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Governance, Risk, Audit & Privacy · Foundational

SOC Type 1 Report

SOC report on the fairness of the description and suitability of control design as of a specific date.

Definition

A Type 1 report evaluates whether controls are suitably designed and implemented at a point in time but does not test operating effectiveness over a period. It is often a first step for new service organizations.

Example

A startup obtains a SOC 2 Type 1 as of June 30 before beginning its first Type 2 period.

Exam tip

Type 1 = design at a point in time; Type 2 = design plus operating effectiveness over a period.

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