Framework reference / Independent controls reporting

SOC 2 Readiness Support

A SOC 2 examination evaluates controls at a service organization relevant to the Trust Services Criteria. The applicable criteria are Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy.

Scope

Security is required; the other categories are selected according to the service and commitments in scope. A Type I report addresses control design at a point in time, while Type II also covers operating effectiveness over a period.

Core structure

01

Security

Protection against unauthorized access, disclosure, damage, and system compromise.

02

Availability

Systems remain available for operation and use as committed or agreed.

03

Processing Integrity

Processing is complete, valid, accurate, timely, and authorized.

04

Confidentiality

Information designated confidential is protected according to commitments.

05

Privacy

Personal information is collected, used, retained, disclosed, and disposed of appropriately.

Operational evidence examples

System description, control narratives, owners, and review cadence
User-access provisioning, deprovisioning, and periodic reviews
Change approvals, deployment records, monitoring, and incident handling
Vendor-risk, backup, recovery, and business-continuity records
Evidence of control operation throughout the examination period

How ShadowCore uses this reference

Collect dated evidence from operational workflows
Map controls to system actions, approvals, and accountable owners
Export reviewable evidence bundles without pretending to be the auditor
Identify missing or inconsistent evidence before an examination

Boundaries and claims

Only an independent, qualified CPA firm can perform the examination and issue a SOC 2 report.

ShadowCore does not provide an attestation, guarantee a clean report, or determine the final examination scope.

Official source: AICPA SOC Suite of Services
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Public reference material for product design and readiness planning. It is not legal advice, certification, or an independent assessment.