| ID | Date | Category | Subject | Requester | Priority | Status | Actions |
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Why Maintain a SOC 2 Approval Workflow?
SOC 2 Type II audits require evidence that your organization has formal change and access management processes. A structured SOC 2 request approval system demonstrates that every change, access grant, and vendor addition follows a documented authorization process with clear accountability.
Access Requests
Document requests for system access, database permissions, admin privileges, and role changes. Track who requested, who approved, and the business justification.
Infrastructure Changes
Log infrastructure modifications including server provisioning, network changes, firewall rules, and deployment configurations with full SOC 2 authorization audit trail.
Vendor Additions
Record new vendor evaluations, third-party tool adoptions, and SaaS integrations. Each vendor addition requires documented risk assessment and approval.
Policy Exceptions
Track temporary or permanent exceptions to security policies. Document the risk acceptance, compensating controls, and expiration dates for each exception.