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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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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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Bridging the Gap: Keys to Embracing AI in 2024 Bridging the Gap: Keys to Embracing AI in 2024

AI is unchartered territory for many companies; however, the more it evolves, the more it becomes clear that AI adds critical business value when used responsibly.

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Not Your Typical CPA Firm Not Your Typical CPA Firm

A CEO on a mission to guide companies through the ever-changing world of technology.

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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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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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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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Penetration Testing: Why It’s Important + Common Types Penetration Testing: Why It’s Important + Common Types

Penetration testing simulates an outside attack on your applications and network. Drata shares the types of pen tests and how to conduct one to prevent risk.

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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.