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SOC 2 Type I vs Type II: What's the Difference? (2026 Guide)

SOC 2 Type I and Type II sound similar but represent fundamentally different assessments. Type I is a snapshot of control design. Type II proves controls work over time. This guide covers what auditors test, realistic timelines and costs for 2026, the transition path from Type I to Type II, and industry-specific recommendations for SaaS, FinTech, and HealthTech.

Bartek Hamerliński 02/07/2025 17 min read

Soc2 7 min read

Evidence Gathering vs. Control Mapping: Which Is Actually Harder for First-Time SOC 2?

Most founders think evidence gathering is the hardest part of SOC 2 compliance—chasing screenshots, organizing files, and cross-referencing configurations for weeks. But the real bottleneck is control mapping: translating abstract AICPA criteria into specific, defensible controls for your company. When you get mapping right, evidence gathering becomes straightforward; when you skip it, you're just collecting random artifacts and hoping they count.

13/04/2026

Soc2 15 min read

The Minimum Policies You Need for SOC 2 Compliance (Mapped to Trust Services Criteria)

Preparing for your first SOC 2 audit? The AICPA's Trust Services Criteria don't provide a simple checklist—they define outcomes, not documents. This comprehensive guide maps each Trust Services Criterion to the specific policies auditors actually expect to see, giving you the minimum documentation set needed to pass your SOC 2 audit without guesswork.

06/03/2026

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SOC 2 Continuous Monitoring of Controls

Passing a SOC 2 audit isn’t enough. Continuous monitoring of controls helps you stay compliant every day—here’s how SMBs can do it right.

Bartek Hamerliński 09/09/2025

Compliance Governance 13 min read

How to Maintain SOC 2 Compliance Year-Round (+ Monitoring Checklist)

SOC 2 audits happen once a year. Compliance happens every day. Most companies pass their first audit, then slowly drift out of alignment until the next one becomes a scramble. This guide covers audit frequency, the AICPA's monitoring requirements, a practical week-by-week checklist, and how to build continuous compliance into daily operations instead of treating it as an annual project.

Bartek Hamerliński 08/09/2025

Soc2 4 min read

Introducing Linked Sub-Controls: A Non-Technical Explanation

Introducing linked sub-controls: a new feature that lets you reference existing compliance evidence across multiple frameworks without duplicating work. Create documentation once and link it wherever needed, while still maintaining independent assessments for each specific requirement.

Maciej Litwiniuk 04/09/2025

Compliance Governance 3 min read

SOC 2 Control Points: Why Auditors Expect Granularity

Auditors expect SOC 2 controls to be granular, not vague. See a real example of CC1.1 broken into six sub-controls and learn when to split controls.

Bartek Hamerliński 19/08/2025

Policy Management 4 min read

SOC 2 vs HIPAA: What’s the Difference and Which One Do You Need?

If you’re handling sensitive data, especially in the health sector, you’ve probably heard of both SOC 2 and HIPAA. But while they’re often mentioned in the same breath, they’re not interchangeable.

Bartek Hamerliński 05/08/2025