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SOC 2 vs ISO 27001

SOC 2 reports on controls for service organizations. ISO 27001 certifies an information security management system.

SOC 2

SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is a framework developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) that specifies how organizations should manage customer data based on five trust service principles: security, availability, processing.

SOC 2 is an AICPA framework for managing customer data securely, based on five trust service principles.

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ISO 27001

ISO 27001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an information security management system ISMS. It provides a systematic approach to managing sensitive company information so that it.

ISO 27001 is an international standard for information security management systems, providing a framework to protect sensitive data.

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Why it matters

People mix up SOC 2 and ISO 27001 in exam questions and job posts. Knowing the difference helps you pick the right control, process, or architecture choice.

How to remember the difference

SOC 2 reports on controls for service organizations. ISO 27001 certifies an information security management system.

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