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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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Compliance Doesn't Have to Disrupt Startup Agility - It Can Boost It Compliance Doesn't Have to Disrupt Startup Agility - It Can Boost It

The word "compliance" might make startup founders shudder as they think of onerous, time-consuming processes, but it doesn't have to be that way.

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