SOC 2 Readiness Control
Audit Logging Evidence
Traceability for control operation with logs, tickets, and approvals tied to each control activity.
Why auditors care
Prove control operation
Demonstrate clear ownership, evidence, and cadence to show this control operates consistently.
What to implement
- •Assign an owner and set a review cadence.
- •Document the policy, procedure, and escalation path.
- •Track exceptions with remediation dates.
Evidence auditors expect
- •Dated records of reviews or approvals.
- •Screenshots/exports showing configurations and coverage.
- •Tickets proving remediation or follow-up.
Common mistakes
- •Unowned control with no cadence.
- •Evidence not tied to who/when/what changed.
- •No process for exceptions or emergency changes.
FAQ
What to show
Tickets or logs proving reviews occurred, who approved, and how exceptions were handled.
Pitfalls
No linkage between evidence and control, or missing timestamps/owners.