• Careers
  • Staff Auditor

Agreed Upon Procedures

• Agreed-Upon Procedures vs. SOC 2 Audits: Which One Do You Need?

Compliance

• Compliance and Security Naturally Work Together in Harmony for Your Business
• Do the Two Key Modifications to HITRUST CSF v9.1 Affect Your Business?
• A Detailed Overview of Optimal SOX Compliance for Your Organization
• Why Small Business Security Matters for Your Large Corporation
• How to Prepare for and Ace Your Upcoming PCI Audit
• Ethics Versus Compliance: Drawing a Distinction Between These Two Professions
• Optimize Your Organization’s Information Security Management System
• 2017 CPA Exam: Changes to Skill and Content Specifications
• 2017’s Top 4 Most Trusted, HIPAA-Compliant Cloud Storage Services
• Fine Tune Your Compliance By Better Understanding Model Audit Rule Requirements
• Implement a Few Simple Tips To Ensure Solid Year End Compliance
• How Can The COSO Framework Improve Your Organization’s Internal Controls
• Are You Confident That Your Organization Is FISMA Compliant?
• What Upcoming Regulatory Challenges May Your Organization Face?
• Are You Still Compliant with TSP Section 100?
• Identifying Common Compliance Misconceptions
• Prevent Internal Fraud With Awareness and a Solid Strategy
• Compliance Issues That Your Insurance Company Should Know
• Cloud Service Provider Compliance and Its Importance to Your Business
• SOC 2 vs. ISO 27001 & 27002: Which is Right for your Company?
• COSO’s 2013 Framework- A New Standard for Internal Control

Cybersecurity

• A Closer Look at SOC for Cybersecurity for a Better Understanding
• Explaining the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Brushing Up Your Cybersecurity in 2018: How the Landscape Has Changed
• The Top 5 Cybersecurity Challenges Facing Financial Service Institutions
• Security Surprise: Enforcing Regular Password Changes Puts Your Organization at Risk
• Outsourcing IT Security vs. Hiring an In-House Specialist
• A Cybersecurity Checklist that will Get You Into the Holiday Spirit
• Criteria to Help You Choose Between SOC 2 and SOC Cybersecurity Assessments
• Reap the Benefits of SOC for Cybersecurity Assessment for Your Organization

Data Mining

• Explore the Process of Data Mining to Discover the Best Techniques
• Generating Value from Big Data Analytics

Data Security

• What Does a GDPR Data Protection Officer Do: Do You Need One?
• How to Create An 8-Point Office IT Security Checklist
• Try These 5 Steps to Complete a More In-Depth Threat Assessment
• The Top 5 Workplace Privacy Myths That Employees Must Stop Believing
• Keep Your Data Safe with the Right Audit for Your Cloud Service Provider
• Why Healthcare Security Is A Must
• The Future of Cybersecurity Regulations: March 1, 2017 New York DFS Changes
• The WannaCry Ransomware String of Attacks: What Is the Story?
• A Solid ERM Strategy Can Help Your Organization Achieve Effective Risk Management Control
• The Top 5 Data Breaches of 2016
• Choose the Right Penetration Testing: Black Box vs. White Box
• Vigilance Is the Key to Keeping Your Data Secure in 2017
• As the Mobile World Continues to Grow, So Should Your Data Security Efforts
• Keeping Your Higher Learning Institution’s Network Secure
• Personally Identifiable Information: What You Should Know and Do About Protecting It
• Data Security for Your Mobile Device

Disaster Recovery

• Determine How Often You Need to Review and Update Your Disaster Recovery Plan
• What a Business Continuity Plan Is and Why You Need One Right Away
• How to Reduce Risk When Working with Healthcare Business Associates
• Disaster Preparedness and Recovery for Small Businesses

Enterprise Risk Management

• Internal Auditor’s Expanding Role in Enterprise Risk Management

FISMA

• Standards for Developing your Data Retention Policy

GDPR

• Dos and Don’ts of GDPR Compliance
• U.S. Companies Need to Gear Up for GDPR Compliance: 5 Ways To Prepare
• Why Multinational Companies Need to Care About GDPR Compliance

GLBA

• Keys to A Successful GLBA Compliance Audit
• How to Avoid Common GLBA Compliance Mistakes
• Learn About the Types of Institutions That Benefit from a Successful GLBA Audit
• Learn More About the GLBA Risk Assessment Matrix
• Protect Your Financial Organization’s Private Data By Ensuring GLBA Compliance

HIPAA/HITECH

• HIPAA and PCI Compliance: The Overlap and Distinctions
• 7 Essential Questions to Ask Your HIPAA Hosting Provider
• Common HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them
• What Your CISO Needs to Know About HIPAA
• HIPAA vs. HITRUST: Which One Will Best Protect Your Organization’s Healthcare Data?
• Tracking Compliance Through Phase 2 HIPAA Audit Programs
• Your HIPAA Compliance Checklist
• The 4 Most Common Compliance Risks and How to Avoid Them
• The HITRUST and SOC 2 Alignment Improves Efficiency
• Finding Your Way in the New World of HIPAA/HITECH

HITRUST

• How to Streamline Your SOC Audit: Use HITRUST CSF™ Built-In Control Categories
• What HITRUST Version 8 Means for Your Business
• Benefits of Having a CPA Firm Perform your HITRUST CSF Assessment
• Prepare for Your Organization’s Upcoming HITRUST Assessment With Confidence
• All the Basics of HITRUST CSF Requirements to Protect Data and Stay Compliant
• I.S. Partners, LLC Obtains Approval as HITRUST CSF Assessor
• What is the HITRUST CSF and How Can It Help Prevent Healthcare Data Breaches?

