Reciprocity

DECEMBER 21, 2022

If your company is a service organization and your customers trust you with their data, you may need to pass a SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) audit. Compliance and certification are the goals of a SOC 2 audit. The SOC 2 compliance audit gives them that assurance. Develop a SOC 2 Audit Framework. What is SOC 2?

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Alternative Resiliency Services Corp

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Last-minute Compliance items and Audit remediations. Note that an Assessment is different from an Audit. An Audit examines controls and measures a program to a documented standard. An Assessment provides a subjective evaluation or appraisal, and a comparison to what Good looks like. Closing the books.

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Reciprocity

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Achieving and maintaining FedRAMP compliance involves managing hundreds of security controls, extensive documentation, and continuous monitoring requirements. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software has become an essential tool for organizations navigating this complex landscape.

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BMC

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

It describes relationships at the operational level, including those between: Service Desk Support Group(s) Incident Resolution Network Management Operations Management All of these relationships are captured in a document typically owned by the Service Management Team. Indicate the authority of each signer to the document. Be precise.

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LogisManager

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Services are available to collect and review key vendor documents like contracts and SOC 2s, and they can even evaluate a vendor’s financial statements against its industry peers. How often has your organization negotiated the right to audit these vendors, only to let your audit rights go unexercised because of competing priorities?

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Solutions Review

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Description: Archer IT & Security Risk Management enables users to document and report on IT risks and controls, security vulnerabilities, audit findings, regulatory obligations, and issues across their technology infrastructure. The Best Risk Management Software. Platform: Archer IT & Security Risk Management. MetricStream.

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Security Industry Association

JANUARY 24, 2022

Stephan Masson : Calibre offers physical security foundational framework services such as threat vulnerability and risk assessments, high angle attack assessments, crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) assessments and site surveys, drone vulnerability and risk assessments, and security technology audits.

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Reciprocity

DECEMBER 17, 2024

These tools can help centralize policy management and streamline documentation. Consider tools that centralize and streamline the evidence collection process. This can significantly reduce the time and effort needed during the assessment phase.

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Reciprocity

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Internal controls assure the audit committee, board of directors, and senior management that the company’s financial reporting is reliable and compliant with applicable laws and regulations. Risk assessment to evaluate risks associated with the various procedures and data sources used to produce the company’s financial reporting.

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Reciprocity

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Internal controls assure the audit committee, board of directors, and senior management that the company’s financial reporting is reliable and compliant with applicable laws and regulations. Risk assessment to evaluate risks associated with the various procedures and data sources used to produce the company’s financial reporting.

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Reciprocity

DECEMBER 21, 2022

If using an ISO audit software tool to achieve ISO certification is on your compliance roadmap, here’s a quick primer to get you up to speed and jumpstart your ISO compliance efforts. The ISMS provides tools for management to make decisions, exercise control, and audit the effectiveness of InfoSec efforts within the company.

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Reciprocity

APRIL 4, 2022

A risk assessment evaluates all the potential risks to your organization’s ability to do business. Audit risk. A risk register helps document and categorize the output from the risk identification process. Both are components within the larger whole known as risk management or risk evaluation. Credit risk.

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Reciprocity

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Creating a solid risk culture starts with assessing the current risk culture and evaluating the sustainability of risk management initiatives. Therefore, it’s usually a good idea to evaluate your risk profile against risk criteria regularly – say, once or twice yearly, or perhaps even daily in particular risk situations.

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Reciprocity

OCTOBER 8, 2024

This can take the form of an internal audit. Then evaluate the effectiveness of the control that does mitigate this risk, and consider what’s left over: the residual risk that still exists even after the control is in place.Use the residual risk to prioritize which controls should be tested first or most often.

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Reciprocity

OCTOBER 8, 2024

This can take the form of an internal audit. Then evaluate the effectiveness of the control that does mitigate this risk, and consider what’s left over: the residual risk that still exists even after the control is in place.Use the residual risk to prioritize which controls should be tested first or most often.

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Pure Storage

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Assessing Ransomware Risk with the Pure Storage Security Assessment by Pure Storage Blog Summary The Pure Storage Security Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation tool that helps organizations identify and address vulnerabilities in their storage environment and offers actionable steps to help them reduce exposure to threats.

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Reciprocity

OCTOBER 8, 2024

That said, if your business is a service provider, you should consider investing in the technical audit required for a SOC 2 report anyway. SOC 2 audits were developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to provide assurance over a service provider’s cybersecurity controls. What Is SOC 2?

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Reciprocity

OCTOBER 8, 2024

That said, if your business is a service provider, you should consider investing in the technical audit required for a SOC 2 report anyway. SOC 2 audits were developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to provide assurance over a service provider’s cybersecurity controls. What Is SOC 2?

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LogisManager

JUNE 2, 2024

Regardless of the specific structure your company uses, the cornerstones of good governance are always constant: A clear code of ethics: A formal document outlining the standards of behavior for your board members helps ensure everyone understands what is expected of them. What Makes an Effective Governance Model?

