{"id":55014,"date":"2025-08-20T03:09:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T03:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/?p=55014"},"modified":"2025-08-20T03:09:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T03:09:36","slug":"how-to-prepare-soc-2-audit-evidence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/how-to-prepare-soc-2-audit-evidence\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare SOC 2 Audit Evidence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"identify-scope-for-soc-2-audit\">\n <h2>Identify scope for SOC 2 audit<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  Let's kick off our journey by identifying the scope of the SOC 2 audit! This task is crucial as it sets the parameters for what we will examine. Are we looking at specific systems, processes, or controls? The results will guide our evidence collection and ensure we stay aligned with SOC 2 requirements. Remember, clarity is key! Challenges may arise if we overlook any critical areas, so engage relevant stakeholders early! To facilitate this, you might need access to previous audit scopes and the current operational structure.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Identify specific area of focus <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"members-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Select responsible team member <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"A member or group will be selected here\">A member or group will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"collect-policies-and-procedures-related-to-security\">\n <h2>Collect policies and procedures related to security<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  Gathering our security policies and procedures is next on the to-do list! This task helps us formalize our security stance and demonstrate our commitment to safeguarding data. What policies do we have in place? Are they regularly reviewed? It's important to ensure they are up-to-date to avoid challenges during the audit. Resources like our company intranet or document management system can be incredibly handy here!\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload relevant security policies <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Select document types to collect <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Access Control Policy\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Incident Response Policy\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Data Retention Policy\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Network Security Policy\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Acceptable Use Policy\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"gather-evidence-of-security-controls-in-place\">\n <h2>Gather evidence of security controls in place<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  Now, onto gathering evidence of our security controls! This is where we showcase what we've implemented to protect sensitive data. Do we have firewalls, encryption, or monitoring tools? Each piece of evidence tells a story; don\u2019t skip anything! This task ensures we have clear documentation, which is essential for impressing the auditors. Remember, if certain controls are missing, consider suggesting remediation measures. Tools like configuration management systems can assist in this process.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Check security controls availability <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Firewall installed\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Encryption enabled\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Access logs reviewed\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Intrusion detection system active\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Backup measures verified\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Document control measures <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"document-incident-response-procedures\">\n <h2>Document incident response procedures<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  Let's make sure we document our incident response procedures! This task is critical because auditors will want to see how we handle potential security breaches. Have we outlined clear steps to take when an incident occurs? Challenges may include gaps in our response plan, but with thorough documentation, we can ensure thorough readiness. Consider using templates for consistency, and don't forget to include team responsibilities!\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Describe incident response procedures <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"members-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Assign incident response team member <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"A member or group will be selected here\">A member or group will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"compile-information-on-employee-training-and-awareness-programs\">\n <h2>Compile information on employee training and awareness programs<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  Rounding up employee training and awareness programs is advantageous for our SOC 2 audit preparation! This task highlights our commitment to fostering a culture of security within the organization. Have we conducted recent training sessions? What materials were shared? This documentation shows auditors that our security precautions go beyond technical measures. Tackle potential challenges by implementing regular training sessions. Tools like learning management systems can support this effort!\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload training materials <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Training frequency <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Monthly\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Quarterly\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Annually\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Ad-hoc\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Upon hire\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"collect-data-on-system-configurations\">\n <h2>Collect data on system configurations<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  Next, we need to collect data on our system configurations! This information can be pivotal in reflecting our security posture. Are there standard configurations documented for our servers and applications? This task can have its challenges if documentation is scattered, but with a solid tracking system, we can methodically gather everything we need. Make sure you have access to configuration management tools to streamline this process!\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> List of current system configurations <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload configuration documentation <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"gather-access-controls-and-permissions-documentation\">\n <h2>Gather access controls and permissions documentation<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  Let\u2019s dive into our access controls and permissions documentation! This is essential because we need to show how access is restricted and monitored. Have we created an inventory of who has access to what? Highlight potential vulnerabilities now to address them before the audit! An access management tool can go a long way in compiling this data effectively. It\u2019s time to work smart, not hard!\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload access control documentation <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Select types of access controls <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Role-based access\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Least privilege\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Time-based access\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     User activity logs\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Access reviews\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"review-business-continuity-and-disaster-recovery-plans\">\n <h2>Review business continuity and disaster recovery plans<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  Our next task is reviewing the business continuity and disaster recovery plans. This is vital to demonstrate we can maintain operations during crises. Is our documentation clear and actionable? Without solid plans, we could face significant challenges during audits! Engage key stakeholders to assess and update the plans if needed. Ensure that plans are easily accessible and communicated across teams.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Summary of recovery plans <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"members-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Select recovery plan reviewer <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"A member or group will be selected here\">A member or group will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"compile-thirdparty-vendor-risk-management-documentation\">\n <h2>Compile third-party vendor risk management documentation<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  Time to compile our third-party vendor risk management documentation! This task underscores our diligence in managing vendor risks\u2014a critical aspect during the SOC 2 audit. Are vendor assessments documented? How are we ensuring they comply with our security principles? Addressing potential gaps now can save headaches later! Utilize tools that can help track vendor risk assessments efficiently.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload vendor risk assessments <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"><i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here<\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Select third-party vendor types <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Cloud service providers\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Payment processors\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Consultants\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Support services\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Data storage providers\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"prepare-a-summary-of-compliance-with-relevant-regulations\">\n <h2>Prepare a summary of compliance with relevant regulations<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  Let's draft a summary of how we comply with relevant regulations! This task is paramount as it showcases our adherence to laws, enhancing our credibility in the eyes of auditors. What regulations are we subject to, and how are we meeting them? Use this task to clearly outline compliance measures. This can be challenging if regulations are many and complex, but breaking it down step-by-step can make it manageable.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Summarize compliance efforts <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Select relevant regulations <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     GDPR\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     HIPAA\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     SOX\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     PCI-DSS\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     FCRA\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"approval-audit-preparation\">\n <h2>Approval: Audit Preparation<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\">\n  <div class=\"header\">\n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n   <ul class=\"list\">\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Identify scope for SOC 2 audit<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Collect policies and procedures related to security<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Gather evidence of security controls in place<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Document incident response procedures<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Compile information on employee training and awareness programs<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Collect data on system configurations<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Gather access controls and permissions documentation<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        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