SOC 2 Readiness Control
Logging & Monitoring
Collect, retain, and review logs for critical systems with alerts for suspicious activity.
Why auditors care
Detection coverage and alerts
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
Evidence
Logging configs, retention settings, alert rules, and sample investigations with tickets.
Gaps
No alert tuning, short retention, and missing coverage for admin actions.