ISO 27001 or SOC 2: which one your buyers actually ask for
The choice is decided by who is buying, not by which framework is better. A practical decision guide, plus why sequencing ISO first makes the SOC 2 cheaper and the reverse is not true.
The choice is decided by who is buying, not by which framework is better. A practical decision guide, plus why sequencing ISO first makes the SOC 2 cheaper and the reverse is not true.
Most SOC 2 reports are filed unread, which makes them a compliance ritual rather than assurance. Five checks any procurement or risk reviewer can run, and what each one catches.
Uniform assessment means no vendor gets real scrutiny. Tier by what the vendor can actually reach, then vary depth — including the questions AI vendors need that nobody asks.