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SOC 2 Reports Reimagined: From Burden to Business Enabler SOC 2 Reports Reimagined: From Burden to Business Enabler

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Mike DeKock, Founder and CEO at MJD Advisors

Sep 3, 2024

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Thoughtful Risk Assessments: Empowering Innovation and Security Thoughtful Risk Assessments: Empowering Innovation and Security

Learn how completing thoughtful risk assessments can be a strategic advantage.

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Changing Mindsets: The Benefits of Compliance for EdTechs Changing Mindsets: The Benefits of Compliance for EdTechs

For EdTech leaders, it's important to know what's going on in today's compliance landscape and how it can work in your favor.

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EdUp AI podcast EdUp AI podcast

Mike DeKock talks to Jason Gulya on the EdUp AI podcast focused on building a blueprint for how colleges can leverage artificial intelligence.

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Why do SOC reports have to be issued by a CPA firm?Why do SOC reports have to be issued by a CPA firm?

Find out why a CPA firm must issue your SOC report and why that's actually a good thing.

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What should the scope period be for my SOC 2® Type 2 report?What should the scope period be for my SOC 2® Type 2 report?

Are you looking to better understand scope periods and how to decide on yours? Our latest blog outlines some things to consider.

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How do I choose a SOC auditor?How do I choose a SOC auditor?

Interviewing auditors is a necessary step in the process as you begin your SOC exam. Here we outline some questions and considerations to help you along the way.

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Penetration Testing: Why It’s Important + Common Types Penetration Testing: Why It’s Important + Common Types

Penetration testing simulates an outside attack on your applications and network. Drata shares the types of pen tests and how to conduct one to prevent risk.

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How Penetration Testing Increases Your ROI of ISO 27001 Compliance How Penetration Testing Increases Your ROI of ISO 27001 Compliance

Software Secured shares exactly how penetration testing increases the ROI of your ISO 27001 compliance.

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ISO/IEC 27001: 2022 - Your Guide to the Updates and How to Get (and Stay) Compliant ISO/IEC 27001: 2022 - Your Guide to the Updates and How to Get (and Stay) Compliant

Echelon Risk + Cyber, in this article, breaks down everything you need to know about the ISO 27001: 2022 updates.

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For more information on SOC report types and usage, please visit the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant's (AICPA) website.