Compliance is not just a legal requirement but also a business imperative for financial service providers. ISO, SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI, GLBA, GDPR, HITRUST, SOX and BSA are frameworks that can help
What Is Risk? Risk is the chance that the outcome differs from what is expected. Usually, when we talk about business risk, we are referring to possible negative impact and consequences of an event or decision. In business, there will always be a certain degree of risk that any organization must face to achieve its goals. At the …
Risk Management, Risk Assessment or Risk Analysis: What’s the Difference? Read More »
How 5 principles of the COSO Internal Control Integrated Framework can help you and your IT team continue to improve
What Is a SOC 1 Report? Sometimes it may seem like your role as your company’s CIO or IT manager — in its multiple and varied facets — never ends. The influx and increasing improvement of technology associated with compliance and auditing may toggle somewhere between “a gift and a curse” in your estimation, and …
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It is no secret that SSAE 18 audits seem extremely complex when first getting started. Here are our 9 tips for preparing for a smooth SOC audit.
Our auditing team has come up with a checklist we believe will make your first SOC 1 audit much simpler and stress-free for your team. View it here!
COSO framework principles are prescriptive internal controls to reduce risks and get the information needed for smart decision-making.
Find out why internal auditing is still as important as always and how the process is different when applied to cloud environments.
Forbes cites an apt quote from Dr. John Lund—a family counselor and business communications consultant—where he recommends, “Don’t communicate to be understood; rather, communicate so as not to be misunderstood.” Good and solid communication is—as you likely already know—the cornerstone of a successful joint business venture, so it is worth serious and robust effort to …
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Automation makes risk assessments and security management task faster and more precise. What are the other advantages?
A SOC 2 Report ensures that your company’s controls address the five Trust Service Principles. Find out how they impact compliance.
Are you looking for ways to attract new clients of all types and sizes to your Managed Service Provider (MSP) business? One route to success you might consider includes providing prospective clients with the assurance that you are a thoughtful and proactive business leader when it comes to your clients’ information security. The great news …
What Do SOC 2 Reports Mean to Managed Service Providers? Read More »
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