SOC 2 Compliance Checklist Template
151 readiness checks cross-referenced to the AICPA Trust Services Criteria, with evidence collection guidance.
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Built for risk and compliance teams at financial-services organizations
◆ Quick buying summary
What you get and when you can use it
- Good fit if
- You're doing your first SOC 2 audit and don't know what evidence the auditor will actually ask for
- Format
- Editable Excel checklist and trackers plus a 36-page PDF guide. Instant download after checkout.
- Need the methodology first?
- Read the SOC 2 Compliance Checklist Guide.
- Time to value
- Start reviewing, editing, and assigning owners the same day; customize to your organization before sharing outputs externally.
- After purchase
- After checkout, your templates and guides are available immediately and the download link is sent to your email with your Stripe receipt. No account required.
◆ What's included
- ◆ 151 readiness checks across all 5 TSC categories
- ◆ Evidence collection guidance
- ◆ Observation period tracker
- ◆ Gap assessment framework
- ◆ SOC 2 audit process guide
- ◆ 90-day readiness plan
Use rights: customize for internal business use and use outputs with your auditors, customers, bank partners, and regulators. Do not resell or redistribute the template files.
◆ Preview
See what the template covers.
5 SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria — Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, Privacy
Type 1 vs Type 2 comparison — timeline, cost, and readiness differences for each
12-month SOC 2 preparation roadmap — Month-by-month phases from gap assessment through audit
◆ Template guide
SOC 2 Compliance Checklist Guide
How to build a SOC 2 compliance checklist: Trust Services Criteria control fields, the evidence auditors actually request, an evidence tracker, and a month-by-month audit preparation timeline.
◆ FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How are the 151 readiness checks distributed across the 5 Trust Services Criteria?
Security-related common criteria form the largest block, covering areas such as logical access, change management, risk assessment, and monitoring. The workbook also includes checks for Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy, and can be filtered by category.
What does the evidence collection guidance tell me for each check?
The guidance suggests artifact types (such as screenshots, policy documents, log exports, or configuration records), common collection locations in AWS, GCP, Azure, Okta, and GitHub, and fields for tracking sufficiency and retention. Your auditor determines the evidence needed for your scoped controls.
What's in the 90-day readiness plan?
The 90-day plan divides readiness into 3 phases: Month 1 — complete the gap assessment and score each TSC category; Month 2 — remediate high-gap areas, implement missing controls, and begin evidence collection; Month 3 — conduct internal readiness review, finalize evidence package, and engage auditor for Type 1. The plan includes weekly milestones and a responsibility matrix.
What's the difference between Type 1 and Type 2, and which does this kit support?
Type 1 addresses control design as of a specified date. Type 2 also addresses operating effectiveness over a specified review period. The gap assessment supports readiness work for either, while the observation-period tracker and evidence templates help organize Type 2 preparation. Confirm report scope and timing with your auditor.
Do I need to scope for all 5 Trust Services Criteria?
The common criteria apply to every SOC 2 examination; Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy are selected based on the services and commitments in scope. The workbook includes a scoping section, but confirm the criteria and boundaries with your auditor.
Can engineering teams use this without compliance support?
Yes — the kit is specifically designed for engineering and compliance teams working together on their first engagement. The evidence collection guidance is written in technical language where appropriate, with specific instructions for collecting evidence from AWS, GCP, Azure, and common SaaS tools. Engineering leads can own the technical controls collection while compliance owns the policy and governance controls.
Can I share completed outputs externally?
Yes. You can use completed outputs with auditors, customers, bank partners, regulators, and internal stakeholders. Customize the template for internal business use — just don't resell or redistribute the source template files.
How do I receive the files?
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What if it's not a fit?
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