Common SOC 2 Failures (Real World)

A field-tested breakdown from actual audit trenches If you’ve ever worked on a SOC 2 audit—especially in a Big 4 or fast-scaling startup—you already know this: 👉 Most companies don’t fail because they lack controls. 👉 They fail because their controls don’t work in reality . This post breaks down real-world SOC 2 failures that repeatedly show up during audits, readiness assessments, and quality reviews. No theory. Just what actually goes wrong. 1. “We Have a Policy” (But No One Follows It) What