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Audit Checklist for SOC 2

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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

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…to analysts like Gartner … “ Harden the components of enterprise backup and recovery infrastructure against attacks by routinely examining backup application, storage and network access and comparing this against expected or baseline activity.” …to Two-thirds say securing backups and storage was addressed in recent external audits.

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ISO 27001 Certification Requirements & Standards

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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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5 Steps To Developing A Corporate Compliance Program

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Monitoring often incorporates audit requirements (either external or internal) as part of the regulatory or industry standard. Include a method for workers to report compliance problems and fraudulent or illegal activities anonymously and without fear of reprisal. Set up a mechanism for monitoring and auditing.

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ISO 27001 Requirements Checklist: Steps and Tips for Implementation

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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?