SOC 2 certification is a key trust standard for Indian companies serving global customers. This blog explains why SOC 2 matters, who needs it, the difference between Type I and Type II, and who is authorized to sign a SOC 2 Certification in India.
Learn MoreAs Indian technology companies scale globally, trust has become as important as innovation. Whether you are a SaaS startup, fintech platform, or AI-driven enterprise, customers today want more than promises—they want proof.
This is where SOC 2 certification comes in.
While SOC 2 originated in the United States, it has rapidly become a global trust standard, including for companies operating out of India. In this blog, we explain why SOC 2 matters, who needs it, and who can legally sign a SOC 2 Certification in India.
SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is a compliance framework developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). It evaluates how well an organization protects customer data based on five Trust Service Criteria:
Unlike ISO certifications, SOC 2 is not checklist-based. It is an independent audit report that validates how your controls operate in real-world conditions.
SOC 2 is no longer limited to US companies. Many Indian organizations now require it due to global customers and compliance expectations.
SOC 2 is especially relevant for companies that store, process, or manage customer data, including:
This is one of the most misunderstood aspects of SOC 2.
A valid SOC 2 report must be:
Most Indian organizations work with:
This ensures the SOC 2 report is globally accepted by customers, regulators, and enterprise buyers.
Most mature organizations aim directly for SOC 2 Type II.
For Indian companies with global ambitions, SOC 2 is not just compliance—it’s a growth enabler.
The key is choosing the right combination of readiness support and CPA-led attestation to make SOC 2 scalable, efficient, and valuable.
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January 19, 2026
As Indian technology companies scale globally, trust has become as important as innovation. Whether you are a SaaS startup, fintech platform, or AI-driven enterprise, customers today want more than promises—they want proof.
This is where SOC 2 certification comes in.
While SOC 2 originated in the United States, it has rapidly become a global trust standard, including for companies operating out of India. In this blog, we explain why SOC 2 matters, who needs it, and who can legally sign a SOC 2 Certification in India.
SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is a compliance framework developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). It evaluates how well an organization protects customer data based on five Trust Service Criteria:
Unlike ISO certifications, SOC 2 is not checklist-based. It is an independent audit report that validates how your controls operate in real-world conditions.
SOC 2 is no longer limited to US companies. Many Indian organizations now require it due to global customers and compliance expectations.
SOC 2 is especially relevant for companies that store, process, or manage customer data, including:
This is one of the most misunderstood aspects of SOC 2.
A valid SOC 2 report must be:
Most Indian organizations work with:
This ensures the SOC 2 report is globally accepted by customers, regulators, and enterprise buyers.
Most mature organizations aim directly for SOC 2 Type II.
For Indian companies with global ambitions, SOC 2 is not just compliance—it’s a growth enabler.
The key is choosing the right combination of readiness support and CPA-led attestation to make SOC 2 scalable, efficient, and valuable.
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