A SaaS buyer may ask for a SOC report, an ISO certificate or privacy commitments. These are different deliverables. AICPA describes distinct SOC assurance services; identify the requested report and scope before buying software.
Start with an upcoming customer requirement, list the systems in scope and identify who operates the controls. Compare a lightweight evidence workflow with a broader GRC platform using the same scenario. Avoid buying multiple framework modules before confirming a business need.
Sources checked October 8, 2026: AICPA SOC services.
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