A SOC 2 readiness assessment is a final look at your organization’s documents, policies, processes, and vulnerabilities before your formal audit takes place. This is a crucial phase of SOC 2 compliance because your auditor will be using these materials in depth to assess your control environment. ‍ A SOC 2 readiness assessment provides answers to questions such as: ‍ ‍ Before we dive deeper into readiness assessments, here’s a quick primer on SOC 2 audits.