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Steps to Prepare Your SOC 2 Compliance Documentation

SOC 2 Documentation

When it comes to vetting critical third-party service providers to work with, organizations need assurance that these companies have appropriate controls in place to securely execute the services they were contracted to perform. This is where the SOC 2 audit comes in. Few certificatio …

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What to Look for When Choosing a SOC 2 Audit Firm

SOC 2 Proposals

Selecting a SOC 2 auditor can be challenging for many business leaders. This significant financial commitment demonstrates your dedication to data security to your business partners and customers. With numerous audit firms vying for your SOC 2 business, what criteria should you consid …

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SOC 1 vs SOC 2 Reports - What's the Difference?

SOC Reports

As the landscape of modern business shifts, one thing becomes clearer: outsourcing is not just a fleeting trend, but a strategic move adopted by companies across industries. With this increasing reliance on third-party services, there emerges an unprecedented need for more rigorous me …

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Center for Internet Security (CIS) Controls V8 – What's New?

Center for Internet Security (CIS) Controls V8 – What's New?

With the advent of the novel Coronavirus and the subsequent lockdowns, companies were forced to innovate on how and where they did work. The workforce shifted from the familiar physical and logical boundaries of corporate offices to home offices that provided greater flexibility but a …

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The Difference Between IT Risk Assessments and IT Audits

The Difference Between IT Risk Assessments and IT Audits

While information technology (IT) risk assessments and information technology (IT) audits go hand in hand with one another, the two terms are often misused. There are quite a few key differences to note when it comes to IT risk assessments and IT audits and determining which is best f …

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IT Audit: Because you know I'm all about that Scope, 'bout that scope.

IT Audit: Because you know I'm all about that Scope, 'bout that scope.

The term IT Audit is so often used and misused by IT and business professionals in all industries. According to Wikipedia, IT Audit is defined as, “an examination of the management controls within an Information technology (IT) infrastructure. The evaluation of obtained evidence deter …

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