Internal Audit

• Learn What Attestation, Assurance and Auditing Means in the CPA Industry
• Outsourced and Co-sourced Internal Audits: Which One Is Right for Your Organization?
• Learn the ABCs of CISA
• Gap Analysis vs. Internal Audit: Which Evaluation Process Do You Need?
• Top Benefits Associated with Internal Audit Co-Sourcing
• Differences Between Risk Assessment vs. Internal Audit
• Benefits of Using a Third Party Service for Medical Claims Audits
• Top 5 Benefits of an Internal Audit for Your Company
• How Often Are Internal Audits Needed for Your Organization
• How to Choose an Internal Auditor
• Why Organizational Readiness Assessments are Important
• How Do Internal Audits Work
• Internal Control Audit of A Cloud Infrastructure
• Internal Audit: The Benefits of Inviting Outside Eyes In

ISO

• 6 Steps to Help You Develop Your ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability
• Implementing an Information Security Management System That’s ISO 27001-Compliant
• A Commonsense Guide to the ISO 2700 Family of Standards
• Understanding Compliance – ISO 27001 and ISO 27002
• Latest ISO 27001 Standards

MAR/SOX

• 5 Tips to Keep IT Professionals De-Stressed During SOX Compliance Preparation
• Explore 5 Lesser Known SOX Rules and Requirements

Network Security

• Guard Your Company’s Computing System from Ransomware
• Build a Comprehensive Network Security Checklist for Your Organization
• What are Webtrust and Systrust?
• COBIT & Val IT – How These Frameworks Help Your Business
• How Often Should You Have Your Database Updated?
• 5 Most Common Vulnerabilities in Your Organization’s Computing System
• Safeguard Company Data: 7 Vital Tips to Increase Password Protection
• Penetration Testing for Web Applications
• The 5 Top Data Breaches of 2015
• CSA Cloud Controls Matrix: Why It Is Important When Working With The Cloud
• How to Respond to a Data Breach
• Preparing for Cybersecurity in 2016
• New Year’s Resolutions for Better Data Security in 2016
• Are USB Drives Undermining Your Network Security?
• Penetration Tests and Vulnerability Assessments: Two Different Methods of Fortifying Your Network

PCI-DSS

• Do You Know Your PCI Compliance Level?
• How to Draft Policy & Procedure Documentation: PCI DSS Requirement 12
• An Important Question in Online Payments: Is PayPal PCI DSS Compliant?
• 5 Ways to Reduce Your PCI Scope to Streamline Efforts and Costs
• Experts Tips on How to Select a PCI-Compliant Service Provider
• Facts and Misconceptions About PCI-DSS and PCI-DSS v3.2
• The PCI DSS v3.2 Update and Penetration Testing: What You Need to Know
• Get Ready for the PCI DSS Version 3.2 Self-Assessment Questionnaires
• Prepare for the 2018 PCI DSS 3.2 Changes: A Compliance Resource
• The Latest Network Segmentation Guidance and How It Might Affect Your PCI DSS Scope
• PCI Security Standards Council Releases Best Practices for Securing E-Commerce
• Getting Your Organization in Line with PCI V3.2 Updates
• The Web Developers Guide to PCI DSS Compliance
• Top 4 PCI Audit Tips for Collection Companies
• PCI Non Compliance Fines & Consequences
• Is Your Web Developer or Hosting Company Liable if Your Website is Not PCI Compliant?
• Is Your Server PCI Compliant?
• The Newest PCI SSC Updates
• PCI Compliance vs. PCI Certification
• I.S. Partners, LLC Certified as a Qualified Security Assessor to Perform PCI-DSS
• PCI-DSS: Self-assessment Questionnaire

SOC 1

• SOC 1 and SOC 2 Reports – Do You Know The Difference?
• 5 Reasons Data Centers Need a SOC 1 Audit Report
• Prepare A Complete and Effective Written Assertion for Your Upcoming SOC 1 Audit
• How to Write a Strong System Description for SOC 1
• The Best SOC 1 Reporting Approach for Subservice Organizations and Vendors
• How To Prepare for a SOC Audit
• How to Reduce Your E&O Insurance Premium with a SOC Audit
• The SOC 1 Checklist You Need To Simplify Your Upcoming Audit
• Understand the Difference Between SOC 1 Type 1 & 2 Reports

SOC 2

• Simple Ways to Determine When to Include Processing Integrity into Your SOC 2 Audit
• 3 Need-To-Know Details About the SOC 2 Audit and AT Section 101
• Understanding Trust Service Principles

SOC 3

• When Should You Consider a SOC 3 Audit?

SSAE 18

• Key Distinctions Between AT Section 101 And SOC 1
• What Is Required for Your SSAE 18 Reports?

SSAE-16

• Attestation Matters Regarding SSAE 16 and the New Release of SSAE 18
• SSAE 16 Audits Allow Customers to Trust a Payroll Company’s Services
• Subservice Organizations & SSAE-16: The Carve Out vs. The Inclusive Method
• The New World Created by SSAE 16
• SSAE 16 Checklist