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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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3 Things CTO's Should Know About SOC 2 Compliance 3 Things CTO's Should Know About SOC 2 Compliance

Read about three things that can help clarify and change your perception of SOC 2 examinations.

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Cyber crises a warning about BCP, say experts Cyber crises a warning about BCP, say experts

Read about why experts say it's time to figure out and document your backup plan for mission-critical systems.

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How a Cyber Spring Cleaning Can Protect Data, Build Client Trust How a Cyber Spring Cleaning Can Protect Data, Build Client Trust

Discover how to empower your business with better data security to boost customer confidence.

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What controls are required for SOC 2® reports?What controls are required for SOC 2® reports?

There is nuance to this question, and other well-meaning and very smart people that I respect might give a different answer. But within the volumes of literature that set the standards, the true answer is this: There are absolutely no control requirements for SOC 2 reports.

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Is the auditor’s role in a SOC 2® audit just to find gaps in our system?Is the auditor’s role in a SOC 2® audit just to find gaps in our system?

During the audit process, we might identify gaps or control exceptions, but our role encompasses much more than that.

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How do I communicate my new SOC 2® Report? SOC 2 Certified?How do I communicate my new SOC 2® Report? SOC 2 Certified?

We highly recommend you do not use the phrase “SOC 2 Certified." Yes, you see it everywhere, and your competitors are celebrating their certificate - but don’t do it because such a thing does not exist.

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Unlocking Trust: How SOC 2 Validated Our Security Program Unlocking Trust: How SOC 2 Validated Our Security Program

Check out Software Secured's story focused on the process of working on their SOC 2 report with MJD Advisors

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Managing the move from ISO 27001 certification to SOC 2 completion Managing the move from ISO 27001 certification to SOC 2 completion

We partnered with SecFix on this article to share the differences between ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 completion, and how you can leverage your work from one to the other.

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ChatGPT and Security ChatGPT and Security

Jemurai shares their ideas and research to present a balanced view on the security implications of using ChatGPT

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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.