Choosing a software partner with SOC 2 compliance is about much more than checking whether they have a certificate.
I liked the focus on looking at the actual scope of the report, access controls, security practices, monitoring, and incident response. The difference between having documented policies and consistently following those controls in day-to-day operations is especially important.
The Type I vs Type II comparison is also helpful because it gives businesses a better idea of what they should look for during vendor evaluation.
A practical guide for anyone doing software partner or vendor due diligence.