Service Organization Control

Service Organization Control (SOC) refers to a set of standards and reports designed to evaluate and verify the controls and processes of a company that provides services impacting client data or systems. Think of it as an audit that assesses how well a company manages security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. SOC reports help clients and stakeholders gain confidence that the service provider is handling information responsibly and securely. There are different types of SOC reports (like SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3), each focusing on specific areas of control and trust.