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Chapter 13: Data Privacy, Compliance & Security Subsection 13.3 Playbook & Framework

13.3 Vendor Security (SOC2)

Part of Chapter 13: Data Privacy, Compliance & Security in the Master Go-To-Market (GTM) & Revenue Architecture Index.

Deploying new GTM tooling requires systematic security vetting led by RevOps, Information Security, and Legal to mitigate third-party vendor risks:

🔒 Visual Architecture: Global Privacy Compliance, Data Governance & SOC2 Module 13.3: Vendor Security (SOC2)
13.1 Regulatory Frameworks • GDPR (EU Opt-In & Legal Basis) • CCPA / CPRA (Opt-Out & Lineage) • CAN-SPAM (1-Click Unsubscribe) • CASL (Express/Implied Consent) 13.2 Data Governance & PII • AES-256 at Rest / TLS 1.3 Transit • Least-Privilege RBAC Controls • Automated DSAR Deletion Sync • 24-Month Inactivity Auto-Purge 13.3 Vendor Security (SOC2) • Mandatory SOC 2 Type II Audits • Vendor Risk Assessment (VRA) • Legal DPAs & Embedded SCCs • Okta SAML 2.0 SSO & SCIM Sync
SOC 2 Type II Compliance Verification

Mandatory audit requirement for all third-party GTM SaaS vendors storing or processing customer data, validating trust service criteria (Security, Availability, Confidentiality).

Vendor Risk Assessment (VRA) Workflow

Standardized evaluation covering data architecture, penetration testing reports, subprocessor usage, business continuity plans, and vulnerability management processes.

Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) & Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

Execution of legal DPAs with embedded SCCs to ensure compliant cross-border data transfers and legal accountability for subprocessors.

Single Sign-On (SSO) & SCIM Provisioning

Enforce SAML 2.0 / OIDC SSO (e.g., Okta) and automated SCIM user provisioning/deprovisioning across all GTM software to prevent unauthorized access upon employee offboarding.