Making Sense of SOC 2 on Amazon EKS

Navigating the world of compliance can feel like trying to read a map in a language you don’t speak. When you throw Kubernetes into the mix, it gets even trickier. That’s why we’ve put together this straightforward, human-friendly checklist to help you get your Amazon EKS clusters ready for a SOC 2 Type II audit.

Think of this not as a rigid set of rules, but as a friendly guide. We’ll walk you through what you need to do, why it matters, and how to do it, without all the dense, technical jargon. Whether you’re just starting your SOC 2 journey or you’re a seasoned pro looking to stay current, this guide is for you.

Making Sense of SOC 2 on Amazon EKS

Moving on, let’s look at the other controls for EKS SOC Type 2.

CC3: Risk Assessment

EKS-Specific Risk Assessment

Identify, evaluate, and document security, operational, and compliance risks specific to Amazon EKS clusters and workloads to ensure that appropriate controls are implemented, monitored, and improved in alignment with SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.