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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.

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Four Attack Vectors for Web Applications Being Targeted by Ransomware

Solutions Review

The shift to remote work has pushed even more applications out of the data center and onto the internet. The Verizon 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report shows that for hacking, web applications are the biggest attack vector in use, accounting for more than 80% of all data breaches. Application access. Application access.

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“Prepare for” an Audit or “We are Ready” for an Audit – Big Difference!

Prism International

Audit Challenges. Audits by a CE are evidence-based. When a client’s Compliance Officer announces a site visit to a RIM provider for the purpose of a compliance audit, expectations are that appropriate documentation is currently in place and readily accessible at the time of the visit. Audit Focus.

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How Keeping Track of Microsoft’s Product Plans Can Keep Your Network Secure

LAN Infotech

Key Points in This Article: CIOs and IT administrators must ensure that their networks remain free and clear of outdated software applications, which can pose a tremendous security risk. Outdated applications can provide a backdoor for ransomware attacks, malware, and viruses. Why You Need to Retire Outdated Software Applications.

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What is the Three Lines of Defense Approach to Risk Management?

LogisManager

They set policies, standards, and procedures, conduct risk assessments, and ensure that the first line complies with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. Third Line of Defense The third line of defense is typically the internal audit function.

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4 Questions IT Managers Can Ask to Strengthen Data Backup and Resiliency

Solutions Review

The exponentially fast growth of generative AI applications, too, is cause for alarm, as tools like ChatGPT and Google Bard are making it easier to create and deploy ransomware attacks. Audits also help to ID what’s being stored and what is no longer needed.

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4 Questions IT Managers Can Ask to Strengthen Data Backup and Resiliency

Solutions Review

The exponentially fast growth of generative AI applications, too, is cause for alarm, as tools like ChatGPT and Google Bard are making it easier to create and deploy ransomware attacks. Audits also help to ID what’s being stored and what is no longer needed.

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