I need app hosting with SOC 2 and audit logs

If you need app hosting with SOC 2 and audit logs, here are the main things to look for:

Must-haves

• SOC 2 Type II compliance (not just “SOC 2 ready”)
• Audit logs with:
  • login/auth events
  • admin actions
  • configuration changes
  • data access / export events
  • retention controls
• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• SSO / SAML / OIDC
• Encryption in transit and at rest
• Centralized log export to SIEM tools if needed
• Data residency / backups / disaster recovery if relevant

Common hosting options

Depending on what you’re hosting:

1) Managed app platforms

Good if you want less ops work.

• AWS Elastic Beanstalk / ECS / EKS + CloudWatch / CloudTrail
• Google Cloud Run / GKE + Cloud Audit Logs
• Azure App Service / AKS + Azure Monitor / Activity Logs

These clouds have strong compliance programs, and audit logs are usually available, but you still need to configure them properly.

2) Enterprise PaaS / SaaS app platforms

Often simpler for app teams:

• Heroku Enterprise
• Render Enterprise
• Fly.io (check current compliance status for your needs)
• Platform.sh
• Vercel Enterprise / Netlify Enterprise (good for frontend, verify backend/audit requirements)

These vary a lot in audit logging and compliance depth, so you should verify exact SOC 2 scope and log retention.

3) Traditional cloud with managed security

Best control and strongest audit trail:

• AWS
• Azure
• GCP

This is usually the safest route if auditability is critical.

What to ask vendors

1. Is SOC 2 Type II in scope for the hosting product?
2. What audit logs are included by default?
3. How long are logs retained?
4. Can logs be exported to a SIEM?
5. Are admin actions logged?
6. Do you support SSO/SAML and MFA?
7. Can you provide a subprocessor list and DPA?
8. Are backups encrypted and tested?
9. Is there a customer-managed key option?

If you want the shortest recommendation

• For maximum compliance control: AWS, Azure, or GCP
• For simpler app hosting with compliance features: Heroku Enterprise or Platform.sh
• For frontend-only hosting: Vercel Enterprise or Netlify Enterprise, but verify audit logs carefully

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a vendor shortlist by budget,
2. a SOC 2 checklist for app hosting, or
3. a comparison table of top providers.