One of the most effective and influential methods by which businesses show their commitment to uphold data protection practices is to complete SOC 2 Type 2 certification. Type 2 is somewhat different from type 1 because it assesses the security design at a single point in time. The latter, on the other hand, would look at the effectiveness of these controls in a number of months, say one year. The certification process is longer and cumbersome than some organizations had expected because a few complaints and errors may result in expensive delays, audit failures, and rework.