{"id":10319,"date":"2025-06-29T19:10:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T02:10:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/?p=10319"},"modified":"2026-04-07T19:32:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T02:32:54","slug":"common-mistakes-businesses-make-when-implementing-soc-2-for-the-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/en\/common-mistakes-businesses-make-when-implementing-soc-2-for-the-first-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Mistakes Businesses Make When Implementing SOC 2 for the First Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The current SOC 2 standard is applied by IT businesses and organizations to ensure information security. Building and implementing a Risk Management Reporting System according to SOC 2 is a systematic process aimed at helping your organization operate effectively and achieve SOC 2 certification. However, during implementation, many businesses still encounter some avoidable errors. In this article, <span style=\"color: #ed1c24;\"><a style=\"color: #ed1c24;\" href=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SQC Certification<\/a><\/span> shares with you some common mistakes businesses make when implementing SOC 2 for the first time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10473\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10473\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10473 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Common-Mistakes-Businesses-Make-When-Implementing-SOC-2-2.webp\" alt=\"Common Mistakes Businesses Make When Implementing SOC 2\" width=\"700\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Common-Mistakes-Businesses-Make-When-Implementing-SOC-2-2.webp 700w, https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Common-Mistakes-Businesses-Make-When-Implementing-SOC-2-2-300x204.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10473\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Common Mistakes Businesses Make When Implementing SOC 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/en\/common-mistakes-businesses-make-when-implementing-soc-2-for-the-first-time\/#Steps_to_implement_and_build_an_SOC_2_system_for_businesses\" >Steps to implement and build an SOC 2 system for businesses.\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/en\/common-mistakes-businesses-make-when-implementing-soc-2-for-the-first-time\/#STEP_1_Define_the_Scope\" >STEP 1: Define the Scope<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/en\/common-mistakes-businesses-make-when-implementing-soc-2-for-the-first-time\/#STEP_2_Risk_analysis_selection_of_applicable_principles\" >STEP 2: Risk analysis &amp; selection of applicable principles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/en\/common-mistakes-businesses-make-when-implementing-soc-2-for-the-first-time\/#STEP_3_Designing_the_internal_control_system\" >STEP 3: Designing the internal control system<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/en\/common-mistakes-businesses-make-when-implementing-soc-2-for-the-first-time\/#STEP_4_Implement_Collect_Audit_Evidence\" >STEP 4: Implement &amp; Collect Audit Evidence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/en\/common-mistakes-businesses-make-when-implementing-soc-2-for-the-first-time\/#STEP_5_Third-Party_Assessment_CPA_Firm\" >STEP 5: Third-Party Assessment (CPA Firm)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/en\/common-mistakes-businesses-make-when-implementing-soc-2-for-the-first-time\/#STEP_6_Receive_the_Official_SOC_2_Report\" >STEP 6: Receive the Official SOC 2 Report<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/en\/common-mistakes-businesses-make-when-implementing-soc-2-for-the-first-time\/#STEP_7_Maintain_and_Improve_the_Control_System\" >STEP 7: Maintain and Improve the Control System<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/en\/common-mistakes-businesses-make-when-implementing-soc-2-for-the-first-time\/#Common_Mistakes_When_Businesses_Initially_Implement_SOC_2\" >Common Mistakes When Businesses Initially Implement SOC 2<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/en\/common-mistakes-businesses-make-when-implementing-soc-2-for-the-first-time\/#Your_business_misunderstands_the_scope_of_SOC_2_application\" >Your business misunderstands the scope of SOC 2 application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/en\/common-mistakes-businesses-make-when-implementing-soc-2-for-the-first-time\/#Lack_of_a_foundational_internal_control_system\" >Lack of a foundational internal control system<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/en\/common-mistakes-businesses-make-when-implementing-soc-2-for-the-first-time\/#Complete_delegation_to_the_IT_department\" >Complete delegation to the IT department<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/en\/common-mistakes-businesses-make-when-implementing-soc-2-for-the-first-time\/#Lack_of_documented_policies_and_procedures\" >Lack of documented policies and procedures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/en\/common-mistakes-businesses-make-when-implementing-soc-2-for-the-first-time\/#Lack_of_professional_consulting_support\" >Lack of professional consulting support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/en\/common-mistakes-businesses-make-when-implementing-soc-2-for-the-first-time\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_implement_and_build_an_SOC_2_system_for_businesses\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Steps to implement and build an SOC 2 system for businesses.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SOC (Service Organisation Control), is a set of criteria for managing customer data, launched by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) in 2011, based on five \u201cprinciples of reliable service.\u201d Below are the steps to implement a control system according to the SOC 2 standard (typically applied to Type I or Type II), helping businesses build and operate a data security system that meets international standards:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_1_Define_the_Scope\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\">STEP 1: Define the Scope<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your business needs to clearly define the services and products for which the SOC 2 standard will be applied. In this step, your business also needs to choose the appropriate report type.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Type I<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"> \u2013<\/span> Evaluating control design at a single point in time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Type II<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"> \u2013<\/span> Evaluating design &amp; operational effectiveness over 3\u20136 months<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_2_Risk_analysis_selection_of_applicable_principles\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\">STEP 2: Risk analysis &amp; selection of applicable principles<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your organization needs to analyze risks and identify appropriate control measures for each principle.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10471\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10471\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10471 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Common-Mistakes-Businesses-Make-When-Implementing-SOC-2-3.webp\" alt=\"Common Mistakes Businesses Make When Implementing SOC 2\" width=\"700\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Common-Mistakes-Businesses-Make-When-Implementing-SOC-2-3.webp 700w, https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Common-Mistakes-Businesses-Make-When-Implementing-SOC-2-3-300x204.