SOC 2 vs. Other Frameworks
For a growing number of companies, SOC 2 provides a practical and cost-effective method for building trust in their business. Based on five core criteria (security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, privacy) for handling information, SOC 2...
Who Needs SOC 2 Compliance?
Organizations use SOC 2 compliance to demonstrate due diligence and build trust-driven relationships with customers and partners. While not strictly a legal requirement, SOC 2 compliance delivers many compelling benefits and has become a mandatory condition for doing...
Who Needs SOC 2 Compliance?
Organizations use SOC 2 compliance to demonstrate due diligence and build trust-driven relationships with customers and partners. While not strictly a legal requirement, SOC 2 compliance delivers many compelling benefits and has become a mandatory condition for doing...
Compliance Process: Outlined SOC 2 Compliance
In an economy where businesses have become more interconnected, risks and vulnerabilities can easily spread from one point of the supply chain to another. That is why today’s organizations increasingly demand assurance from their providers, partners, and other...
The Strong Case for SOC 2: Relevance and Benefits
With the rise of high-risk environments, there has been an increasing demand for SOC 2 reports. This demand is not limited to the U.S., where the widely recognized auditing framework originated, but is also expanding globally. This is particularly evident in digital...
SOC 2 Principles: Build Your Business on Solid Fundamentals
These days, many companies seek to achieve SOC 2 compliance. Displaying a certification logo on their web pages and corporate profile can be a significant advantage compared to the competitors. The reason is simple: SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is a...
How Much Does SOC 2 Compliance Cost?
A lot has been said about the importance and advantages of SOC 2 compliance and less about its costs. This post provides an in-depth look into the typical expenses surrounding the entire process. It also outlines some practical hacks on how to save time, money, and...
SOC 2 Questions & Answers
Protecting sensitive data has become essential for gaining customer trust in today’s technology-driven world. To demonstrate their commitment to information security, businesses use several security frameworks, of which SOC 2 is one of the most rigorous and...
AICPA Updates SOC 2 Guidance: What’s Changed?
The AICPA has revised and updated the SOC 2 guidelines. There are no changes to the SOC 2 trust services criteria (commonly referred to as control objectives) however, there are new and revised “points of focus.” At the core, the points of focus provide...
Why Do I Need SOC 2?
Whenever you serve the public, trust is everything. Your customers must have faith that you’ll protect their personal information. How can you assure potential new clients that your business is worthy of their trust? One approach is to undergo a System and...