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SOC 2 Myths and Malpractices Busted: Be Wary Of These Red Flags

If you are on a journey to undertake SOC 2 compliance for your business, it can be confusing to sort through the reams of information and arrive at some form of clarity. This matter is made even more complicated by the prevailing Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt in the market created by unscrupulous vendors who peddle…

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How To Conduct A SOC 2 Audit Self-Assessment?

Getting SOC 2 compliance is fast becoming critical, even for early-stage startups, to prevent potential loss of business. It’s now a matter of when to get your SOC 2, rather than why you should. Be that as it may, prepping for SOC 2 can be time-consuming. In that context, as you go through the rigmaroles…

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SOC 2 Attestation: Process, Timeline & Checklist

Did you hear about the incident that happened with the dating app MeetMindful? Well, unfortunately, back in January 2021, they experienced a cybersecurity attack that resulted in the theft and leak of data belonging to over 2 million users. It’s quite alarming, as the hackers managed to get hold of sensitive information like users’ full…

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How To Define Your SOC 2 Scope

Defining the SOC 2 scope is a practical constraint when preparing for SOC 2 assessments. Some organizations err by selectively incorporating elements that showcase their strengths creating challenges for the recipients who rely on SOC 2 reports for making key decisions. Others find it difficult to balance assessment initiatives with the time and resources at…

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SOC 2 Reports: Types & Steps To Get It

In today’s day and age, data security is a pivotal selling point. Customers and prospects want to know that their data is secure and that the companies they sign on with have sufficient measures to ensure it stays that way. And so, companies are often tasked with proving the effectiveness of their security controls. A…

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How to Build an Effective SOC 2 Disaster Recovery Plan

Did you know that infrastructure failures can cost a staggering $100,000 per hour? And that’s not even the worst part—critical application failures can rack up costs between $500,000 and $1 million per hour! Most SMBs can’t bounce back from such massive losses. This is one of the reasons why organizations take their disaster recovery plans…