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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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Mike DeKock on Building Competitive Advantage Mike DeKock on Building Competitive Advantage

How do the value creation principles of subjective value, entrepreneurship and creativity apply in a highly technical rules-based environment like SOC Compliance audits. These are objective validations of data security measures based on customer-defined criteria similar to traditional financial audits but more specific and subjective.

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Family Business Part 2 Wayne Elliot and Security Audits Mike Dekock Family Business Part 2 Wayne Elliot and Security Audits Mike Dekock

March 28, 2024 - Family Businesses 2 Wayne Elliott and Security Audits Mike DeKock - School for Startups Radio Entrepreneur Podcast - Learn to be a low risk entrepreneur!

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Debunking compliance myths in the digital era Debunking compliance myths in the digital era

A System and Organization Controls 2 (SOC 2) report shows how compliance can continuously improve an organization and add value.

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How do I know what categories to choose for my SOC 2® report?How do I know what categories to choose for my SOC 2® report?

In general, all SOC 2 reports must cover the trust services criteria relevant to security, so that is a good place to start.

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What are the keys to success with SOC 2® Reporting?What are the keys to success with SOC 2® Reporting?

It’s natural to feel pressure from your organization's SOC 2 exam. There are people counting on it, the expectations are not always clear, and the idea of potential “failure” will always introduce stress… but it doesn’t need to be that way.

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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.