Congratulations!
You have completed your SOC 2 audit!
As everyone on your team celebrates this accomplishment, it’s now time to start promoting this achievement to your clients and prospects! Sharing the completion of your SOC 2 audit is a great way to demonstrate that your organization is taking the necessary steps to protect your client’s most valuable information and can be a great competitive differentiator when trying to win new business.
See below for some tips and recommendations on how to celebrate this great accomplishment.

SOC 2 badge for website
Make this achievement public with the posting of an accomplishment badge on your website.
A-LIGN SOC 2 badges
An organization that has successfully completed SOC 2 attestation with
- The attestation badge should not be used on a product or product packaging nor in any other way that may be interpreted as denoting product conformity. The mark shall not be applied by the certified clients to laboratory test, calibration, or inspection reports or certificates.
- The badge should not be used in a way that implies that the attestation body certifies a product, service, or process.
- The badge should not be used in a way to imply that the attestation applies to activities and sites that are outside the scope of attestation.
Templates
Press releases
Share your success with others in your industry with a press release.
Below is a press release template for you to share to assure confidence in your current and prospective clients.
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“Congratulations to [COMPANY NAME] for earning their SOC 2 attestation, which is a widely recognized signal of trust and security,” said Steve Simmons, COO of
Social media
Post your accomplishment on social media
Sharing your organization’s accomplishment on social media plays a key role in assuring confidence with clients and prospects. After the press release is complete and posted on your website, share the link on your organization’s social channels to help drive awareness.
Below are examples of social media posts and recommended hashtags to ensure your accomplishment is conveyed correctly and has the best chance of reaching the appropriate audience.
[Organization name] is proud to complete its SOC 2 examination with the guidance of third-party audit firm @
[Organization name] is proud to complete its SOC 2 examination with the guidance of third-party audit firm @
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[Organization name] is proud to successfully complete its #SOC2 examination, validating its commitment to #datasecurity and mitigating #cybersecurity risks.
Additional tips
- Include the
A-LIGN logo with your social media post. Posts with visuals catch people’s attention as they are scrolling through social media - Tag @
A-LIGN in your posts and reference us in your post copy, which will allow us to engage with it. It will also establish credibility with your audience. - Be sure to include the link to the press release so your audience can read the full announcement.
Have questions?
If there is anything we can do to assist with the promotion of your audit, email us at marketing@a-lign.com.
Resources
Showcase compliance with a trust center
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- Showcase certifications and accreditations to potential buyers
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