Glossary · IT Procurement
Updated June 20, 2026 · Reviewed by Shorim Haniffanshoib, Head of Editorial — IT Strategy & Enterprise
An audit standard developed by the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) to evaluate a technology company's internal controls across five Trust Service Criteria: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy. Two report types: SOC 2 Type 1 assesses the suitability of control design at a single point in time (snapshot), while SOC 2 Type 2 assesses the operational effectiveness of controls over a defined period (typically 6–12 months) — Type 2 is more valuable as compliance evidence because it demonstrates consistency. SOC 2 Type 2 is most often requested in RFPs from MNC clients with US/global procurement frameworks (SaaS companies, global fintech, hedge funds). If a laptop rental vendor also provides cloud services (data backup, remote monitoring), a SOC 2 report may be requested as part of vendor risk assessment. Vendors providing hardware-only rental typically find ISO 27001 an equivalent substitute acceptable to Indonesian clients.
SOC 2 frequently appears in B2B IT procurement contexts: An audit standard developed by the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) to evaluate a technology.
| Domain | Compliance & Standards |
|---|---|
| Also written as | SOC2, Service Organization Control 2, AICPA SOC 2 |
| Part of | Arental IT Procurement & B2B Laptop Rental Glossary |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-20 |
Can Arental meet the SOC 2 requirement for our compliance audit?
SOC 2 is directly relevant to a B2B laptop rental engagement, so it is worth confirming up front during the quote and contract stage. In short: An audit standard developed by the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) to evaluate a technology company's internal controls across five Trust Service Criteria: Security, Availability, Processing. Discuss the specifics with the Arental team so the right clauses and procedures are built into your rental contract.
Answered by Shorim Haniffanshoib, Head of Editorial — IT Strategy & Enterprise
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