SOC 2 Readiness Control
MFA & Authentication
Strong authentication for workforce, admin, and customer access to reduce credential-based compromise.
Why auditors care
Multi-factor and session controls
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 to collect
IdP configuration screenshots, enforced MFA policies, and coverage for admin accounts.
Mistakes to avoid
Partial rollout, unmonitored exceptions, and missing MFA on break-glass accounts.