SOC 3 Examinations
If your organization undergoes a SOC 2 examination and wants a version of that assessment you can share publicly, a SOC 3 report is the right fit. It provides a simplified, high-level overview of your controls, without disclosing sensitive details.
At Insight Assurance, we conduct independent SOC 3 examinations for service organizations that want to showcase strong system controls and responsible practices to customers, partners, and the public.
What is a SOC 3 Examination?
A System and Organization Controls (SOC) 3 examination evaluates how well your organization’s controls align with the AICPA’s Trust Services Criteria, just like a SOC 2. However, SOC 3 reports are designed for general use — suitable for publishing on your website, sharing with prospective clients, or including in proposals.
They cover the same five criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Because it excludes the detailed control testing included in a SOC 2 report, a SOC 3 offers an accessible, marketing-friendly view of your trust and risk posture, backed by a professional audit. However, SOC 3 reports do not contain a detailed system description or test results, unlike SOC 2 reports.
