This checklist walks organizations through nine stages of SOC 2 preparation and audit completion. It begins by determining whether a Type 1 or Type 2 report is appropriate and selecting the Trust Services Categories in scope, with Security mandatory and Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy optional based on business needs. Teams should align executive sponsors and control owners, communicate audit responsibilities, assess current policies and controls, and remediate identified gaps. The guide recommends informing customers about security practices, assigning owners for ongoing controls, automating monitoring and evidence collection, and defining issue escalation. Organizations should then evaluate qualified auditors, confirm scope and timelines, provide requeste

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