SOC 2

SaaS adoption has increased across the board, especially in large enterprises. Accelerated digital adoption is a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has added to the growing cybersecurity risks of today’s cloud-based environments. Cloud services provide large enterprises the opportunity to save costs and increase efficiencies. But, it requires them to share sensitive data with…

Information security and compliance aren’t anymore just nice-to-have features. Thanks to the proliferation of cloud-hosted applications, SaaS businesses must now make additional efforts to inspire confidence and trust in how they manage and establish data security. SOC compliance, in this regard, makes for a nifty and industry-approved way to win customers’ trust. But which of…

Every business aiming to become SOC 2 (Service Organization Control) compliant must eventually engage with SOC 2 Auditors at the end of their SOC 2 audit readiness journey. Only a credible auditor, licensed CPA individual, or third-party consultant firm accredited by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) can conduct your SOC 2 audit….

As the cost of credential theft increased by 65% in 2020 alone, passwords are like a virtual fortress that protects sensitive data. The SOC 2 framework establishes a number of guidelines that help service orgs bolster their security posture. One of these guidelines include abiding by the SOC 2 password requirements. This article covers the…

SOC 2 compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s about demonstrating that your organization can securely manage data and protect client privacy.  Achieving SOC 2 compliance requires a deep understanding of the Trust Service Criteria (TSCs) and the specific controls necessary to meet them. The SOC 2 framework, defined by the AICPA, offers flexibility, allowing you…

Any company applying for a compliance audit like SOC 2 needs to have a certain degree of confidence. Getting the entire organization aligned with stringent requirements can take months. Moreover, an endeavor like SOC 2 can be expensive. So it’s important that companies know that their prep work is good enough to get them a…