They expertly mapped the overlapping controls between SOC 2 and ISO 27001, which saved us from duplicating work.
Jasreet Kaur B.Silicon Physical Design Engineer · Small-BusinessSOC 2 + ISO 27001 · August 2026
Public-facing SOC report for marketing and sales. Share your security posture with unlimited stakeholders.
Produced from the same examination as SOC 2 — one audit, two reports: the detailed report for due diligence, the public report for your website.
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Direct Answer
What is a SOC 3 report?
A SOC 3 report is the public-facing, general-use version of a SOC 2 report. It is built from the same audit against the AICPA Trust Services Criteria, but omits the detailed control descriptions and test results — so it can be published freely as a trust seal on your website. Tranquility Cybersecurity (TCSA) typically delivers SOC 2 and SOC 3 from a single engagement.
Key Takeaways
- SOC 3 is the public, general-use counterpart of SOC 2 — same Trust Services Criteria and the same examination, presented without confidential control detail.
- Because it discloses no sensitive testing detail, a SOC 3 can be published openly: a trust seal for your website, sales pages, and marketing collateral.
- In practice a SOC 3 comes from the same audit as a SOC 2, so the two are usually produced together — the detailed report for due diligence, the public report for marketing.
- A SOC 3 opinion is issued by a licensed CPA firm under AICPA attestation standards. TCSA has supported 300+ SOC 2 engagements, the basis for SOC 3 reports.
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The Benefits
Why SOC 3?
- Public-facing trust report
- Share with unlimited stakeholders
- Marketing and sales enablement
- Demonstrates security commitment
- No confidential information disclosed
- Cost-effective trust building
Proof
In their words.
Quotes verbatim from G2. Company names added where the client confirmed them.
Instead of simply providing generic templates or checklists, their team took the time to understand our environment and requirements.
Anand .Market Risk Analyst · Mid-MarketCompliance readiness · September 2026
The team’s willingness to work with us and ease of communication.
sam v.CEO · Small-BusinessSOC 2 Type I + ISO 27001 · August 2026
They delivered the project with speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
Maneet P.Mid-MarketSOC 2 · August 2026
My only regret is that we didn’t engage them sooner in our compliance journey, which would have saved us even more time.
Mahesh Raju C. · XonarSmall-BusinessSOC 2 · GRC · August 2026
They were always responsive and willing to go the extra mile whenever we had questions or needed guidance.
Chandan J. · DsiderSmall-BusinessSOC 2 Type I · August 2026
Managing the auditor relationship on our behalf was especially valuable — it took a lot of pressure off our internal team.
Achyut B.Senior Software Engineer · Small-BusinessSOC 2 + ISO 27001 · September 2026
Their focus on ensuring that we were genuinely audit-ready rather than simply completing documentation.
Ravi V.Founder & CEO · Mid-MarketSOC 2 Type II · August 2026
The guidance was not generic or simply based on a standard checklist — they suggested practical approaches that made sense for our business.
Verified UserInternational Trade and Development · Small-BusinessSOC 2 + ISO 27001 · September 2026
What I like best is the hands-on support and clear guidance throughout the SOC 1 and SOC 2 process.
Sai Sudha S. · ExcersSmall-BusinessSOC 1 + SOC 2 · September 2026
SOC 3 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is a SOC 3 report?
A SOC 3 report is the public-facing, general-use version of a SOC 2 report. It is based on the same AICPA Trust Services Criteria and the same audit, but presents the auditor's opinion without the detailed control descriptions and test results that make a SOC 2 confidential. That means a SOC 3 can be freely published — it works as a trust seal you can place on your website or share in marketing.
What is the difference between SOC 2 and SOC 3?
SOC 2 and SOC 3 cover the same Trust Services Criteria and stem from the same audit, but differ in audience. SOC 2 is a restricted-use report containing detailed control descriptions, tests, and results — shared under NDA with customers and auditors. SOC 3 is a general-use summary that contains the auditor's opinion and system overview but omits sensitive detail, so it can be distributed publicly. Most organizations obtain SOC 2 for due diligence and add SOC 3 for open marketing use.
Do I need a SOC 2 before getting a SOC 3?
In practice, yes. A SOC 3 is produced from the same examination as a SOC 2, so the underlying audit work (scoping, control design, and testing against the Trust Services Criteria) has to be completed regardless. Tranquility Cybersecurity typically delivers SOC 2 and SOC 3 from a single engagement, giving you the detailed report for prospects in due diligence and the public report for your website.
Can I put a SOC 3 seal on my website?
Yes — that is the primary purpose of SOC 3. Because it discloses no confidential control detail, you can publish the report and display the associated trust seal on your website, sales collateral, and security pages. It signals an independently examined security posture to prospects without requiring an NDA, shortening early-stage trust conversations.
Who issues a SOC 3 report?
Like SOC 1 and SOC 2, a SOC 3 examination results in an opinion issued by a licensed CPA firm under AICPA attestation standards. Tranquility Cybersecurity (TCSA) prepares your environment, designs and documents the controls, and runs the engagement to issuance, working with licensed CPAs for the formal attestation. TCSA has supported 300+ SOC 2 engagements, the basis from which SOC 3 reports are produced.
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