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SOC 2 Type II Attestation and Penetration Testing

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What it is

Cursor has obtained a SOC 2 Type II security certification and conducts annual third-party penetration tests; both reports can be requested through Cursor's trust portal.

This analysis describes what Cursor's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The SOC 2 Type II attestation provides independent third-party validation of Cursor's security controls, which is a material input for enterprise vendor risk assessments and procurement decisions.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision indicates that Cursor's security practices have been independently assessed under the SOC 2 Type II framework, which covers security, availability, and confidentiality controls; enterprise customers can request the full attestation report via trust.cursor.com for due diligence purposes.

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A SOC 2 Type II attestation report is available on request at trust.cursor.com. We commit to at-least-annual penetration testing by reputable third parties. An executive summary of the latest report is also available on request via our trust portal.

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: SOC 2 Type II is an AICPA-framework attestation; it is not a regulatory certification but is widely accepted as evidence of security controls in enterprise procurement.

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Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Cursor Security Practices
Entity
Cursor
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012005
Document ID
CA-D-00832
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
f81380b0de4994eb495b7cf2f92f334ba864a29a36516ad999427f2b5dc9f239
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 17:00 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Cursor
Document: Cursor Security Practices
Record ID: CA-P-012005
Captured: 2026-05-12 17:00:33 UTC
SHA-256: f81380b0de4994eb…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cursor/cursor-security-practices/provision/CA-P-012005/soc-2-type-ii-attestation-and-penetration-testing/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cursor's SOC 2 Type II Attestation and Penetration Testing clause do?

The SOC 2 Type II attestation provides independent third-party validation of Cursor's security controls, which is a material input for enterprise vendor risk assessments and procurement decisions.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision indicates that Cursor's security practices have been independently assessed under the SOC 2 Type II framework, which covers security, availability, and confidentiality controls; enterprise customers can request the full attestation report via trust.cursor.com for due diligence purposes.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Cursor?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Cursor.