Security questionnaire guide

How to answer SOC 2 questions in customer security reviews

Handle SOC 2 status questions honestly, including in progress, completed, or not yet started.

What buyers usually ask

Are you SOC 2 compliant?
Can you provide a SOC 2 report?
When was your last audit completed?

What evidence you usually need

SOC 2 report
Auditor letter
Compliance roadmap
Trust Center

Example safe answer structure

State the exact SOC 2 status and report availability. If SOC 2 is in progress or not available, do not imply certification.

Common mistakes

  • Claiming a certification or control that is not documented.
  • Copying an old answer without checking whether it still applies.
  • Leaving out evidence, owner, confidence, or review status.
  • Marking an answer as ready when it needs legal, security, or engineering review.

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