Organizations seeking a SOC (Service Organization Controls) 2 Type II report are audited to show that the controls they have in place are designed well and are operationally effective over a sustained period of time (usually six months or a year). A SOC 2 Type II report is also known as a SOC 2 Type 2 report. A common misconception is that companies can be “SOC 2 Type 2 certified” when, in fact, there is no certification designation, only SOC 2 Type 2 compliance.

A “Type II” report differs from a “Type I” report in the depth of the audit and the need for consistent compliance over an extended period. A Type I report audits the design only at a single point in time; a Type II report audits the design and execution over a minimum of 6 months. When you choose a SOC 2 Type II service provider like Comport—trusted for Minneapolis managed IT services and IT managed services Minneapolis—you benefit from consistent operational adherence to security standards.

For each of the included services, an independent firm audits our security policies, processes, training, and execution—ensuring we adhere to the actions outlined in our planned policies and processes. A successful audit results in a SOC 2 Type II report that attests to the alignment of the controls implemented with established requirements, including international standards. We utilize automated monitoring tools to ensure year-round compliance and to quickly identify any potential deviations from our controls and operations.