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SOC 2 vs. C5 Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide
by Jerry Hughes on October 21, 2024 at 1:03 PM
As organizations increasingly rely on technology to manage sensitive information, compliance with industry standards becomes paramount. Two prominent frameworks that help organizations demonstrate their commitment to security and privacy are SOC 2 and C5. While both aim to establish t …
The Value of Penetration Testing in SOC 2 Audits
by Jerry Hughes on October 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Where data breaches and cyber threats have become increasingly common, organizations adopt robust security measures to protect their sensitive information. For businesses seeking SOC 2 compliance, penetration testing (pen testing) serves as an invaluable tool in assessing and enhancin …
Will SOC 2 Replace ISO 27001 in Europe?
by Jerry Hughes on October 16, 2024 at 12:30 PM
As organizations in Europe increasingly prioritize data security and compliance, the question of which standards to adopt becomes critical. Among these standards, System and Organization Controls (SOC 2) and International Organization for Standardization 27001 (ISO 27001) stand out as …
HECVAT vs. SOC 2: Find Out the Difference
by William DePalma on October 10, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Organizations today, particularly those handling sensitive data or offering IT services, must respond to mounting calls for transparency on security and compliance procedures. Two such frameworks that fulfill this need are the Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit (HECV …
What is a SOC 2 Gap Assessment? The First Step to Compliance
by Jerry Hughes on October 8, 2024 at 12:00 PM
A SOC 2 gap assessment is a crucial step for organizations aiming to achieve SOC 2 compliance, especially those providing services like cloud computing, SaaS, and other technology-driven solutions that manage sensitive customer data. From my personal perspective, a SOC 2 gap assessmen …
SOC 2 Common Criteria List: CC-Series Explained
by Jerry Hughes on October 4, 2024 at 2:30 PM
SOC 2, a widely recognized auditing framework developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), is designed to assess the effectiveness of a service organization’s controls around data security. The SOC 2 report is based on the five Trust Services Criteria ( …