Vendor says 'SOC 2 compliant', what does that really mean?
SOC 2 Type II covers a period (usually 6-12 months). Type I is just a snapshot. Ask for the report, not just the logo.
Try this first
- 1Request SOC 2 Type II report under NDA
- 2Check report period (recent, not 2 years old)
- 3Read Section IV: management response to exceptions
- 4Store PDF in vendor file
When to bring us in
Vendor refuses to share report? Red flag for critical data.
See also
- New hire has an account but cannot reach Outlook or TeamsAn M365 account without a license is an empty shell. Assigning takes a few clicks, but picking the right plan pays off long-term.
- Employee left, but their email must be retainedPulling the license straight away starts a 30-day timer on the mailbox. The right route keeps access to the mail without paying for the license.
- We pay for licenses nobody usesBetween leavers, duplicate plans, and test accounts there is often 10-20% wasted license spend. A usage report exposes it fast.
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