assisting-with-soc2-audit-preparation by jeremylongshore

---
name: assisting-with-soc2-audit-preparation
description: |
  Execute automate SOC 2 audit preparation including evidence gathering, control assessment, and compliance gap identification.
  Use when you need to prepare for SOC 2 audits, assess Trust Service Criteria compliance, document security controls, or generate readiness reports.
  Trigger with phrases like "SOC 2 audit preparation", "SOC 2 readiness assessment", "collect SOC 2 evidence", or "Trust Service Criteria compliance".
  
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Glob, Bash(audit-collect:*), Bash(compliance-check:*)
version: 1.0.0
author: Jeremy Longshore <[email protected]>
license: MIT
---

# Assisting With Soc2 Audit Preparation

## Overview

This skill provides automated assistance for the described functionality.

## Prerequisites

Before using this skill, ensure:
- Documentation directory accessible in {baseDir}/docs/
- Infrastructure-as-code and configuration files available
- Access to cloud provider logs (AWS CloudTrail, Azure Activity Log, GCP Audit Logs)
- Security policies and procedures documented
- Employee training records available
- Incident response documentation accessible
- Write permissions for audit reports in {baseDir}/soc2-audit/

## Instructions

1. Confirm scope (services, systems, period) and applicable SOC 2 criteria.
2. Gather existing controls, policies, and evidence sources.
3. Identify gaps and draft an evidence collection plan.
4. Produce an audit-ready checklist and remediation backlog.


See `{baseDir}/references/implementation.md` for detailed implementation guide.

## Output

The skill produces:

**Primary Output**: SOC 2 readiness report saved to {baseDir}/soc2-audit/readiness-report-YYYYMMDD.md

**Report Structure**:
```
# SOC 2 Readiness Assessment

## Error Handling

See `{baseDir}/references/errors.md` for comprehensive error handling.

## Examples

See `{baseDir}/references/examples.md` for detailed examples.

## Resources

- AICPA Trust Service Criteria: https://www.aicpa.org/interestareas/frc/assuranceadvisoryservices/trustdataintegritytaskforce.html
- SOC 2 Compliance Checklist: https://secureframe.com/hub/soc-2/checklist
- CIS Controls: https://www.cisecurity.org/controls/
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework: https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework
- Drata: SOC 2 compliance automation