Question 1

What is the difference between SOC 2 Type I and Type II?

Accepted Answer

SOC 2 Type I verifies if controls exist at a point in time (design suitability). SOC 2 Type II verifies if controls are effectively operated over a period (6-12 months) (operational effectiveness). Enterprise customers usually require SOC 2 Type II. Type I is a good first step but alone insufficient.

Question 2

Which Trust Service Criteria are mandatory for SOC 2?

Accepted Answer

Security (CC categories) is the only mandatory criterion for SOC 2. Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality and Privacy are optional depending on scope. Most SaaS companies choose Security + Availability + Confidentiality. Security covers: Logical Access, Change Management, Risk Assessment, Incident Response.

Question 3

How long does SOC 2 certification take?

Accepted Answer

SOC 2 timeline: Readiness assessment (4-6 weeks), gap remediation (2-4 months), observation period Type II (6-12 months), audit (4-6 weeks), report issuance (2-4 weeks). Total first-time duration: 9-18 months. With ClawGuru automation and prepared evidence system: 6-9 months possible.

Question 4

How does ClawGuru automate SOC 2 evidence collection?

Accepted Answer

ClawGuru automatically collects SOC 2-relevant evidence: vulnerability scan reports (CC7.1), access reviews (CC6.1), change management logs (CC8.1), incident response records (CC7.3). Structured JSON reports that can be submitted directly as auditor evidence. Continuous monitoring ensures compliance between audits.

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