SOC 2 compliance is a framework that ensures organizations have adequate information security controls in place to protect their customers' data. It's an accounting framework developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) for reporting on internal controls implemented in an organization. SOC 2 audits can cover up to five Trust Services Criteria (TSCs), including security, availability, confidentiality, processing integrity, and privacy. The audit process involves identifying a suitable auditor, scoping out the audit period, implementing compliance controls, and conducting fieldwork to collect evidence of compliance. Once the audit is complete, the organization receives a SOC 2 report that provides assurance to customers about the vendor's security practices. To get started with SOC 2 compliance, organizations should first understand what it entails, including the differences between SOC 1, 2, and 3 reports. They should also identify their customers' expectations and the type of service they offer to determine which TSCs to select for the audit. Finally, organizations can use tools like Twingate to help with SOC 2 compliance by implementing granular access controls, facilitating personnel offboarding, facilitating access reviews, extensive logging of network activity, and facilitating audits. By following these steps, organizations can ensure they have adequate information security controls in place to meet their customers' requirements.