Zero Trust for SOC 2: improve the controls you already have
Use Zero Trust principles to improve existing access controls and monitoring. Practical changes, evidence to retain and a manageable rollout.
- November 9, 2026
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Day: November 9, 2026
We collect security logs. Who is supposed to look at them?
Collecting records is not the same as noticing a problem. Check who gets the alert and what happens next.
How to choose SOC 1 control objectives
Connect financial-reporting risks to clear outcomes, actual controls and useful evidence. A simple worked example shows the difference.
SOC 2 audit sampling: what happens when a test finds a problem?
Who selects audit samples, why a failed item needs investigation, and when additional testing may be needed. Practical steps without made-up sample counts.
A quarterly SOC 2 check-in: what to review after the report
A practical review of due work, changes, corrective actions and evidence. Adapt the routine to your business without treating every control as quarterly.
How to describe your service for a SOC 2 report
A practical way to explain your service, its boundaries and the people responsible. Keep the system description separate from management’s assertion and representation letter.
Your first SOC 2 report is done. What happens next?
Keep the controls running after the first report. Plan the next period, retain useful evidence and follow up on changes without starting over.
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