SOC 2

SOC 2 (Service Organization Controls)

AICPA trust services criteria for cloud and hosted services

CloudVSaaSTrust Services

Overview

SOC 2 is a reporting framework from the AICPA that evaluates a service organization's controls against five trust services criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. For cloud video (VSaaS), cloud access control, and managed monitoring providers, a SOC 2 Type II report is common evidence that the provider operates sound controls over time. Canadian buyers evaluating hosted security platforms frequently request SOC 2 reports as part of due diligence, alongside data residency and privacy questions.

Applies to

Directory categories where this standard is commonly referenced.

Directory

Companies in Related Categories

Manufacturer
IntrusionCloud SecurityVideo SurveillanceAutomation

Cloud platform layer connecting dealer-installed intrusion, video, automation, and access systems.

Manufacturer
Access ControlCloud SecurityVisitor ManagementIntrusion

Cloud-first access-control platform with visitor management, video integrations, and intrusion features.

Integrator
IT ServicesManaged Security (MSSP)Cybersecurity ConsultingCloud Security

Ottawa managed IT and cybersecurity provider serving government and private sector clients.

Manufacturer
Video SurveillanceVMSAnalytics

Video-surveillance vendor for cameras, analytics, and VMS platforms used across commercial and public-sector sites.

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