Compliance & Enterprise
SOC 2 vs ISO 27001: Which Compliance Framework Do You Need?
LOZULA Compliance Advisory Team
2026-03-05
10 min read
Key Takeaways for Security Teams
- Both frameworks require regular third-party penetration testing reports and vulnerability scans.
Comparing SOC 2 Type II trust principles with ISO 27001 certification requirements for SaaS startups selling to enterprise clients.
Key Differences at a Glance
SOC 2 is an attestation report primarily recognized in North America, while ISO/IEC 27001 is an internationally accredited standard.
- •SOC 2: Evaluates 5 Trust Services Criteria (Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, Privacy).
- •ISO 27001: Evaluates an organization formal Information Security Management System (ISMS).