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Mike DeKock on Building Competitive AdvantageMike 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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Everything you know about audits and compliance is changingEverything you know about audits and compliance is changing
Throughout history, the prevailing narrative surrounding compliance has been one of necessity, not choice, and audits are approached with a sense of inevitability rather than opportunity.
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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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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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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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ChatGPT and SecurityChatGPT and Security
Jemurai shares their ideas and research to present a balanced view on the security implications of using ChatGPT
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The Truth About AuditsThe Truth About Audits
Jemurai talks about the good, bad, and ugly they see around cybersecurity audits.
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ISO/IEC 27001: 2022 - Your Guide to the Updates and How to Get (and Stay) CompliantISO/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.