Why does SOC 2 Type II require continuous evidence?

Name: CISGuard Compliance Coverage Statistics
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Keywords: CIS benchmark, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, SOC 2, compliance automation, drift detection

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SOC 2 Type II evaluates whether controls operated effectively over a sustained period (typically 6 to 12 months), not just at a point in time. Auditors need evidence of consistent operation across the full period, not snapshots. Quarterly or monthly point-in-time scans leave evidence gaps. Continuous scanning produces the complete operational record auditors require without manual collection.

Why does SOC 2 Type II require continuous evidence?

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