SOC 2 or ISO 27001 – Which One Do You Need?

This article compares ISO 27001 and SOC 2, outlining origins (international vs. AICPA), scope (ISMS vs. controls audit), approach (framework development vs. checklist), flexibility, and outcomes (certification vs. attestation), explains SOC 2 Type 1/Type 2 and SOC 3 (public-facing summary), and offers guidance on when businesses might pursue each based on requirements, geography, and stakeholder expectations.