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Reciprocity

OCTOBER 9, 2024

How to prepare for a NIST Audit: Checklist What is a security impact analysis? Additionally, we’ve included links for deeper exploration and a practical guide to preparing for a NIST compliance audit. AU – Audit and Accountability: Keeping detailed logs to monitor and analyze actions that could affect security.

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Reciprocity

OCTOBER 9, 2024

How to prepare for a NIST Audit: Checklist What is a security impact analysis? Additionally, we’ve included links for deeper exploration and a practical guide to preparing for a NIST compliance audit. AU – Audit and Accountability: Keeping detailed logs to monitor and analyze actions that could affect security.

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Cybersecurity Audit Risk Management Vulnerability 40

National Fire Protection Association

MARCH 15, 2023

M)(1) requires auditing of your electrical safety program (ESP) to determine if the ESP continues to comply with current NFPA 70E requirements. To evaluate a system, you need to know where you started and how far you have come. NFPA 70E requires controls but it is the documented ESP that details what they are and how they are used.

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LogisManager

MAY 9, 2023

They evaluate their vendor and partner communities to identify the third parties they depend on the most and map them to the business risks, controls, and testing that rely on them. For example, SVB had a Moody’s A1 issuer rating and KPMG signed off on SVB’s bank’s audit just 14 days before it declared bankruptcy.

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Reciprocity

AUGUST 15, 2022

Regular audits of the compliance program. A public, written document, known as a compliance plan, outlines the rules an organization intends to follow while putting compliance aspects into practice. It is a living, breathing document. Compliance Audit. A compliance program that works is not a “thing in a box.”

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LogisManager

APRIL 20, 2022

Imagine you’re asked to re-evaluate your vendors: open the Risk Ripple and immediately know how each vendor is being used, how critical it is to operations, and who relies on it. Audit Resource Allocation LEARN MORE Categories: Solution Packages. IT Audit LEARN MORE Categories: Solution Packages.

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Reciprocity

MARCH 24, 2022

Evidence may include compliance certifications, penetration test reports, financial information, and on-site audits. Here are the steps to take: Draw Up a Formal Policy and Procedural Documents. Procedure documents should detail roles and responsibilities, including senior management and your business lines.

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Reciprocity

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Not only can an integrated risk management program save you money by avoiding business disruptions; it can also help your accounting team come audit time. This systematic, step-by-step, process involves risk identification , evaluation, and prioritization. ERM also has financial benefits. Risk Assessment. Risk Response. Monitoring.

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Reciprocity

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Internally generated reports periodically summarize audit results and control activities for auditors and stakeholders to consider. Findings and discrepancies should be evaluated and corrective actions or controls implemented to ensure problems are resolved. As a result, assessments will be more thorough and document relevant actions.

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Solutions Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In addition, they monitor data handling practices through audits, reviews, and assessments and report their findings to relevant stakeholders. Possible answer: Monitoring and reporting on data privacy compliance involves regularly reviewing and evaluating data handling practices to ensure they comply with data privacy regulations.

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LAN Infotech

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Routine Security Audits Regularly auditing your cybersecurity defenses and conducting vulnerability assessments help ensure your systems stay secure. Documented Cybersecurity Policies Insurers will want to see that you have formalized policies around data protection, password management and access control.

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Reciprocity

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Be aware, however, that certification is evaluated and granted by an independent third party that conducts the certification audit. Once the ISO 27001 audit is complete, the auditor gives the organization a Statement of Applicability (SOA) summarizing its position on all security controls. Communications Security, Annex A.13

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LogisManager

MARCH 19, 2024

It’s crucial for companies to continuously evaluate and improve their cybersecurity strategies to mitigate risks and comply with legal and regulatory requirements. A risk-based approach to cybersecurity involves several key steps: Risk Identification: Document all potential threats and vulnerabilities.

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Prism International

JULY 26, 2019

During the early implementation of HIPAA, venders completed an internal self-evaluation based on initial guidelines and expectations for the protection of PHI. For audit purposes, a copy of the certificate should be maintained in a Personnel file. It is not enough to sign the document.

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Castellan

MAY 2, 2022

Assessing your resilience management program is more than just double-checking your documents or paperwork before for your next audit. This is also a great time to review your existing policies and documents. Throughout your assessment, be sure to document your findings. Conduct your program assessment.

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Solutions Review

MARCH 31, 2023

Also, they can reduce their attack surfaces by establishing policies, technologies and auditing that reduces their data footprint through methodologies like deduplication. It’s also important to develop a strategic risk program and make smart decisions on the type of recovery scenarios you’re most likely to face.

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Reciprocity

MARCH 28, 2022

Your enterprise risk management (ERM) program – one that encompasses all aspects of risk management and risk response in all business processes, including cybersecurity, finance, human resources, risk management audit , privacy, compliance, and natural disasters – should involve strategic, high-level risk management decision-making.

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Pure Storage

JUNE 21, 2023

AWS CloudTrail performs auditing, security monitoring, and operational troubleshooting by tracking user activity and API metrics. AWS Config continually assesses, audits, and evaluates the configurations and relationships of resources on AWS, on premises, and on other clouds.

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