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Audit Checklist for SOC 2

Reciprocity

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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The Most Overlooked Security Issues Facing the Financial Services

Solutions Review

Two-thirds say securing backups and storage was addressed in recent external audits. What level of auditing do we expect? Once you define these baselines, it’s much easier for the storage admins to ensure they’re fully implemented, audited and monitored We also need to define threats and robust security protocols.

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ISO 27001 Requirements Checklist: Steps and Tips for Implementation

Reciprocity

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. How Do You Perform a Gap Analysis?

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ISO 27001 Certification Requirements & Standards

Reciprocity

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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How to Comply with FedRAMP: A Practical Guide to Authorization 

Reciprocity

Understanding the Authorization Process The path to FedRAMP authorization involves four key phases: Preparation and planning Security implementation Assessment and authorization Continuous monitoring Let’s explore each phase in detail. This can significantly reduce the time and effort needed during the assessment phase.

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‘Third Generation Business Continuity’

Plan B Consulting

This week I travelled to London to attend a meeting with a new client who we are conducting a gap analysis for, based on their present level of business continuity. If an auditor comes in and audits the business continuity produced under the banner, it must be able to pass a business continuity audit.

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‘Third Generation Business Continuity’

Plan B Consulting

This week I travelled to London to attend a meeting with a new client who we are conducting a gap analysis for, based on their present level of business continuity. If an auditor comes in and audits the business continuity produced under the banner, it must be able to pass a business continuity audit.