System and Organization Controls (SOC) Examinations are evolving, and traditional methods designed for on-premises environments struggle to keep up with today’s complex, cloud-native systems, which leads to a critical question for service organizations and auditors alike: How can Service Auditors utilize AI within SOC Reports to bridge this gap?
How Is AI Used in SOC?
Artificial intelligence isn’t just a concept; it’s a practical solution for modernizing the SOC engagement process. By integrating AI tools, organizations can automate repetitive workflows, expand testing coverage, and improve precision, which allows teams to focus on high-risk areas that demand professional judgment and strategic insight, transforming compliance from a periodic chore into a state of continual assurance.
A Hybrid Model for the Future of Assurance
For service organizations, this process means less disruption and a clearer path to readiness. For Service Auditors, it means enhanced capabilities and a greater focus on delivering value. AI isn’t replacing human expertise; it’s amplifying it.
Download the Report to Explore
- Practical use cases for AI in SOC Examinations, from full-population transaction testing to AI-enhanced configuration and access reviews
- How auditors apply professional skepticism and governance to help ensure AI-enabled procedures align with the AICPA’s standards
- Strategies for balancing AI’s speed with human experience to help create a smarter, scalable, and data-driven compliance framework