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How to get started with SOC 2

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The “How to get started with SOC 2” guide is designed to walk you through a process and a list of steps to start on your road to SOC 2 compliance. Before you review this getting started guide, please ensure you’ve read the SOC 2 overview to understand the basic concepts of the SOC 2 standard.

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