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Access Control and Least Privilege for SOC 2: A Practical Guide for SaaS Founders

Access control is the #1 source of SOC 2 findings. Here's how to close the gaps.

When an auditor opens a SOC 2 engagement, access control is almost always the first substantive area they dig into — and often the last one they finish. The CC6 section of the Trust Services Criteria contains more individual control points than any other section. For early-stage SaaS companies, access control is often the area with the most gaps — not because founders are negligent, but because small teams move fast and informal access decisions accumulate over time. The good news: most access control gaps can be identified and addressed within a few weeks if you know what to look for.