SOC 2 Readiness Control
Data Encryption
Encryption coverage for data in transit and at rest, with key management practices documented.
Why auditors care
In transit and at rest
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 provide
TLS configurations, storage encryption settings, key rotation, and access controls.
Pitfalls
Unencrypted backups, missing rotation, or unmanaged keys.