What are the principles of SOC2 compliance?
SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) compliance is based on a set of principles and criteria established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). These principles and criteria are designed to assess the controls and security practices of service organizations that handle customer data. There are five trust service principles (TSPs) that form the foundation of SOC 2 compliance 1. Security (TSP 100): The Security principle focuses on the organization's ability to protect its systems and data from unauthorized access, disclosure, and destruction. It includes controls related to network security, access controls, encryption, data backup, and physical security. 2. Availability (TSP 200): The Availability principle assesses the organization's ability to ensure that its systems and services are available and operational when needed by authorized users. This includes measures to prevent and respond to downtime or disruptions. 3. Processing Integrity (TSP ...