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Common Mistakes Businesses Make When Implementing SOC 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_3_Designing_the_internal_control_system\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\">STEP 3: Designing the internal control system<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your organization or business needs to establish appropriate policies, procedures, and tools. Fully document the policies: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">security policy, access control policy, incident response plan, etc.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_4_Implement_Collect_Audit_Evidence\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\">STEP 4: Implement &amp; Collect Audit Evidence<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this step, the business needs to implement control measures and simultaneously record evidence such as: access logs, backup reports, incident handling reports, access control tables, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_5_Third-Party_Assessment_CPA_Firm\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\">STEP 5: Third-Party Assessment (CPA Firm)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After step 4, the organization can contact an accredited independent assessment organization. The assessor will conduct an assessment according to the appropriate report type selected earlier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_6_Receive_the_Official_SOC_2_Report\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\">STEP 6: Receive the Official SOC 2 Report<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If satisfactory, the business will be issued the SOC 2 Report. This report can be shared with customers and partners to demonstrate security and compliance capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_7_Maintain_and_Improve_the_Control_System\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\">STEP 7: Maintain and Improve the Control System<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SOC 2 Type II requires periodic annual reassessment. Businesses should continue to update processes, train staff, and apply new security technologies to ensure the system always meets requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_When_Businesses_Initially_Implement_SOC_2\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Common Mistakes When Businesses Initially Implement SOC 2<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizations and businesses implementing SOC 2 for the first time often encounter unique challenges. SQC Certification would like to share with you some common mistakes businesses should avoid when first implementing SOC 2.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_business_misunderstands_the_scope_of_SOC_2_application\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Your business misunderstands the scope of SOC 2 application<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many organizations and businesses misunderstand the SOC 2 certification, thinking it&#8217;s for the entire company. In reality, it only applies to a specific system or service. Incorrect scope definition can lead to inappropriate control and consequently, increased costs without efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10475\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10475\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10475 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Common-Mistakes-Businesses-Make-When-Implementing-SOC-2-1.webp\" alt=\"Common Mistakes Businesses Make When Implementing SOC 2\" width=\"700\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Common-Mistakes-Businesses-Make-When-Implementing-SOC-2-1.webp 700w, https:\/\/sqccert.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Common-Mistakes-Businesses-Make-When-Implementing-SOC-2-1-300x204.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10475\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Common Mistakes Businesses Make When Implementing SOC 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack_of_a_foundational_internal_control_system\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Lack of a foundational internal control system<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many IT businesses that implement SOC 2 often make the mistake of lacking basic processes for access management, logging, incident response, or authorization, etc. This is what makes the assessment process take longer than expected to patch the system.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_delegation_to_the_IT_department\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Complete delegation to the IT department<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building an SOC 2 system is not just a technical issue, but also involves governance, legal matters, employee training, and a security culture. Many businesses often delegate the entire process to the technical department without the involvement of leadership and other departments, leading to a lack of project synchronization, which is something your business should avoid.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack_of_documented_policies_and_procedures\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Lack of documented policies and procedures<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common mistake is the absence (or incompleteness) of clearly written security policies, such as access policies, backups, incident response, periodic checks, etc., while this is a mandatory part of the SOC 2 report.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack_of_professional_consulting_support\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Lack of professional consulting support<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SOC 2 standard is a complex standard, requiring in-depth understanding of both technical and auditing aspects. Many businesses are complacent and do not consider using experienced consultants to support implementation, which can lead to incorrect control framework design or repeated processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Conclusion<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing SOC 2 is not simply about &#8220;IT certification,&#8221; but a process of transforming how businesses manage risk, data, and security responsibilities. Thorough preparation, correct understanding, and a suitable strategy will help businesses overcome these mistakes and achieve effective and sustainable certification. If you need support in obtaining SOC 2 certification, you can contact SQC CERTIFICATION via hotline: <strong><span style=\"color: #ed1c24;\">0936396611<\/span> <\/strong>or email: <\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\">vietnam@sqccert.com.vn<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The current SOC 2 standard is applied by IT businesses and organizations to ensure information security. Building and implementing a Risk Management Reporting System according to SOC 2 is a systematic process aimed at helping your organization operate effectively and achieve SOC 2 certification. However, during implementation, many businesses still encounter some avoidable errors. 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