What is SOC 3?
SOC 3 (Service Organization Control 3) is a report that simplifies SOC 2 information for a general audience, offering a high-level overview of an organization's controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Unlike the detailed SOC 2 report intended for a knowledgeable audience with specific trust service criteria, SOC 3 provides a summary that can be freely distributed and used as a marketing tool to demonstrate compliance.
SOC 3 reports include a seal of approval from auditors, which organizations can display on their website to signify their commitment to maintaining a robust control environment. This report is ideal for organizations seeking to communicate their adherence to best data security and privacy practices without disclosing sensitive or detailed internal control information.
