treats these as alignment guidance until a licensed auditor scopes an actual engagement.
For enterprise review
Highlights for review
- SOC 2-aligned readiness language only
- No completed SOC 2 report claimed
- Evidence collection framed as internal preparation
- Future independent examination framed as a planned path