
Automated Evidence Collection for SOC 2 Compliance
TL;DR Manual SOC 2 evidence collection is slow, error-prone, and hard to scale. This guide shows how technical teams can automate SOC 2 compliance, from designing a collection architecture to integrating key systems and enabling continuous monitoring. Learn how to...

SOC 2 Control Implementation — Technical Architecture Guide
TL;DR SOC 2 compliance is about aligning controls to your real-world architecture. This guide shows engineering and security teams how to scope systems, implement controls mapped to the Trust Services Criteria, automate evidence collection, and stay audit-ready....

How to Prepare for a SOC 2 Type II Audit?
TL;DR Preparing for a SOC 2 Type II audit requires clear scoping, robust technical controls, automated evidence collection, and continuous monitoring. This guide walks engineering and compliance teams through scoping, gap analysis, control implementation, audit...

Beginner’s Guide: ISO 27001 Compliance in 2025
TL;DR ISO 27001 is the global standard for securing sensitive information through a formal Information Security Management System (ISMS). This guide breaks down everything beginners need to know about ISO 27001 compliance in 2025, including core requirements, updated...

Beginner’s Guide: PCI DSS Compliance in 2025
TL;DR This beginner’s guide breaks down everything you need to know about PCI DSS compliance in 2025, including what the standard is, why it matters, how the 12 core requirements work, what changed in version 4.0.1, and how to achieve and maintain certification....

How Long Does It Take to Get HITRUST Certified?
Way back in 1996, the increasingly dangerous information security landscape made it necessary to enact strict measures that would protect the storage and transmission of sensitive patient data. To that end, the Health Insurance Accountability and Portability Act...

Beginner’s Guide: SOC 2 Compliance in 2025
TL;DR SOC 2 is a leading security and compliance framework essential for SaaS and cloud providers handling customer data. This guide breaks down everything beginners need to know in 2025, from understanding the Trust Services Criteria and audit types to preparing for...

WATCH: ‘The Dark Side of SOC 2: Third-Party Risks Hidden in Plain Sight’ RSA Conference 2025
At the RSA Conference 2025, TrustNet’s CISO, Trevor Horwitz, and CTO, Mike Kerem, delivered a critical presentation: “The Dark Side of SOC 2: Third-Party Risks Hidden in Plain Sight.” The session challenged common misconceptions about SOC 2 reports, emphasizing that...

Uncover Security Gaps with Penetration Testing
TL;DR Penetration testing simulates real-world attacks to uncover vulnerabilities in your systems, applications, and people before attackers can exploit them. This guide explains the pen test process, its key benefits, and the types of testing every organization...

Data Breach: Prevent Unauthorized Access & Data Exfiltration
A data breach occurs when unauthorized individuals gain access to sensitive or confidential information. This may include personal identifiers, such as Social Security numbers and bank account details, or corporate data, such as financial records and intellectual...