What is SOC 2 type 2 attestation?

SOC 2 Type 2 attestation is a specific audit report that evaluates an organization's controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy over a defined period.

SOC 2 stands for System and Organization Controls 2, a compliance framework developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). It is designed for service organizations, particularly those in the cloud computing and SaaS sectors, to demonstrate their commitment to managing customer data securely.