What are the key SOC 2 requirements for change management? 

  • Authorize, design, test, approve, and implement changes to infrastructure, data, software, and procedures (CC8.1).

  • Assess system changes and their impact throughout the development life cycle (CC8.1).

  • Manage emergency changes while maintaining system security and integrity (CC8.1).

  • Protect confidential and personal data during design, development, testing, and changes (CC8.1).

  • Maintain baseline IT configurations to support change management and rollbacks (CC8.1).