SOC 2 Readiness Control
User Access Reviews
Scheduled reviews to confirm only the right people keep access to critical systems and data.
Why auditors care
Periodic reviews and approvals
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
Evidence of quarterly or monthly reviews, approvals, removals, and exception handling.
Typical blockers
No owner assigned, stale exports, and missing sign-off records.