SOC 2 Audit Evidence Collection Tracker

Tracks each in-scope SOC 2 control against its required evidence artifact, control owner, and collection cadence across the observation period.

Inspection Details

• Observation period start date
  Start date of the SOC 2 observation period.
• Observation period end date
  End date of the SOC 2 observation period.
• In-scope Trust Services Criteria selected
  Select the Trust Services Criteria covered by this evidence tracker.
• Evidence tracker owner
  Primary person responsible for maintaining the tracker.

Control-to-Evidence Mapping

• Control identifier recorded
  Record the control ID or control reference exactly as used in the SOC 2 control matrix.
• Control description documented
  Briefly describe the control activity being evidenced.
• Required evidence artifact identified
  Specify the artifact required for the control, such as access review report, change ticket, log export, or approval record.
• Evidence owner assigned
  Name the individual or team responsible for producing the evidence.
• Collection cadence defined
  How often the evidence must be collected during the observation period.
• Evidence due date set
  Date and time the evidence is due for the current collection cycle.

Evidence Completeness and Quality

• Artifact matches control objective
  The collected artifact directly supports the stated control and observation period.
• Artifact covers full required period
  The evidence spans the required date range without unexplained gaps.
• Artifact is complete and readable
  The evidence is legible, unredacted where appropriate, and contains all required fields.
• Exceptions or missing evidence documented
  Any gaps, late submissions, or alternate evidence are documented with justification.

Collection Status and Follow-Up

• Evidence collection status
  Current status of the evidence item.
• Collection completed on time
  Evidence was collected by the required cadence date.
• Reviewer assigned
  Name of the reviewer validating the evidence before audit submission.
• Follow-up action required
  Indicate whether remediation, resubmission, or escalation is needed.