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

Read about why it's time to change our outlook and perception of SOC 2 audits.

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How Compliance Can Help New Founders Effectively Scale Their Business How Compliance Can Help New Founders Effectively Scale Their Business

Find out about the compliance industry's technological shifts and the business advantages of adopting compliance early for startups.

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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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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.