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SOC 1 vs SOC 2 vs SOC 3 Comparison — Overview & Comparison

SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 are independent attestation reports that help organizations prove they have reliable security, privacy, and internal controls in place. Although they originate from the same AICPA framework, each report serves a distinct purpose: SOC 1 focuses on financial reporting controls, SOC 2 evaluates security and trust principles, and SOC…

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Service Organization Controls (SOC) Reports: Types & Step to follow

In late 2023, the AICPA refreshed its Trust Services Criteria on September 30 and followed up on October 1 with a detailed attestation guide for SOC for Cybersecurity engagements. That summer, the SEC’s July 26 rule began requiring public companies to disclose material cybersecurity incidents within four business days and outline their risk-management governance in…

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Top SOC Tools for Threat Monitoring and Response

Setting up a security operations center (SOC) requires a lot of involvement and collaboration. From defining objectives to implementing effective processes, every step can feel arduous and daunting. Especially while manually sifting through logs, delaying incident responses, and decoding scalability issues. And this is why you need SOC tools. SOC tools leverage automation to streamline the…

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SOC 3 Report Explained: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses

66% of US customers wouldn’t trust a company hit by a data breach. In the realm of business, it’s often said that customers reign supreme. You market your product and services so much but what about building trust with your customers and being able to showcase that trust to the world? The new generation of…

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SOC 2 vs SOC 3: What’s the Difference and Which One Do You Need?

As business owners of SaaS firms, navigating the world of SOC compliance and regulations can be challenging due to its complex legal language, audits, and other requirements. Nonetheless, data security is paramount; therefore, it is beneficial to explore this landscape with a thorough understanding of the SOC (Service Organization Control) reporting framework. In this article,…

SOC 3 Compliance: Benefits, Steps, and Tools for Success

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SOC 3 Compliance: The Complete Guide

As cloud computing gains popularity, security incidents are becoming more commonplace. Consumers are becoming increasingly more conscious about how their data is used and are demanding more of the companies they work with. This is pressuring organizations handling sensitive customer data to prove publicly that they have the right systems in place. One widely accepted…